Cemeteries in Bent County, CO
Bent County, Colorado has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Las Animas (5), Lamar (4) and La Junta (1). Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (10%), 1 national cemetery (10%) and 1 military cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Bent County
- Bethel CemeteryLas AnimasCemetery
- Fort Lyon National CemeteryLas AnimasNational cemetery
- Hight CemeteryLamarCemetery
- Indian Rock CemeteryLas AnimasCemetery
- Las Animas CemeteryLas AnimasCemetery
- Little Kansas CemeteryLamarCemetery
- Pruett CemeteryLa JuntaCemetery
- The Home CemeteryLamarCemetery
- Union Valley CemeteryLas AnimasCemetery
- Wiley CemeteryLamarCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Bent County compares
Bent County has 17.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 16th of 64 Colorado counties on this measure. Census estimates count 54 deaths here in 2024, about 54 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Bent County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 17.3 | 1.4 | 16th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.7 | 0.8 | 38th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 54 | 45,203 | 50th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.4 | 52.9 | 51st of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 169 | 24th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 54 | 267 | 30th of 37 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 21st of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 14 | 9th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 247 | 15th of 64 |
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 Colorado counties with the figure available. Compare Bent County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Bent County
- Horber Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Las Animas · (719) 456-1339
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 Bent County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Bent County, Colorado. 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 Bent County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Colorado 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 Bent County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Colorado law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.