Cemeteries in Garfield County, NE
Garfield County, Nebraska has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Burwell (6) and Ord (1). Among them are 1 historic cemetery (14%).
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How Garfield County compares
Garfield County has 41.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 24th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure.
| Measure | Garfield County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 41.0 | 7.6 | 24th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.2 | 2.0 | 65th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 39 | 18,308 | 69th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.6 | 12.0 | 40th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 180 | 73rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 102 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 25 | 11th of 93 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 8 | 9th of 93 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 404 | 51st 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 Garfield County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Garfield County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Garfield 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 Garfield 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 Garfield 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 Are Cemetery Plots Organized?Sections, lots, rows and graves explained, plus how to read a cemetery map and a plot deed.
- How Deep Is a Grave?Where "six feet under" comes from, typical depths today, and what state rules actually require.
- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.