Cemeteries in McPherson County, NE
McPherson County, Nebraska has 1 cemetery in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town.
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How McPherson County compares
McPherson County has 26.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 42nd of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure.
| Measure | McPherson County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 26.6 | 7.6 | 42nd of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 2.0 | 93rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 0 | 18,308 | 93rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 0.0 | 12.0 | 93rd 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 McPherson County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in McPherson County?
We list 1 cemetery in McPherson 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 McPherson 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 McPherson 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
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- 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.