Cemeteries in Kilauea, Hawaii

Private Cemeteries in Kilauea, Hawaii often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Kilauea, Hawaii are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Kilauea, Hawaii are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Kilauea, Hawaii , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Kilauea, Hawaii .

Our database contains records of burials from 6 cemeteries.

There are hundreds of cemeteries on the Hawaiian Islands. Many of these cemeteries have been abandoned, making it difficult to find.

Burial Customs Native Hawaiians would often bury their dead in secret caves, and the bones were then washed carefully, wrapped, and then buried. Another option is to scatter the ashes at sea while chanting.

While Hawaii does allow "family burial plots" (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 441-5.5), before burying a body on private land or establishing a family cemetery, you should check with the local registrar for any rules specific to your area.

This means that a traditional funeral service involving a burial in Hawaii can amount to a cost in excess of $10,000. However, more affordable funeral options are available and cremation is fast becoming a preferred means of disposition to those working on a budget, or choosing not to opt for a traditional burial.

Ash scattering in Hawaii is legal as it poses no health risks. However, the practice is regulated and there are rules that have to be followed. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, all burials at sea or ash scattering services must be 3 or more miles from land.

This means that a traditional funeral service involving a burial in Hawaii can amount to a cost in excess of $10,000. However, more affordable funeral options are available and cremation is fast becoming a preferred means of disposition to those working on a budget, or choosing not to opt for a traditional burial.

Modern Hawaiian Funeral Practices Many of the modern Hawaiian funerals are a hybrid of Hawaiian traditions and western funeral culture, such as a funeral held in a church or funeral home. Gravesite funerals are also practiced, as are those held in the home.

Ash scattering in Hawaii is legal as it poses no health risks. However, the practice is regulated and there are rules that have to be followed. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, all burials at sea or ash scattering services must be 3 or more miles from land.