Cemeteries in Wayne County, PA
Wayne County, Pennsylvania has 36 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Honesdale (14), Waymart (6) and Forest City (4). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (17%), 3 Christian cemeteries (8%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Wayne County
- Newport Cemetery53 Adams Road · EquinunkCemetery
- Saint John The Evangelist Roman Catholic CemeteryHonesdaleChristian cemetery
- Bethany CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- East Dyberry CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Hamlin CemeteryThe HideoutCemetery
- Saint Mary Magdalen CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Salem CemeteryThe HideoutCemetery
- Schoonover CemeteryHonesdale · est. 1829Cemetery
- Hillside CemeteryHonesdaleChristian cemetery
- Lehigh cemeteryBig Bass LakeLutheran cemetery
- Overlook CemeteryHonesdaleChristian cemetery
- Saint James Catholic CemeteryForest CityCatholic cemetery
- Saint Tikhons Orthodox Cemetery - EastWaymartOrthodox cemetery
- Bolkcom CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Canaan Corners CemeteryWaymartCemetery
- Darling CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Dyberry CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- East Canaan CemeteryWaymartCemetery
- Glass Factory CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Green Grove CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Hollisterville CemeteryMount CobbCemetery
- Howetown CemeteryBig Bass LakeCemetery
- Indian Orchard CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Keen CemeteryWaymartCemetery
- Kingsbury Hill CemeterySusquehannaCemetery
- Orson CemeterySusquehannaCemetery
- Queen of Peace CemeteryHawleyCemetery
- Saint Juliana's CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Simon Town CemeteryWallenpaupack Lake EstatesMunicipal cemetery
- South Canaan Bible Protestant CemeteryWaymartCemetery
- South Canaan CemeteryWaymartCemetery
- Tisdale CemeteryThe HideoutCemetery
- Vine Hill CemeteryHonesdaleCemetery
- Wheeler Hill CemeteryForest CityCemetery
- Zion CemeteryWallenpaupack Lake EstatesCemetery
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How Wayne County compares
Wayne County has 7.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.5 for Pennsylvania, which puts it 44th of 67 Pennsylvania counties on this measure. Census estimates count 686 deaths here in 2024, about 137 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (55th of 67 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 7.0 | 6.5 | 44th of 67 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.0 | 18.9 | 61st of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 686 | 136,882 | 43rd of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 19.1 | 16.2 | 18th of 67 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 1,450 | 55th of 67 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 137 | 94 | 14th of 67 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 240 | 34th of 67 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 102 | 47th of 67 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 3,541 | 64th of 67 |
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 Pennsylvania counties with the figure available. Compare Wayne County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wayne County
- Arthur A. Bryant Funeral HomeFuneral home · Honesdale · (570) 253-0260
- Hessling Murray Funeral HomeFuneral home · Honesdale · (570) 253-1190
- Howell Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Waymart · (570) 488-6100
- James H Wilson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lake Ariel · (570) 698-5811
- Teeters' Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Hawley · (570) 226-3112
- Cremations by CoreyCremation provider · Gouldsboro · (570) 843-5190
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 Wayne County?
We list 36 cemeteries in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. 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 Wayne County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Pennsylvania 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 Wayne County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Pennsylvania law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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