Cemeteries in Bayfield County, WI
Bayfield County, Wisconsin has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lake Nebagamon (7), Washburn (7) and Ashland (2). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (14%), 3 municipal cemeteries (14%) and 2 Catholic cemeteries (10%).
All cemeteries in Bayfield County
- Barnes Memorial Cemetery2810 Ellison Lake Road · Solon SpringsCemetery
- Mason Cemetery59780 Mason Cemetery Road · MasonCemetery
- Moe Cemetery29760 Four Corners Store Road · MasonCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryWashburnCatholic cemetery
- Calvary CemeteryWashburnChristian cemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryWashburnMunicipal cemetery
- St. Anthony Catholic CemeteryWashburnCatholic cemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryWashburnMunicipal cemetery
- Delta CemeteryAshlandCemetery
- George D Jones Junior Memorial CemeteryWashburnCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryLake NebagamonCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryHaywardCemetery
- Herbster Community CemeteryWashburnCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryLake NebagamonCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryLake NebagamonCemetery
- Iron River City CemeteryLake NebagamonMunicipal cemetery
- Oulu Luthern CemeteryLake NebagamonCemetery
- Pine Glade CemeteryLake NebagamonCemetery
- Saint Anne CemeteryHaywardCemetery
- Saint Peters CemeteryAshlandCemetery
- Valley View CemeteryLake NebagamonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Bayfield County compares
Bayfield County has 12.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Wisconsin, which puts it 24th of 72 Wisconsin counties on this measure. Census estimates count 169 deaths here in 2024, about 169 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (63rd of 72 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.5 | 5.5 | 24th of 72 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.4 | 6.1 | 66th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 169 | 57,405 | 65th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.0 | 17.4 | 52nd of 72 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 459 | 63rd of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 169 | 125 | 17th of 69 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 146 | 45th of 72 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 28 | 21st of 72 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 1,183 | 64th 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 Bayfield County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Bayfield County
- Bratley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Washburn · (715) 373-2283
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 Bayfield County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Bayfield 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 Bayfield 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 Bayfield 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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