Cemeteries in Antelope County, NE
Antelope County, Nebraska has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Neligh (12), Creighton (3) and Plainview (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (6%) and 1 Lutheran cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Antelope County
- Concordia Lutheran CemeteryNelighLutheran cemetery
- All Saints CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Brunswick CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Clearwater CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Laurel Hill CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Millerboro CemeteryCreightonCemetery
- Oakdale CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Orchard Hill CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Pleasant Ridge CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeteryCreightonCemetery
- Royal CemeteryCreightonCemetery
- Saint Boniface CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Saint Peters CemeteryNelighCemetery
- Saint Theresa CemeteryNelighCemetery
- West Cedar Valley CemeteryNelighCemetery
- West Willowdale CemeteryNelighCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Antelope County compares
Antelope County has 26.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 41st of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 52 deaths here in 2024, about 17 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (15th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Antelope County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 26.7 | 7.6 | 41st of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.0 | 2.0 | 54th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 52 | 18,308 | 59th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.1 | 12.0 | 69th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 180 | 15th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 17 | 102 | 67th of 72 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 25 | 11th of 93 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 8 | 9th of 93 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 404 | 23rd of 93 |
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 Nebraska counties with the figure available. Compare Antelope County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Antelope County
- Brock Haus Harlan Funeral HomeFuneral home · Tilden · (402) 368-5300
- Snider Memorial Funeral HomeFuneral home · Neligh · (402) 887-9987
- Snider Memorial Funeral HomeFuneral home · Elgin · (402) 843-2468
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 Antelope County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Antelope County, Nebraska. 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 Antelope County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Nebraska 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 Antelope County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Nebraska law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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