Cemeteries in Pend Oreille County, WA
Pend Oreille County, Washington has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Colville (2), Chewelah (1) and Deer Park (1). Among them are 1 family cemetery (25%).
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How Pend Oreille County compares
Pend Oreille County has 2.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 19th of 39 Washington counties on this measure.
| Measure | Pend Oreille County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.8 | 1.0 | 19th of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 1.2 | 39th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 233 | 65,635 | 31st of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 58.3 | 79.5 | 19th of 39 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 199 | 32nd of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 330 | Not available |
| 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 Pend Oreille County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Pend Oreille County
- Sherman-Campbell Funeral & Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Newport · (509) 447-3118
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 Pend Oreille County?
We list 4 cemeteries in Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille 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
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- How to Find an Old GraveTracing 18th and 19th century burials: county records, topographic maps, church registers and reading weathered stones safely.
- Cemetery Etiquette: How to Visit RespectfullyVisiting hours, where to walk, photography, gravestone rubbing, children and pets, and visiting family cemeteries on private land.
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