Cemeteries in Vilas County, WI
Vilas County, Wisconsin has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Eagle River (5) and Lac du Flambeau (4).
All cemeteries in Vilas County
- Eagle River Cemetery1035 East Wall Street · Eagle RiverCemetery
- Hildegard CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Land O Lakes CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Memorial CemeteryLac du FlambeauCemetery
- Oak Hill CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Pines CemeteryLac du FlambeauCemetery
- Presque Isle CemeteryLac du FlambeauCemetery
- Saint Germain CemeteryEagle RiverCemetery
- Winchester Memorial CemeteryLac du FlambeauCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Vilas County compares
Vilas County has 3.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Wisconsin, which puts it 59th of 72 Wisconsin counties on this measure. Census estimates count 351 deaths here in 2024, about 351 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (63rd of 72 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Vilas County | Wisconsin | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.8 | 5.5 | 59th of 72 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.0 | 6.1 | 71st of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 351 | 57,405 | 43rd of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 39.0 | 17.4 | 6th of 72 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 459 | 63rd of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 351 | 125 | 1st of 69 |
| 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 Vilas County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Vilas County
- Gaffney-Busha Funeral HomeFuneral home · Eagle River
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 Vilas County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Vilas 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 Vilas 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 Vilas 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.