Cemeteries in Malheur County, OR
Malheur County, Oregon has 22 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Vale (9), Nyssa (7) and Ontario (3).
All cemeteries in Malheur County
- Ironside CemeteryBaker CityCemetery
- Malheur CemeteryBaker CityCemetery
- Brogan CemeteryValeCemetery
- Agency Valley CemeteryValeCemetery
- Arock CemeteryNyssaCemetery
- Dell CemeteryValeCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryOntarioCemetery
- Jordan Valley CemeteryNyssaCemetery
- Littlefield CemeteryValeCemetery
- Owyhee CemeteryNyssaCemetery
- Rockville CemeteryNyssaCemetery
- Seward - Curks CemeteryBurnsCemetery
- Valley View CemeteryValeCemetery
- Watson CemeteryNyssaCemetery
- Westfall CemeteryValeCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryOntarioCemetery
- Harper CemeteryValeCemetery
- Jean Baptiste Charbonneau GraveNyssaCemetery
- Juntura CemeteryValeCemetery
- Nyssa CemeteryNyssaCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryValeCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryOntarioCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Malheur County compares
Malheur County has 6.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 16th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure. Census estimates count 373 deaths here in 2024, about 124 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (16th of 36 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Malheur County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.8 | 2.8 | 16th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 1.2 | 34th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 373 | 42,519 | 24th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 17.0 | 35.6 | 25th of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 160 | 16th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 124 | 266 | 27th 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 Malheur County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Malheur County
- Lienkaemper Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Ontario · (541) 203-4322
- Lienkaemper Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Nyssa · (541) 203-4322
- Lienkaemper Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Vale · (541) 203-4322
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 Malheur County?
We list 22 cemeteries in Malheur 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 Malheur 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 Malheur 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.