Cemeteries in Sarpy County, NE
Sarpy County, Nebraska has 18 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Gretna (4), La Vista (3) and Papillion (2). Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (6%), 1 national cemetery (6%) and 1 military cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Sarpy County
- Omaha National Cemetery14250 Schram Road · OmahaNational cemetery
- Bellevue CemeteryBellevueCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryPapillionCemetery
- Fort Crook/Offutt CemeteryBellevueCemetery
- Grabow CemeteryGretnaCemetery
- Indian Mound CemeteryLouisvilleCemetery
- La Platte CemeteryOffutt Air Force BaseCemetery
- Papillion CemeteryLa VistaCemetery
- Portal CemeteryRalstonCemetery
- Voss Mohr CemeteryChalcoCemetery
- Ball CemeteryLouisvilleCemetery
- Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel CemeteryLa VistaCemetery
- Cedar Dale CemeteryPapillionCemetery
- Holy Sepulcher CemeteryGretnaCemetery
- Laborde CemeteryGretnaCemetery
- Pennsylvania CemeteryGretnaCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryLa VistaCemetery
- Springfield Memorial CemeterySpringfieldCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sarpy County compares
Sarpy County has 0.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 92nd of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,296 deaths here in 2024, about 324 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (8th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sarpy County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.9 | 7.6 | 92nd of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.6 | 2.0 | 2nd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,296 | 18,308 | 3rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 72.0 | 12.0 | 2nd of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 180 | 8th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 324 | 102 | 1st of 72 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 25 | 3rd of 93 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 8 | 9th of 93 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 404 | 14th 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 Sarpy County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sarpy County
- Bellevue Memorial Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Bellevue · (402) 291-5000
- Bethany Funeral HomeFuneral home · La Vista · (402) 593-6100
- Kahler-Dolce MortuaryMortuary · Papillion · (402) 339-3232
- Roeder MortuaryMortuary · Gretna · (402) 332-0090
- John A Gentleman Mortuaries and CrematoryCremation provider · Bellevue · (402) 391-1664
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 Sarpy County?
We list 18 cemeteries in Sarpy 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 Sarpy 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 Sarpy 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
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.