Cemeteries in Stanton County, NE
Stanton County, Nebraska has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Stanton (8), Norfolk (4) and Wisner (1). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (15%), 1 Christian cemetery (8%) and 1 Lutheran cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Stanton County
- Spring Branch Cemetery560 Avenue · NorfolkChristian cemetery
- Lutheran CemeteryNorfolkLutheran cemetery
- Bega CemeteryNorfolkCemetery
- Belz CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Erychleb CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Koch CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Pilger CemeteryWisnerCemetery
- Pleasant Run CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Stanton CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Zander CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Zilmer CemeteryStantonCemetery
- Zion CemeteryNorfolkCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Stanton County compares
Stanton County has 22.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.6 for Nebraska, which puts it 47th of 93 Nebraska counties on this measure.
| Measure | Stanton County | Nebraska | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 22.6 | 7.6 | 47th of 93 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.0 | 2.0 | 33rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 49 | 18,308 | 63rd of 93 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.8 | 12.0 | 59th 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 Stanton County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Stanton County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Stanton 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 Stanton 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 Stanton 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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