Cemeteries in Fillmore County, NE
Fillmore County, Nebraska has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Geneva (18), Sutton (3) and Friend (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (13%), 3 Lutheran cemeteries (13%) and 1 veterans cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Fillmore County
- North Lutheran CemeteryGenevaLutheran cemetery
- Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery NorthGenevaLutheran cemetery
- South Lutheran CemeteryGenevaLutheran cemetery
- Antioch CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Bohemian Brethren CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Bohemian National CemeteryGenevaNational cemetery
- Chelsea CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Exeter CemeteryFriendCemetery
- Fairmont CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Fairmont CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Fairview CemeterySuttonCemetery
- Franklin CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Geneva CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Grafton CemeterySuttonCemetery
- Harmony CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Holy Cross CemeterySuttonCemetery
- Horton CemeteryYorkCemetery
- Ohiowa CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Shickley CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Summit CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Swedish CemeteryGenevaCemetery
- Zion CemeteryGenevaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Fillmore County compares
Fillmore County has 41.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 23rd of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 77 deaths here in 2024, about 39 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (22nd of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Fillmore County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 41.7 | 7.6 | 23rd of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.0 | 2.0 | 24th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 77 | 18,308 | 44th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.3 | 12.0 | 66th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 180 | 22nd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 39 | 102 | 51st 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 Fillmore County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Fillmore County
- Farmer & Son Funeral Homes, Inc.Funeral home · Geneva · (402) 759-3617
- Farmer Funeral HomeFuneral home · Exeter · (402) 266-3621
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 Fillmore County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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 Fillmore 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
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.