Cemeteries in Washakie County, WY
Washakie County, Wyoming has 5 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 memorial park (20%), 1 church cemetery (20%) and 1 municipal cemetery (20%).
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How Washakie County compares
Washakie County has 6.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Wyoming, which puts it 15th of 23 Wyoming counties on this measure. Census estimates count 96 deaths here in 2024, about 48 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (4th of 23 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Washakie County | Wyoming | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.5 | 5.9 | 15th of 23 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.4 | 21st of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 96 | 5,634 | 17th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 19.2 | 16.4 | 7th of 23 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 31 | 4th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 48 | 182 | 18th of 20 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 5 | 5th of 23 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 23 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 107 | 18th 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 Washakie County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Washakie County
- Bryant Funeral HomeFuneral home · Worland · (307) 347-9890
- Veile MortuaryMortuary · Worland · (307) 254-5377
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 Washakie County?
We list 5 cemeteries in Washakie 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 Washakie 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 Washakie 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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