Cemeteries in Howard County, NE
Howard County, Nebraska has 26 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Saint Paul (21), Loup City (2) and Grand Island (1).
All cemeteries in Howard County
- Cotesfield CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Czechoslovakia CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Danish CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Dannevirke CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Ebenezer CemeteryRavennaCemetery
- Elba CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Elmwood CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Fairdale CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Hamm CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Kelso CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Loup Fork CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Mount Carmel CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- North CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- North Logan CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Norwegian CemeteryGrand IslandCemetery
- Nysted CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Oak Ridge CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Rock Creek CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Saint Anthony CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Saint Mary CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Saint Wenceslaus CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Scotch CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Summit CemeteryGreeleyCemetery
- Swedish Pioneer CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
- Warsaw CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Howard County compares
Howard County has 39.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 26th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 76 deaths here in 2024, about 38 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (22nd of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Howard County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 39.6 | 7.6 | 26th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.6 | 2.0 | 16th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 76 | 18,308 | 45th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.9 | 12.0 | 73rd of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 180 | 22nd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 38 | 102 | 52nd 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 Howard County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Howard County
- Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral HomeFuneral home · St Paul · (308) 754-4651
- Peters Funeral HomeFuneral home · St Paul · (308) 754-5543
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 Howard County?
We list 26 cemeteries in Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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.