Cemeteries in Sherman County, OR
Sherman County, Oregon has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 church cemetery (9%), 1 family cemetery (9%) and 1 Methodist cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Sherman County
- Emigrant Springs CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Wasco Methodist CemeteryMoroMethodist cemetery
- American Legion CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Daugherty Family CemeteryMoroFamily cemetery
- De Moss CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Kent IOOF CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Michigan CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Sunrise CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Wilcox CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryMoroCemetery
Cemeteries by town
- Moro11
Neighboring counties
How Sherman County compares
Sherman County has 54.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 3rd of 36 Oregon counties on this measure.
| Measure | Sherman County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 54.9 | 2.8 | 3rd of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.3 | 1.2 | 20th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 23 | 42,519 | 35th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.1 | 35.6 | 35th of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 160 | 32nd of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 266 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 60 | 17th of 36 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 7 | 7th of 36 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 566 | 23rd 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 Sherman County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Sherman County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Sherman 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 Sherman 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 Sherman 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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