Cemeteries in Walla Walla County, WA
Walla Walla County, Washington has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near College Place (4), Waitsburg (3) and Walla Walla (2). Among them are 1 memorial park (10%), 1 church cemetery (10%) and 1 municipal cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Walla Walla County
- Blue Mountain Memorial GardensCollege PlaceMemorial park
- Fort Walla Walla Military CemeteryCollege PlaceCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryCollege PlaceCemetery
- Mountain View CemeteryWalla WallaCemetery
- Valley Chapel CemeteryCollege PlaceChurch cemetery
- Dixie CemeteryWalla WallaCemetery
- Great GraveGarrettCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryWaitsburgCemetery
- Ivy CemeteryWaitsburgCemetery
- Waitsburg City CemeteryWaitsburgMunicipal cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Walla Walla County compares
Walla Walla County has 1.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.0 for Washington, which puts it 23rd of 39 Washington counties on this measure. Census estimates count 724 deaths here in 2024, about 724 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (27th of 39 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Walla Walla County | Washington | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.6 | 1.0 | 23rd of 39 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 1.2 | 27th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 724 | 65,635 | 20th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 72.4 | 79.5 | 13th of 39 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 199 | 27th of 39 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 724 | 330 | 2nd of 31 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 74 | 12th of 39 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 12 | 7th of 39 |
| Notable burials | 14 | 487 | 4th 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 Walla Walla County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Walla Walla County
- Herring-Groseclose Funeral HomeFuneral home · Walla Walla · (509) 525-1150
- Professional Funeral Directors & CrematoryCremation provider · Walla Walla · (509) 522-1625
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 Walla Walla County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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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