Cemeteries in Platte County, WY
Platte County, Wyoming has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Guernsey (6) and Wheatland (3).
All cemeteries in Platte County
- Wheatland CemeteryWheatlandCemetery
- Boot Hill CemeteryGuernseyCemetery
- Dwyer CemeteryGuernseyCemetery
- Emigrant Hill CemeteryGuernseyCemetery
- Horseshoe CemeteryWheatlandCemetery
- Iowa Center Flats CemeteryWheatlandCemetery
- Lucindy Rollins GraveGuernseyCemetery
- Prairie Rest CemeteryGuernseyCemetery
- Register Cliff CemeteryGuernseyCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Platte County compares
Platte County has 10.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Wyoming, which puts it 9th of 23 Wyoming counties on this measure. Census estimates count 129 deaths here in 2024, about 129 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (9th of 23 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Platte County | Wyoming | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.6 | 5.9 | 9th of 23 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 0.4 | 8th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 129 | 5,634 | 14th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 14.3 | 16.4 | 10th of 23 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 31 | 9th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 129 | 182 | 10th 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 Platte County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Platte County
- Gorman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wheatland · (307) 322-2384
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 Platte County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.