Cemeteries in Grays Harbor County, WA
Grays Harbor County, Washington has 19 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Elma (5), Montesano (3) and Aberdeen (2). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (21%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (11%) and 1 memorial park (5%).
All cemeteries in Grays Harbor County
- Fern Hill Cemetery2212 Roosevelt Street · AberdeenChurch cemetery
- McCleary Cemetary816 West Simpson Avenue · McClearyCemetery
- Sharon Cemetery966 South Bank Road · OakvilleCemetery
- Saint John's CemetaryAberdeen · est. 1914Christian cemetery
- St. Joseph's Catholic CemetaryElmaCatholic cemetery
- Elma Catholic CemeteryElmaCatholic cemetery
- Benn CemeteryRochesterCemetery
- Forest Hill CemeteryCosmopolisCemetery
- John's River CemeteryWestportCemetery
- Masonic CemeteryElmaCemetery
- Mc Cleary Pythian CemeteryMcClearyCemetery
- Oakville Pioneer CemeteryRochesterCemetery
- Oddfellow CemeteryElmaCemetery
- Satsop CemeteryElmaCemetery
- Sunset Memorial Park CemeteryHoquiamMemorial park
- Taholah CemeteryOcean ShoresCemetery
- Vesta CemetaryMontesanoCemetery
- Wynooche CemeteryMontesanoCemetery
- Wynoochee CemeteryMontesanoCemetery
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How Grays Harbor County compares
Grays Harbor County has 2.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 20th of 39 Washington counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,099 deaths here in 2024, about 366 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (18th of 39 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Grays Harbor County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.4 | 1.0 | 20th of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.0 | 1.2 | 22nd of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,099 | 65,635 | 15th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 57.8 | 79.5 | 20th of 39 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 199 | 18th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 366 | 330 | 12th of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 74 | 24th of 39 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 12 | 4th of 39 |
| Notable burials | 10 | 487 | 7th 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 Grays Harbor County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Grays Harbor County
- Coleman Mortuary IncMortuary · Hoquiam · (360) 532-4090
- Fern Hill Funeral HomeFuneral home · Aberdeen · (360) 532-0220
- Harrison Family MortuaryMortuary · Aberdeen · (360) 533-8864
- Grays Harbor MonumentMonument dealer · Aberdeen · (360) 533-1350
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 Grays Harbor County?
We list 19 cemeteries in Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor 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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