Cemeteries in Hot Springs County, WY
Hot Springs County, Wyoming has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 family cemetery (14%).
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How Hot Springs County compares
Hot Springs County has 15.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Wyoming, which puts it 5th of 23 Wyoming counties on this measure. Census estimates count 79 deaths here in 2024, about 79 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (9th of 23 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 15.1 | 5.9 | 5th of 23 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.4 | 12th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 79 | 5,634 | 20th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.3 | 16.4 | 15th of 23 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 31 | 9th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 79 | 182 | 14th of 20 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 5 | 5th of 23 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 23 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 107 | 13th 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 Hot Springs County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hot Springs County
- Mortimore Funeral HomeFuneral home · Thermopolis · (307) 864-2666
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 Hot Springs County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs 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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