Cemeteries in Pierce County, NE
Pierce County, Nebraska has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Plainview (8), Pierce (5) and Norfolk (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (7%) and 1 Lutheran cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Pierce County
- Zion Lutheran CemeteryPierceLutheran cemetery
- Eden Valley CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Immanuel CemeteryNorfolkCemetery
- Immanuel CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Lambrecht CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Osmond CemeteryPierceCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Prospect View CemeteryPierceCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryPierceCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryPierceCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Stark Valley CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Trinity CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
- Zion CemeteryPlainviewCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Pierce County compares
Pierce County has 19.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 56th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 64 deaths here in 2024, about 21 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (15th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Pierce County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.1 | 7.6 | 56th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.4 | 2.0 | 37th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 64 | 18,308 | 52nd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.6 | 12.0 | 50th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 180 | 15th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 21 | 102 | 64th 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 Pierce County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Pierce County
- Ashburn Funeral HomeFuneral home · Plainview · (402) 582-4712
- Ashburn Funeral Homes, Inc.Funeral home · Plainview · (402) 582-4712
- Stonacek Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Pierce · (402) 371-7676
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 Pierce County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Pierce 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 Pierce 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 Pierce 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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