Cemeteries in Adams County, WA
Adams County, Washington has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ritzville (7), Connell (3) and Othello (3). Among them are 1 historic cemetery (7%), 1 memorial park (7%) and 1 church cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Adams County
- American Legion Adams CemeteryOthello · est. 1906Cemetery
- Cunningham CemeteryConnell · est. 1899Cemetery
- Emanuel Lutheran CemetaryRitzvilleLutheran cemetery
- Bemis CemeteryRitzvilleCemetery
- Bess Hamilton Memorial Gardens CemeteryOthelloMemorial park
- Bess Hampton CemeteryOthelloCemetery
- Delight CemeteryConnellCemetery
- Emmaus CemeteryWardenCemetery
- Kansas Prairie CemeteryWardenCemetery
- Lind CemeteryRitzvilleCemetery
- Memorial CemeteryRitzvilleCemetery
- Michigan Prairie CemeteryConnellCemetery
- Paha CemeteryRitzvilleCemetery
- Ritzville Memorial CemeteryRitzvilleCemetery
- Washtucna Pioneer Memorial CemeteryRitzvilleCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Adams County compares
Adams County has 7.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 8th of 39 Washington counties on this measure. Census estimates count 193 deaths here in 2024, about 97 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (24th of 39 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Adams County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 7.1 | 1.0 | 8th of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 1.2 | 28th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 193 | 65,635 | 32nd of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.9 | 79.5 | 32nd of 39 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 199 | 24th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 97 | 330 | 28th of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 74 | 24th of 39 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 12 | 7th of 39 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 487 | 27th of 39 |
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 Washington counties with the figure available. Compare Adams County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Adams County
- Danekas Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ritzville · (509) 659-0303
- Stevens Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Othello · (509) 488-3341
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 Adams County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Adams County, Washington. 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 Adams County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Washington 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 Adams County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Washington law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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