Cemeteries in Wasco County, OR
Wasco County, Oregon has 37 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near The Dalles (19), Warm Springs (8) and Moro (3). Among them are 1 church cemetery (3%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Wasco County
- Antelope CemeteryAntelopeCemetery
- Catholic CemeteryThe DallesCatholic cemetery
- Bakeoven CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Buzan CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Celilo Indian CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Criterion CemeteryMoroCemetery
- Eightmile CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Graveyard Butte CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
- Henderson Pioneer CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Hot Springs CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Kelly CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
- McClure CemeteryChenowethCemetery
- Mosier CemeteryHood RiverCemetery
- Mosier Pioneer CemeteryHood RiverCemetery
- Obrist CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Petersburg CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Red Lake CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
- Rice CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Simnasho CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
- Wapinitia CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
- Warner CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Antelope CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Clarno CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Friend CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Grand Army of the Republic CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Grave Island MemorialThe DallesCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Kingsley CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Masonic Cemetery (historical)The DallesCemetery
- Saint Peter's CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Sunset CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Tillotson CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Tygh Valley CemeteryThe DallesCemetery
- Wamic CemeteryWarm SpringsCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Wasco County compares
Wasco County has 14.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 8th of 36 Oregon counties on this measure. Census estimates count 407 deaths here in 2024, about 204 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (21st of 36 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wasco County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 14.0 | 2.8 | 8th of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.6 | 1.2 | 16th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 407 | 42,519 | 22nd of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.0 | 35.6 | 27th of 36 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 160 | 21st of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 204 | 266 | 17th of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 60 | 17th of 36 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 7 | 7th of 36 |
| Notable burials | 6 | 566 | 10th 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 Wasco County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wasco County
- Saint Willibrord ChapelFuneral home · The Dalles · (541) 705-4343
- Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral HomeFuneral home · The Dalles · (541) 296-3234
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 Wasco County?
We list 37 cemeteries in Wasco 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 Wasco 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 Wasco 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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