Cemeteries in Hitchcock County, NE
Hitchcock County, Nebraska has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Trenton (8), Benkelman (1) and Hayes Center (1).
All cemeteries in Hitchcock County
- Cornell CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Grove CemeteryMcCookCemetery
- Old Palisade CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Palisade CemeteryHayes CenterCemetery
- Pleasant Ridge CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Rosefield CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Saint James CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Stratton CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- Trenton CemeteryTrentonCemetery
- West Union CemeteryBenkelmanCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Hitchcock County compares
Hitchcock County has 44.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 19th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure.
| Measure | Hitchcock County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 44.7 | 7.6 | 19th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.5 | 2.0 | 60th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 40 | 18,308 | 68th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.6 | 12.0 | 61st 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 Hitchcock County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Hitchcock County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock 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 Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.