Cemeteries in Nuckolls County, NE
Nuckolls County, Nebraska has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Nelson (11) and Superior (1).
All cemeteries in Nuckolls County
- Beulah CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Evergreen CemeterySuperiorCemetery
- Liberty Creek CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Nora CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Oxbow CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Salem CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Smith CemeteryNelsonCemetery
- Spring Creek CemeteryNelsonCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Nuckolls County compares
Nuckolls County has 29.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 37th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 55 deaths here in 2024, about 14 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (8th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Nuckolls County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 29.3 | 7.6 | 37th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.1 | 2.0 | 47th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 55 | 18,308 | 57th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.6 | 12.0 | 49th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 180 | 8th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 14 | 102 | 69th of 72 |
| 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 Nuckolls County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Nuckolls County
- Klawitter-Price Funeral HomeFuneral home · Nelson
- Price Funeral HomeFuneral home · Superior · (402) 879-3900
- Williams Funeral HomeFuneral home · Superior
- Williams Funeral Home and MonumentsFuneral home · Superior · (402) 879-3123
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 Nuckolls County?
We list 12 cemeteries in Nuckolls 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 Nuckolls 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 Nuckolls 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.