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
How Polk County compares
Polk County has 19.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 57th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure.
| Measure | Polk County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.0 | 7.6 | 57th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.3 | 2.0 | 43rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 86 | 18,308 | 41st of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.6 | 12.0 | 28th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 180 | 73rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 102 | Not available |
| 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 Polk County with other places.
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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