Cemeteries in Polk County, NE
Polk County, Nebraska has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Osceola (5) and Stromsburg (5). Among them are 1 church cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Polk County
- Beulah CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Blue Ridge CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Graceland CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Hoffer CemeteryStromsburgCemetery
- Laclede CemeteryStromsburgCemetery
- Polk CemeteryStromsburgCemetery
- Stromsburg CemeteryStromsburgCemetery
- Swede Home CemeteryStromsburgCemetery
- Union CemeteryOsceolaCemetery
- Wesley Chapel CemeteryOsceolaChurch cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Polk County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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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