Cemeteries in Mason County, WA
Mason County, Washington has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Shelton (3), Elma (2) and Belfair (1). Among them are 1 memorial park (17%).
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How Mason County compares
Mason County has 0.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 32nd of 39 Washington counties on this measure. Census estimates count 820 deaths here in 2024, about 820 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (27th of 39 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Mason County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.9 | 1.0 | 32nd of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 1.2 | 32nd of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 820 | 65,635 | 19th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 136.7 | 79.5 | 6th of 39 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 199 | 27th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 820 | 330 | 1st of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 74 | 12th 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 Mason County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Mason County
- Forest Funeral HomeFuneral home · Shelton
- McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and CrematoryCremation provider · Shelton · (360) 426-4803
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 Mason County?
We list 6 cemeteries in Mason 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 Mason 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 Mason 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.
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.