Cemeteries in Sherman County, NE
Sherman County, Nebraska has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Loup City (10) and Ravenna (3). Among them are 1 church cemetery (8%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Sherman County
- St. Francis Parish CemeteryLoup CityCatholic cemetery
- Austin CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Balsora CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Gray CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Hayestown CemeteryRavennaCemetery
- Hazard CemeteryRavennaCemetery
- Litchfield CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Lone Elm CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Saint Josephats CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Souleville CemeteryRavennaCemetery
- Union CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
- Verdurette CemeteryLoup CityCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sherman County compares
Sherman County has 44.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 20th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure. Census estimates count 42 deaths here in 2024, about 42 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (44th of 93 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sherman County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 44.1 | 7.6 | 20th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.3 | 2.0 | 42nd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 42 | 18,308 | 67th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.2 | 12.0 | 67th of 93 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 180 | 44th of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 42 | 102 | 50th 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 Sherman County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sherman County
- Higgins Funeral HomeFuneral home · Loup City · (308) 745-0745
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 Sherman County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Sherman 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 Sherman 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 Sherman 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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