Cemeteries in Ashland County, WI
Ashland County, Wisconsin has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ashland (6), Park Falls (5) and Washburn (2). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (19%), 1 Jewish cemetery (6%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Ashland County
- Greenwood Cemetery1293 Middle Road · La PointeCemetery
- Maple Grove Cemetery62695 Vista Road · MarengoCemetery
- Odanah Cemetery69912 Old Odanah Road · OdanahCemetery
- La Pointe Indian CemeteryWashburnCemetery
- B' Nai Israel CemeteryAshlandJewish cemetery
- Saint John's Lutheran CemeteryAshlandLutheran cemetery
- St. Joseph Catholic CemeteryWashburnCatholic cemetery
- Cayuga Union CemeteryAshlandCemetery
- Clam Lake CemeteryAshlandCemetery
- Morse CemeteryPark FallsCemetery
- Most Precious Blood CemeteryPark FallsCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryPark FallsCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryAshlandCemetery
- Saint Agnes CemeteryAshlandCemetery
- Saint Cecelia CemeteryPark FallsCemetery
- Union CemeteryPark FallsCemetery
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How Ashland County compares
Ashland County has 9.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Wisconsin, which puts it 38th of 72 Wisconsin counties on this measure. Census estimates count 202 deaths here in 2024, about 67 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (48th of 72 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Ashland County | Wisconsin | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 9.9 | 5.5 | 38th of 72 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.5 | 6.1 | 63rd of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 202 | 57,405 | 61st of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.6 | 17.4 | 34th of 72 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 459 | 48th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 67 | 125 | 59th of 69 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 146 | 45th of 72 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 28 | 21st of 72 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 1,183 | 40th of 72 |
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 Wisconsin counties with the figure available. Compare Ashland County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Ashland County
- Frost Home For FuneralsFuneral home · Ashland · (715) 682-2929
- Mountain Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ashland · (715) 682-5533
- Roberts Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ashland · (715) 682-6616
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 Ashland County?
We list 16 cemeteries in Ashland County, Wisconsin. 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 Ashland County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Wisconsin 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 Ashland County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Wisconsin law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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