Cemeteries in Nemaha County, KS
Nemaha County, Kansas has 34 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Seneca (21), Sabetha (10) and Holton (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (6%), 1 Christian cemetery (3%) and 1 municipal cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Nemaha County
- Albany CemeterySabethaCemetery
- Sabetha CemeterySabethaCemetery
- St Augustine CemeterySabethaChristian cemetery
- America City CemeterySenecaMunicipal cemetery
- Baileyville CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Barnes CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Bern CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Capioma CemeterySabethaCemetery
- Centralia CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Corning CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Fairview CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Fidelity CemeterySabethaCemetery
- Ford CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Four Mile CemeterySabethaCemetery
- Friedens United Church of Christ CemeterySenecaChurch cemetery
- Granada CemeterySabethaCemetery
- Mulberry CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Neuchatel CemeteryWestmorelandCemetery
- Oneida CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Ontario CemeteryHoltonCemetery
- Rock Creek CemeterySabethaCemetery
- Roots CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Saint Bedes CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Saint Patrick's CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Saint Patricks CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Saints Peter and Paul CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Scotch Valley CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Strahm CemeterySabethaCemetery
- Wetmore CemeteryHoltonCemetery
- Williams CemeterySenecaCemetery
- Woodlawn CemeterySabethaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Nemaha County compares
Nemaha County has 33.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 9.4 for Kansas, which puts it 47th of 105 Kansas counties on this measure. Census estimates count 131 deaths here in 2024, about 33 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (11th of 105 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Nemaha County | Kansas | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 33.8 | 9.4 | 47th of 105 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.7 | 3.4 | 34th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 131 | 28,731 | 43rd of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.9 | 10.3 | 62nd of 105 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 281 | 11th of 105 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 33 | 102 | 77th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 36 | 21st of 105 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 18th of 105 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 487 | 72nd of 105 |
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 Kansas counties with the figure available. Compare Nemaha County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Nemaha County
- Hayes-Popkess Funeral HomeFuneral home · Seneca
- Lauer Funeral HomeFuneral home · Seneca · (785) 336-2101
- Popkess Mortuary IncMortuary · Seneca · (785) 336-2155
- Popkess Mortuary IncMortuary · Sabetha · (785) 284-2101
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 Nemaha County?
We list 34 cemeteries in Nemaha County, Kansas. 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 Nemaha County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Kansas 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 Nemaha County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Kansas law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.