Cemeteries in San Juan County, WA
San Juan County, Washington has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Friday Harbor (11) and Anacortes (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (8%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in San Juan County
- Saint Francis Catholic CemeteryFriday HarborCatholic cemetery
- Olga - Doe Bay CemeteryAnacortesCemetery
- Shaw Island CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- Stuart Island CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- Valley CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- Waldron CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- Afterglow Vista Mausoleum and CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- English Camp British Military CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- English Camp CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- Lopez Union CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
- Mount Baker CemeteryFriday HarborCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How San Juan County compares
San Juan County has 6.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 11th of 39 Washington counties on this measure.
| Measure | San Juan County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.4 | 1.0 | 11th of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.9 | 1.2 | 3rd of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 115 | 65,635 | 34th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.6 | 79.5 | 35th 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 | 1 | 487 | 23rd 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 San Juan County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in San Juan County?
We list 12 cemeteries in San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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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