Cemeteries in Hamilton County, NE
Hamilton County, Nebraska has 26 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Aurora (18), Central City (3) and Grand Island (3). Among them are 1 Mennonite and Amish cemetery (4%) and 1 church cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Hamilton County
- Mennonite Brethren CemeteryAuroraMennonite and Amish cemetery
- Aurora CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Case CemeteryGrand IslandCemetery
- Farmers Valley CemeterySuttonCemetery
- Franklin CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Friesen CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Giltner CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryGrand IslandCemetery
- Hampton CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Lerton CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Lincoln Valley CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Lindale CemeteryCentral CityCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryCentral CityCemetery
- North Blue CemeteryCentral CityCemetery
- Norwegian CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Phillips CemeteryGrand IslandCemetery
- Prairie Gem CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Richland CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Salem CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Salem Evangelical CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Seaton CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Siloa CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Stockham CemeterySuttonCemetery
- United CemeteryAuroraCemetery
- Youst CemeteryAuroraCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Hamilton County compares
Hamilton County has 27.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 40th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 104 deaths here in 2024, about 104 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (44th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hamilton County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 27.2 | 7.6 | 40th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.8 | 2.0 | 13th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 104 | 18,308 | 34th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.0 | 12.0 | 56th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 180 | 44th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 104 | 102 | 16th of 72 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 25 | 11th of 93 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 8 | 9th of 93 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 404 | 36th 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 Hamilton County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hamilton County
- Higby-Mc Quiston Mortuary IncMortuary · Aurora · (402) 694-2199
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 Hamilton County?
We list 26 cemeteries in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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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