Cemeteries in Wood County, WI
Wood County, Wisconsin has 45 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Marshfield (21), Wisconsin Rapids (14) and Nekoosa (3). Among them are 16 church cemeteries (36%), 9 Lutheran cemeteries (20%) and 5 Catholic cemeteries (11%).
All cemeteries in Wood County
- Saint Kilian Cemetery10166 County Highway F · MilladoreCatholic cemetery
- Auburndale Cemetery10865 Shady Road · AuburndaleLutheran cemetery
- Arpin CemeteryMarshfieldCatholic cemetery
- Bethany Lutheran CemeteryWisconsin RapidsLutheran cemetery
- Emmanuel Lutheran CemeteryMarshfieldLutheran cemetery
- Grace Lutheran CemeteryMarshfieldLutheran cemetery
- Immanuel Lutheran CemeteryMarshfieldLutheran cemetery
- Saint John's Lutheran CemeteryWisconsin RapidsLutheran cemetery
- Saint Johns Lutheran CemeteryWisconsin RapidsLutheran cemetery
- Saint Marys Catholic CemeteryMarshfieldCatholic cemetery
- Saint Michaels CemeteryMarshfieldCatholic cemetery
- Saint Pauls Lutheran CemeteryWisconsin RapidsLutheran cemetery
- Saint Philip Catholic CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCatholic cemetery
- Trinity Lutheran Church CemeteryMarshfieldLutheran cemetery
- Babcock CemeteryNekoosaCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Brook Lawn Memory Garden CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Christian Reformed CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Faith Reformed Church CemeteryWisconsin RapidsChurch cemetery
- Forest Hill CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Gates of Heaven CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Green Hill CemeteryNekoosaCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Holy Rosary CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Indian Bill CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- John Na - Wee CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Mound CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- North Auburndale CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryLake WazeechaCemetery
- Restlawn Memorial ParkLake WazeechaMemorial park
- Richfield CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryNekoosaCemetery
- Rock CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Saint James CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Saint Joachims CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Saint Wenceslaus CemeteryStevens PointCemetery
- Slidre CemeteryMarshfieldCemetery
- Trinity CemeteryWisconsin RapidsCemetery
- Union CemeteryStevens PointCemetery
- Village of Port Edwards CemeteryPort EdwardsChurch cemetery
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How Wood County compares
Wood County has 6.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.5 for Wisconsin, which puts it 52nd of 72 Wisconsin counties on this measure. Census estimates count 936 deaths here in 2024, about 117 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (14th of 72 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wood County | Wisconsin | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.1 | 5.5 | 52nd of 72 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.7 | 6.1 | 42nd of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 936 | 57,405 | 18th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 20.8 | 17.4 | 16th of 72 |
| Funeral homes | 8 | 459 | 14th of 72 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 117 | 125 | 28th of 69 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 146 | 26th of 72 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 28 | 8th of 72 |
| Notable burials | 7 | 1,183 | 29th 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 Wood County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wood County
- Buchanan - Rembs Funeral HomeFuneral home · Pittsville · (715) 387-1242
- Feldner-Ritchay Funeral HomeFuneral home · Nekoosa · (715) 886-3161
- Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation CenterFuneral home · Marshfield · (715) 387-1215
- Herman-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation CenterFuneral home · Wisconsin Rapids · (715) 423-5460
- Higgins Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wisconsin Rapids · (715) 423-4610
- John J. Buettgen Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wisconsin Rapids
- Kersten Funeral Coach ServicesFuneral home · Grand Rapids · (715) 423-3030
- Ritchay Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wisconsin Rapids · (715) 423-1414
- Haertel MonumentsMonument dealer · Wisconsin Rapids · (715) 423-2370
- Rembs Funeral Home & CrematoryCremation provider · Marshfield · (715) 387-1242
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 Wood County?
We list 45 cemeteries in Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood 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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