Cemeteries in Burt County, NE
Burt County, Nebraska has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Oakland (7), Tekamah (3) and Macy (2). Among them are 1 family cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Burt County
- Craig CemeteryOaklandCemetery
- Silver Creek CemeteryTekamahCemetery
- Tekamah CemeteryTekamahCemetery
- Argo CemeteryOaklandCemetery
- Arizona CemeteryTekamahCemetery
- Grace CemeteryOaklandCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryMacyCemetery
- Holy Family CemeteryMacyFamily cemetery
- Lyons CemeteryOaklandCemetery
- Oakland CemeteryOaklandCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryOaklandCemetery
- Salem CemeteryOaklandCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Burt County?
We list 12 cemeteries in Burt 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 Burt 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 Burt 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.
Related guides
- How Do You Find Where Someone Is Buried?A step-by-step method using death records, obituaries, funeral homes, cemetery offices and online indexes.
- How to Find an Old GraveTracing 18th and 19th century burials: county records, topographic maps, church registers and reading weathered stones safely.
- Cemetery Etiquette: How to Visit RespectfullyVisiting hours, where to walk, photography, gravestone rubbing, children and pets, and visiting family cemeteries on private land.