Cemeteries in Lincoln County, CO
Lincoln County, Colorado has 25 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hugo (14), Limon (6) and Ordway (4). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (12%) and 3 Lutheran cemeteries (12%).
All cemeteries in Lincoln County
- Genoa Lutheran CemeteryLimonLutheran cemetery
- Lutheran CemeteryLimonLutheran cemetery
- Walks Camp Lutheran CemeteryLimonLutheran cemetery
- Arriba CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Arriba Evergreen CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Bovina CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Boyero CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Bucklen CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Clifford CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Doctor A H Coulson GraveHugoCemetery
- Dudley CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Genoa Community CemeteryLimonCemetery
- Grandma Forgey GraveOrdwayCemetery
- Hugo Evergreen CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Hugo Old CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Kirkland CemeteryOrdwayCemetery
- Liberty Bell CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Liberty CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Parker CemeteryHugoCemetery
- Pershing Memorial CemeteryLimonCemetery
- Rube CemeteryEllicottCemetery
- Samuel Messersmith GraveOrdwayCemetery
- Spring Hill CemeteryOrdwayCemetery
- Walks Camp CemeteryLimonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Lincoln County compares
Lincoln County has 44.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 3rd of 64 Colorado counties on this measure. Census estimates count 61 deaths here in 2024, about 61 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lincoln County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 44.7 | 1.4 | 3rd of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.0 | 0.8 | 20th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 61 | 45,203 | 45th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.4 | 52.9 | 64th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 169 | 24th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 61 | 267 | 27th of 37 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 109 | 21st of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 14 | 9th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 247 | 36th 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 Lincoln County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lincoln County
- Love Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Limon · (719) 775-2333
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 Lincoln County?
We list 25 cemeteries in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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