Cemeteries in Morrow County, OR
Morrow County, Oregon has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Heppner (12), Boardman (2) and Irrigon (2).
All cemeteries in Morrow County
- Rhea Creek CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Desert Lawn Memorial CemeteryIrrigonCemetery
- Gooseberry CemeteryCondonCemetery
- Hardman CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Hardman IOOF CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Highview CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Junkins CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Morgan CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Petteys CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Pleasant Point CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Riverview CemeteryBoardmanCemetery
- Sand Hollow CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Irrigon Cemetery (historical)IrrigonCemetery
- Lexington CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Masonic CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Valby CemeteryHeppnerCemetery
- Wells Spring CemeteryBoardmanCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Morrow County compares
Morrow County has 13.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 9th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure. Census estimates count 130 deaths here in 2024, about 130 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 36 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Morrow County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 13.8 | 2.8 | 9th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 1.2 | 27th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 130 | 42,519 | 31st of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.6 | 35.6 | 31st of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 160 | 24th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 130 | 266 | 26th 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 Morrow County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Morrow County
- Sweeney Payton MortuaryMortuary · Heppner · (541) 676-9600
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 Morrow County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Morrow 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 Morrow 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 Morrow 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.