Cemeteries in Columbia County, WA
Columbia County, Washington has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Dayton (6) and Waitsburg (1). Among them are 1 memorial park (14%) and 1 municipal cemetery (14%).
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How Columbia County compares
Columbia County has 17.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 3rd of 39 Washington counties on this measure.
| Measure | Columbia County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 17.4 | 1.0 | 3rd of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 1.2 | 26th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 52 | 65,635 | 38th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.4 | 79.5 | 37th of 39 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 199 | 32nd of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 330 | Not available |
| 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 Columbia County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Columbia County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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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- 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.
- 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.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.