Cemeteries in Wheeler County, OR
Wheeler County, Oregon has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town.
All cemeteries in Wheeler County
- Caleb CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Camp Watson CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Fossil IOOF CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Lower Mitchell CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Masonic CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Spanish Gulch CemeteryFossilCemetery
- West Branch CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Winlock CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Haystack CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Mary Waterman GraveFossilCemetery
- Mitchell CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Richmond CemeteryFossilCemetery
- Spray CemeteryFossilCemetery
Cemeteries by town
- Fossil13
Neighboring counties
How Wheeler County compares
Wheeler County has 89.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.8 for Oregon, which puts it 1st of 36 Oregon counties on this measure.
| Measure | Wheeler County | Oregon | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 89.3 | 2.8 | 1st of 36 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 1.2 | 28th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 18 | 42,519 | 36th of 36 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.4 | 35.6 | 36th 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 | 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 Wheeler County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Wheeler County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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.