Cemeteries in Conejos County, CO
Conejos County, Colorado has 20 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Conejos (16), Alamosa (3) and Monte Vista (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (5%) and 1 Presbyterian cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Conejos County
- Mogote Presbyterian CemeteryConejosPresbyterian cemetery
- Antonito CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Capulin CemeteryAlamosaCemetery
- Conejos CemeteryConejosCemetery
- De la Luz CemeteryMonte VistaCemetery
- Fox Creek CemeteryConejosCemetery
- La Isla CemeteryConejosCemetery
- La Jara CemeteryAlamosaCemetery
- Las Mesitas CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Lasauses CemeteryAlamosaCemetery
- Lobatos CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Los Cerritos CemeteryConejosCemetery
- New Manassa CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Old Manassa CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Ortiz CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryConejosCemetery
- San Antonio CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Sanford CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Sowards CemeteryConejosCemetery
- Warshaver CemeteryConejosCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Conejos County compares
Conejos County has 26.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 9th of 64 Colorado counties on this measure.
| Measure | Conejos County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 26.5 | 1.4 | 9th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.6 | 0.8 | 8th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 87 | 45,203 | 38th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.4 | 52.9 | 55th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 169 | 38th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 267 | Not available |
| 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 Conejos County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Conejos County?
We list 20 cemeteries in Conejos 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 Conejos 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 Conejos 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.
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