About Nelson Cemetery
Nelson Cemetery is a cemetery in Elkmont, Limestone County, Alabama. The grounds sit at about 718 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 123694. The nearest other listed cemetery is Collier Cemetery, about 0.7 mi away.
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34.88803, -87.05729
What Nelson Cemetery offers
We have no confirmed information about services at this cemetery yet. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Collier Cemetery14175 Robinson Lane, Elkmont, ALCemetery0.7 mi
- Lebanon Church Cemetery13451 Lebanon Road, Elkmont, ALChurch cemetery1.3 mi
- Persimmon Grove Cemetery22395 Alabama Highway 99, Elkmont, ALCemetery1.5 mi
- Grigsby Cemetery12560 Finger Lake Way, Elkmont, ALCemetery2.3 mi
- Berea Cemetery14880 Elk River Mills Road, Athens, ALCemetery2.4 mi
- Myers Cemetery20885 Myers Road, Athens, ALCemetery2.6 mi
- Cross Key CemeteryAthens, ALCemetery2.7 mi
- Witty CemeteryAthens, ALCemetery2.8 mi
- Collier Cemetery20951 Alabama Highway 99, Athens, ALCemetery2.8 mi
- Johnson CemeteryAthens, ALCemetery2.9 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nelson Cemetery located?
Nelson Cemetery is at 22851 Nelson Road, Elkmont, AL 35620 in Limestone County. GPS coordinates: 34.88803, -87.05729.
What are the visiting hours of Nelson Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at Nelson Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Related guides
- How Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.