Vashon Cemetery

State
Washington
County
King County
City
Vashon
Postal Code
98070
Location
18005 Vashon Highway Southwest
Phone
206-463-9300

Vashon Cemetery in King County County was founded in 1883. In 1912 the cemetery was handed to the City of Vashon.

The Vashon Cemetery’s management was under the City of Vashon until 1931 when Vashon Cemetery Association took over after its formation. The association took over the administration until 2009 when the cemetery land was deeded again back to the City of Vashon.

The Vashon Cemetery has incorporated several graves from the local cemeteries. One of the notable relocations of graves is one done by Vashon Catholic Cemetery in 1995. After relocation, they erected a memorial with a list of names of the deceased whose graves were moved.

Vashon Cemetery in Vashon ranks number 1st out of the two cemeteries in Vashon City in terms of popularity. Further, it ranks 9th out of 23 cemeteries in King County County, 41th out of the 212 cemeteries in Washington State, and 2600 in the United States. It is located in Vashon City at 18005 Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon, Washington, 98070.

Services and Information Available at the Vashon Cemetery

The Vashon Cemetery management makes the following information available to the public:

  • The rules and regulations to govern the Vashon Cemetery.
  • The hours when the Vashon Cemetery offices are operational.
  • The Vashon Cemetery’s history since it became operational and the changes it has undergone to date.
  • The burial records for all the people buried at the Vashon Cemetery and the dates they were buried.
  • Information about burials and funerals, such as privileges that may be accorded.

Vashon Cemetery in Vashon has a rich history, with the earliest grave back to 1889. You can learn more about the graves or inquire about visitation by calling the Vashon Cemetery at 206-463-9300. You may also visit the Vashon Cemetery’s official website for online services.

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.