Cemeteries in Converse County, WY
Converse County, Wyoming has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Douglas (9) and Glenrock (5). Among them are 2 family cemeteries (14%).
All cemeteries in Converse County
- Douglas CemeteryDouglasCemetery
- Fort Fetterman CemeteryDouglasCemetery
- Glenrock CemeteryGlenrockCemetery
- Mortimore Family CemeteryGlenrockFamily cemetery
- Newell CemeteryDouglasCemetery
- Norcross Family CemeteryDouglasFamily cemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryDouglasCemetery
- Camp Douglas POWs CemeteryDouglasCemetery
- Grant CemeteryGlenrockCemetery
- H A Unthank GraveGlenrockCemetery
- Martin Ringo GravesiteGlenrockCemetery
- Pasture Grave SiteDouglasCemetery
- Shawnee CemeteryDouglasCemetery
- Washington ParkDouglasCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Converse County compares
Converse County has 10.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Wyoming, which puts it 10th of 23 Wyoming counties on this measure.
| Measure | Converse County | Wyoming | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.2 | 5.9 | 10th of 23 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.4 | 14th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 126 | 5,634 | 15th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.0 | 16.4 | 16th of 23 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 31 | 21st of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 182 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 5 | 5th of 23 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 23 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 107 | 9th of 23 |
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 Wyoming counties with the figure available. Compare Converse County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Converse County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Converse County, Wyoming. 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 Converse County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Wyoming 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 Converse County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Wyoming law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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