Cemeteries in Olympia, Washington

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Olympia, Washington , 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 Olympia, Washington .

Our database contains records of burials from 9 cemeteries.

Washingtonians may not bury on their own property. Washington's current law states burials must be handled by registered cemetery corporations so a burial in a family cemetery is difficult to accomplish.

Licenses funeral directors, embalmers, and cemetery operators within the state.

Burial vaults and caskets are not required by law for burial in Washington, but individual cemeteries may set their own rules and may require purchase of concrete or metal burial vaults (also called outer burial containers) and a casket, rather than a simple shroud, as a matter of cemetery policy.

The scattering of cremated remains or ashes is a common choice for residents of Washington State. In general, cremated remains may be scattered on any navigable waterway or on land with the permission of the landowner.

In Washington, bodies must be buried in established cemeteries. All cemeteries must be run by corporations. You can only bury a body on private property if you meet all of the licensing requirements to establish a cemetery. You can find the rules governing cemeteries in Chapter 68.20 of the Revised Code of Washington.

Scattering Ashes in Washington: Rules & Regulations There are no state laws in Washington that prevent families from storing or scattering ashes.