Cemeteries in Johnson County, WY
Johnson County, Wyoming has 8 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Buffalo (6), Casper (1) and Gillette (1). Among them are 2 veterans cemeteries (25%) and 2 military cemeteries (25%).
All cemeteries in Johnson County
- Contonment Reno Post CemeteryGilletteMilitary cemetery
- Fort McKinney Post CemeteryBuffaloMilitary cemetery
- Kaycee CemeteryCasperCemetery
- Morgareidge CemeteryBuffaloCemetery
- Quiet Rest CemeteryBuffaloCemetery
- Saint Luke's ColumbariumBuffaloCemetery
- Soldier Park CemeteryBuffaloCemetery
- Willow Grove CemeteryBuffaloCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Johnson County compares
Johnson County has 9.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Wyoming, which puts it 12th of 23 Wyoming counties on this measure. Census estimates count 94 deaths here in 2024, about 94 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (9th of 23 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Johnson County | Wyoming | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 9.1 | 5.9 | 12th of 23 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.4 | 22nd of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 94 | 5,634 | 19th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.8 | 16.4 | 13th of 23 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 31 | 9th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 94 | 182 | 13th of 20 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 5 | 5th of 23 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 23 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 107 | 5th 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 Johnson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Johnson County
- Harness Funeral HomeFuneral home · Buffalo · (307) 684-2251
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 Johnson County?
We list 8 cemeteries in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- How Do You Find Where Someone Is Buried?A step-by-step method using death records, obituaries, funeral homes, cemetery offices and online indexes.