Cemeteries in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County, Wisconsin has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Spooner (13), Shell Lake (4) and Hayward (2). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (19%), 2 Christian cemeteries (10%) and 1 veterans cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Washburn County
- Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial CemeteryN4063 Veterans Way · SpoonerVeterans cemetery
- Calvary CemeterySpoonerChristian cemetery
- Long Lake Lutheran CemeteryRice LakeLutheran cemetery
- Saint Joseph Catholic CemeterySpoonerChristian cemetery
- Saint Lukes CemeteryHaywardCatholic cemetery
- Anah CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Chicog CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Chittamo Burial GroundHaywardCemetery
- Clam River CemeteryShell LakeCemetery
- Earl CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Greenwood CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Lakeside CemeteryShell LakeCemetery
- Lampson CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Madge Evergreen CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Rocky Ridge CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Rosewood CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Sarona CemeteryShell LakeCemetery
- Shell Lake CemeteryShell LakeCemetery
- Spooner CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- St. Mary's CemeterySpoonerCemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryRice LakeCemetery
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How Washburn County compares
Washburn County has 12.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Wisconsin, which puts it 27th of 72 Wisconsin counties on this measure. Census estimates count 254 deaths here in 2024, about 254 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (63rd of 72 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Washburn County | Wisconsin | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.4 | 5.5 | 27th of 72 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.6 | 6.1 | 58th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 254 | 57,405 | 53rd of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.1 | 17.4 | 37th of 72 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 459 | 63rd of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 254 | 125 | 6th of 69 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 146 | 26th 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 Washburn County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Washburn County
- Dahl Funeral HomeFuneral home · Spooner · (715) 635-2918
- Bratley-Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory - Spooner Funeral HomeCremation provider · Spooner · (715) 635-8919
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 Washburn County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Washburn 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 Washburn 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 Washburn 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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