Cemeteries in Sheridan County, NE
Sheridan County, Nebraska has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Rushville (9), Gordon (3) and Alliance (2).
All cemeteries in Sheridan County
- Abold CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Amity CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Beaver Valley CemeteryChadronCemetery
- Beguin CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryGordonCemetery
- Fair View CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Gordon CemeteryGordonCemetery
- Hay Springs CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryGordonCemetery
- Neely Flat CemeteryAllianceCemetery
- Novotny CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Ode Black Memorial CemeteryAllianceCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
- Saint Peters CemeteryRushvilleCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sheridan County compares
Sheridan County has 30.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 34th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 54 deaths here in 2024, about 54 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (44th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sheridan County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 30.4 | 7.6 | 34th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 2.0 | 79th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 54 | 18,308 | 58th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.6 | 12.0 | 63rd of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 180 | 44th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 54 | 102 | 38th 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 Sheridan County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sheridan County
- Chamberlain Pier Funeral HomeFuneral home · Gordon · (308) 282-2737
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 Sheridan County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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 Sheridan 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.