Cemeteries in Iron County, WI
Iron County, Wisconsin has 8 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hurley (6), Ashland (1) and Lac du Flambeau (1).
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How Iron County compares
Iron County has 12.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Wisconsin, which puts it 22nd of 72 Wisconsin counties on this measure.
| Measure | Iron County | Wisconsin | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.8 | 5.5 | 22nd of 72 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.1 | 6.1 | 70th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 100 | 57,405 | 69th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.5 | 17.4 | 35th of 72 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 459 | 70th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 125 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 146 | 45th of 72 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 28 | 21st of 72 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 1,183 | 52nd 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 Iron County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Iron County?
We list 8 cemeteries in Iron 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 Iron 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 Iron 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.