Cemeteries in Kearney County, NE
Kearney County, Nebraska has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Minden (11), Gibbon (2) and Holdrege (1). Among them are 1 family cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Kearney County
- Eaton CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Free Mission CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Garden Plain CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Holy Family CemeteryGibbonFamily cemetery
- Keene CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Liberty CemeteryMindenCemetery
- May CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Minden CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Minden Prairie CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Norman CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Osco CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Saint Paul CemeteryGibbonCemetery
- White Hill CemeteryMindenCemetery
- Wilcox CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Kearney County compares
Kearney County has 20.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 53rd of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 71 deaths here in 2024, about 71 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (44th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Kearney County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 20.7 | 7.6 | 53rd of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.7 | 2.0 | 34th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 71 | 18,308 | 47th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.1 | 12.0 | 42nd of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 180 | 44th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 71 | 102 | 27th 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 Kearney County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Kearney County
- Craig Funeral HomeFuneral home · Minden · (308) 832-2020
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 Kearney County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney 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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