Cemeteries in Sweetwater County, WY
Sweetwater County, Wyoming has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Mountain View (4), Rock Springs (4) and Green River (3). Among them are 1 memorial park (8%) and 1 municipal cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Sweetwater County
- Bryan CemeteryGreen RiverCemetery
- Burntfork CemeteryMountain ViewCemetery
- Charles Hatch GravesiteRock SpringsCemetery
- Eden Valley CemeteryRock SpringsCemetery
- Granger Municipal CemeteryGreen RiverMunicipal cemetery
- McKinnon CemeteryMountain ViewCemetery
- Mountain View CemeteryRock SpringsCemetery
- Rest Haven Memorial GardensNorth Rock SpringsMemorial park
- Riverview CemeteryGreen RiverCemetery
- Rock Springs CemeteryRock SpringsCemetery
- Terry Ranch CemeteryMountain ViewCemetery
- Widdop CemeteryMountain ViewCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sweetwater County compares
Sweetwater County has 2.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Wyoming, which puts it 19th of 23 Wyoming counties on this measure. Census estimates count 389 deaths here in 2024, about 195 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (4th of 23 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sweetwater County | Wyoming | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.9 | 5.9 | 19th of 23 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 0.4 | 23rd of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 389 | 5,634 | 4th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 32.4 | 16.4 | 3rd of 23 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 31 | 4th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 195 | 182 | 7th 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 Sweetwater County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sweetwater County
- Fox Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rock Springs · (307) 362-3876
- Vase Funeral HomeFuneral home · Rock Springs · (307) 362-5607
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 Sweetwater County?
We list 12 cemeteries in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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.
- 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.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.