Cemeteries in Wyoming
Our directory lists 344 cemeteries in Wyoming, spread across 23 counties and 52 cities and towns. Identified types include 22 church cemeteries (6%), 9 municipal cemeteries (3%) and 9 family cemeteries (3%). Casper has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 17. The earliest recorded establishment year among Wyoming listings is 1983. 13 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Wyoming
- Mount Pisgah Cemetery804 South Emerson Avenue, GilletteCemetery
- Rozet Cemetery78 Jack Smith Road, RozetCemetery
- Wright Cemetery638 Wright Boulevard, WrightCemetery
- Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery80 Veterans Road, Evansville · est. 1983Veterans cemetery
- Cheyenne National Cemetery8611 Hildreth Road, CheyenneNational cemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryCheyenneChristian cemetery
- ER CemeteryGilletteCemetery
- Four Mile CemeteryWrightCemetery
- Kintz CemeteryWrightCemetery
- Savageton CemeteryWrightCemetery
- Beth El CemeteryCheyenneJewish cemetery
- Meeteetse CemeteryCodyCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Wyoming
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Cheyenne National Cemetery8611 Hildreth Road, Cheyenne, WYNational cemetery
- Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery80 Veterans Road, Evansville, WY · est. 1983Veterans cemetery
- Contonment Reno Post CemeteryGillette, WYMilitary cemetery
- Fort Casper Post CemeteryMills, WYMilitary cemetery
- Fort McKinney Post CemeteryBuffalo, WYMilitary cemetery
- Fort Washakie Post CemeteryArapahoe, WYMilitary cemetery
Historic cemeteries
How Wyoming compares
Wyoming has 5.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 26th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 5,634 deaths here in 2024, about 182 for each of the 31 funeral homes we know of (50th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wyoming | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.9 | 5.3 | 26th of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 5.1 | 49th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 5,634 | 3,086,925 | 50th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 16.4 | 17.2 | 28th of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 31 | 21,457 | 50th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 182 | 144 | 14th of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 5 | 3,611 | 49th of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 1,091 | 46th of 51 |
| Notable burials | 107 | 68,091 | 49th of 51 |
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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Wyoming with other places.
Notable people buried in Wyoming
Wikidata records 107 notable people as buried in 31 Wyoming cemeteries. The best documented:
- Nellie Tayloe Ross1876-1977First woman state governor in the U.S.Lakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, WY
- Craig L. Thomas1933-2007American politicianRiverside Cemetery, Cody, WY
- Liver-Eating Johnson1824-1900Mountain man of the American Old West.Old Trail Town Cemetery, Cody, WY
- Lester C. Hunt1892-1954American politicianBeth El Cemetery, Cheyenne, WY
- Aven Nelson1859-1952U.S. botanistGreen Hill Cemetery, Laramie, WY
- Joseph M. Carey1845-1924American politicianLakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, WY
- Edward Bryant1945-2017American writerWheatland Cemetery, Wheatland, WY
- Ken Sailors1921-2016American basketball playerGreen Hill Cemetery, Laramie, WY
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Casper17
- Cheyenne15
- Cody15
- Saratoga14
- Ethete13
- Mountain View12
- Sundance12
- Guernsey11
- Laramie10
- Sheridan10
- Lander10
- Kemmerer10
- Pinedale10
- Pine Bluffs10
- Rawlins9
- Douglas9
- Thermopolis9
- Lovell9
- Afton9
- Lusk8
- Gillette7
- Worland7
- Buffalo7
- Evanston6
- Riverton6
- Torrington6
- Newcastle6
- Greybull6
- Glenrock5
- Basin5
- Marbleton5
- Moorcroft5
- Rock Springs4
- Powell4
- Wright4
- Moose Wilson Road4
- Star Valley Ranch4
- Green River3
- Jackson3
- Mills3
- Wheatland3
- Fort Washakie3
- Arapahoe3
- Upton3
- Evansville2
- Lyman2
- Ranchettes1
- North Rock Springs1
- Wilson1
- Hoback1
- Rafter J Ranch1
- Rozet1
Cemeteries by county
- Albany County10
- Big Horn County23
- Campbell County11
- Carbon County22
- Converse County14
- Crook County16
- Fremont County38
- Goshen County10
- Hot Springs County7
- Johnson County8
- Laramie County26
- Lincoln County25
- Natrona County22
- Niobrara County9
- Park County18
- Platte County9
- Sheridan County12
- Sublette County13
- Sweetwater County12
- Teton County9
- Uinta County16
- Washakie County5
- Weston County9
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Wyoming?
Our directory currently lists 344 cemeteries in Wyoming, across 23 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Wyoming?
Yes. We list 6 veterans cemeteries in Wyoming, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Wyoming?
We list 1 cemetery in Wyoming with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
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