Cemeteries in Skamania County, WA
Skamania County, Washington has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Carson (4) and Stevenson (3). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (57%).
All cemeteries in Skamania County
- Carson Eyman Cemetery1451 Metzger Road · CarsonChurch cemetery
- Old Carson Cemetery851 Metzger Road · CarsonChurch cemetery
- St. Martin Cemetery31 Saint Martin's Springs Road · CarsonChurch cemetery
- Stevenson Cemetery45302 State Route 14 · StevensonCemetery
- Wind River Memorial Cemetery802 Metzger Road · CarsonChurch cemetery
- Cascade Pioneer CemeteryStevensonCemetery
- Iman CemeteryStevensonCemetery
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How Skamania County compares
Skamania County has 5.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 13th of 39 Washington counties on this measure.
| Measure | Skamania County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.5 | 1.0 | 13th of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 1.2 | 35th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 103 | 65,635 | 36th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 14.7 | 79.5 | 29th 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 Skamania County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Skamania County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Skamania 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 Skamania 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 Skamania 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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