Cemeteries in Merrick County, NE
Merrick County, Nebraska has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Central City (5), Osceola (2) and Fullerton (1). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Merrick County
- Saint Lawrence CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Silver Creek CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Bureau CemeteryFullertonCemetery
- Burke CemeteryCentral CityCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryCentral CityCemetery
- Central City CemeteryCentral CityMunicipal cemetery
- Chapman CemeteryGrand IslandCemetery
- Clarks CemeteryCentral CityCemetery
- Prairie Creek CemeteryCentral CityCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeterySaint PaulCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Merrick County compares
Merrick County has 12.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 71st of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 89 deaths here in 2024, about 89 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (44th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Merrick County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.8 | 7.6 | 71st of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.1 | 2.0 | 50th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 89 | 18,308 | 40th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.9 | 12.0 | 24th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 180 | 44th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 89 | 102 | 24th of 72 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 25 | 11th of 93 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 8 | 1st 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 Merrick County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Merrick County
- Solt-Wagner Funeral HomeFuneral home · Central City · (308) 946-3095
- Wegner Monument Co.Monument dealer · Central City · (308) 946-2032
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 Merrick County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Merrick 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 Merrick 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 Merrick 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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- 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.
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