Cemeteries in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
There are 12 cemeteries in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin in our directory, in Milwaukee County. 9 have a Milwaukee mailing address; the others are closest to Milwaukee of all nearby towns. Identified types include 3 church cemeteries (25%), 2 Jewish cemeteries (17%) and 1 national cemetery (8%). Listed addresses span 9 ZIP codes. 3 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of cemeteries near Milwaukee
- Forest Home Cemetery2405 West Forest Home Avenue · est. 1847Cemetery3.4 mi
- Wood National Cemetery5000 West National BoulevardNational cemetery3.8 mi
- Temple Menorah Ever - Rest Cemetery9548 West Beloit RoadJewish cemetery7.4 mi
- Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cemetery134 South Dana CourtJewish cemetery3.9 mi
- Anshai Lebowitz Cemetery326 South Hawley RoadCemetery4.0 mi
- Lincoln Memorial Cemetery6400 West Burleigh StreetCemetery5.1 mi
- Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery3828 West Good Hope RoadLutheran cemetery8.1 mi
- Saint Stephens Cemetery6064 South Howell AvenueCemetery7.3 mi
- Second Home Cemetery3655 South 43rd StreetCemetery5.3 mi
- Schaarei Tzedek CemeteryMilwaukeeCemetery2.7 mi
- Union CemeteryMilwaukeeCemetery3.0 mi
- Forest Home CemeteryMilwaukeeCemetery3.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Milwaukee, WI?
We list 12 cemeteries in and around Milwaukee. Listings without a street address are placed under the nearest town, so some may be just outside city limits.
Are there religious cemeteries in Milwaukee?
Yes. We have identified 2 Jewish and 1 Lutheran cemeteries near Milwaukee, based on the recorded affiliation or official name. Other cemeteries may also be affiliated with a congregation.
Is there a veterans cemetery near Milwaukee?
Yes, we list 1 veterans cemetery near Milwaukee. Check eligibility with the VA National Cemetery Administration or the state veterans affairs office before planning a burial.
Can I visit cemeteries in Milwaukee?
Most public, municipal and church cemeteries welcome visitors during daylight hours. Family cemeteries are often on private land and need the owner's permission. Call ahead for hours, especially on holidays.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.