Cemeteries in Wallowa County, OR
Wallowa County, Oregon has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Enterprise (7), Joseph (5) and Elgin (3). Among them are 1 historic cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Wallowa County
- Old Chief Joseph GravesiteJosephCemetery
- Alder Slope CemeteryEnterpriseCemetery
- Bramlet Memorial CemeteryElginCemetery
- Eden CemeteryElginCemetery
- Imnaha CemeteryJosephCemetery
- Lost Prairie CemeteryEnterpriseCemetery
- Lostine CemeteryEnterpriseCemetery
- Nicoson CemeteryEnterpriseCemetery
- Paradise CemeteryEnterpriseCemetery
- Park CemeteryJosephCemetery
- Wallowa CemeteryEnterpriseCemetery
- Bartlett CemeteryElginCemetery
- Enterprise CemeteryEnterpriseCemetery
- Joseph CemeteryJosephCemetery
- Prairie Creek CemeteryJosephCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Wallowa County compares
Wallowa County has 19.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 6th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure. Census estimates count 140 deaths here in 2024, about 140 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 36 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wallowa County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.9 | 2.8 | 6th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 1.2 | 31st of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 140 | 42,519 | 30th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.3 | 35.6 | 29th of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 160 | 24th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 140 | 266 | 24th of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 60 | 17th of 36 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 7 | 7th of 36 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 566 | 18th 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 Wallowa County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wallowa County
- Bollman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Enterprise · (541) 426-3838
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 Wallowa County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Wallowa 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 Wallowa 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 Wallowa 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 Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.