Cemeteries in Phelps County, NE
Phelps County, Nebraska has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Holdrege (9) and Elwood (2).
All cemeteries in Phelps County
- Bethel CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Fridhem CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Highland CemeteryElwoodCemetery
- Immanuel CemeteryElwoodCemetery
- Industry CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Magill CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Platte Valley CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Prairie CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Prairie Home CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Sandstrom CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
- Shaw CemeteryHoldregeCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Phelps County compares
Phelps County has 12.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 72nd of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 101 deaths here in 2024, about 101 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (44th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Phelps County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.2 | 7.6 | 72nd of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.0 | 2.0 | 52nd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 101 | 18,308 | 36th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.2 | 12.0 | 23rd of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 180 | 44th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 101 | 102 | 18th 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 Phelps County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Phelps County
- Nelson-Bauer Funeral HomeFuneral home · Holdrege · (308) 995-4114
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 Phelps County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps 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.