Cemeteries in Lake County, OR
Lake County, Oregon has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lakeview (5), Fort Rock (1) and La Pine (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (14%).
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How Lake County compares
Lake County has 8.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 11th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure. Census estimates count 148 deaths here in 2024, about 148 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 36 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lake County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 8.5 | 2.8 | 11th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 1.2 | 36th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 148 | 42,519 | 29th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 21.1 | 35.6 | 18th of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 160 | 24th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 148 | 266 | 23rd of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 60 | 17th of 36 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 7 | 7th of 36 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 566 | 28th of 36 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Oregon counties with the figure available. Compare Lake County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lake County
- Desert Rose Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Lakeview · (541) 947-5995
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Lake County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Lake County, Oregon. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Lake County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Oregon vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Lake County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Oregon law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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