Cemeteries in Union County, OR
Union County, Oregon has 18 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Elgin (7), La Grande (6) and Union (3). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Union County
- Ackles CemeteryIsland CityCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryLa GrandeCemetery
- Cove CemeteryUnionCemetery
- Highland CemeteryElginCemetery
- Hilgard CemeteryLa GrandeCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryLa GrandeCemetery
- Indian Creek CemeteryElginCemetery
- Island City CemeteryIsland CityMunicipal cemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryElginCemetery
- Pine Grove CemeteryElginCemetery
- Rugg CemeteryLa GrandeCemetery
- Starkey CemeteryLa GrandeCemetery
- Elgin CemeteryElginCemetery
- Galloway CemeteryElginCemetery
- Grandview CemeteryLa GrandeCemetery
- North Powder CemeteryUnionCemetery
- Summerville - Imbler CemeteryElginCemetery
- Union CemeteryUnionCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Union County compares
Union County has 6.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 15th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure. Census estimates count 379 deaths here in 2024, about 190 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (21st of 36 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Union County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.9 | 2.8 | 15th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.9 | 1.2 | 26th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 379 | 42,519 | 23rd of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 21.1 | 35.6 | 20th of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 160 | 21st of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 190 | 266 | 19th of 31 |
| 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 Union County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Union County
- Daniels Knopp FuneralFuneral home · La Grande · (541) 963-5332
- Loveland Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · La Grande · (541) 963-5022
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 Union County?
We list 18 cemeteries in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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.
- 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.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.