Cemeteries in Nevada
Our directory lists 167 cemeteries in Nevada, spread across 17 counties and 49 cities and towns. Identified types include 12 church cemeteries (7%), 8 municipal cemeteries (5%) and 6 Catholic cemeteries (4%). Winnemucca has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 16. The earliest recorded establishment year among Nevada listings is 1901. 10 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Nevada
- Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery1900 Buchanan Blvd, Boulder CityVeterans cemetery
- Ward CemeteryWard Mine Road, WardCemetery
- Northeast Cherry Creek CemeteryWhite Pine County Road 25, Cherry CreekCemetery
- Osceola CemeteryOsceola Road, OsceolaCemetery
- Southwest Cherry Creek CemeteryWhite Pine County Road 23, Cherry CreekCemetery
- Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery14 Veterans Way, FernleyVeterans cemetery
- Las Vegas Pet Cemetery7450 Craig Road, Las VegasPet cemetery
- Stewart Cemetery111 Clear Creek Avenue, Carson CityCemetery
- Tonopah CemeteryTonopah · est. 1901Cemetery
- Boulder City Municipal Cemetery501 Adams Blvd, Boulder CityMunicipal cemetery
- Grandview Cemetery5441 Vicki Ann Lane, PahrumpCemetery
- Mountain View Cemetery435 Stoker Avenue, RenoCemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Nevada
Religious cemeteries
How Nevada compares
Nevada has 0.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 50th of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 28,893 deaths here in 2024, about 482 for each of the 60 funeral homes we know of (45th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Nevada | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.5 | 5.3 | 50th of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 5.1 | 50th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 28,893 | 3,086,925 | 33rd of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 173.0 | 17.2 | 2nd of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 60 | 21,457 | 45th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 482 | 144 | 1st of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 30 | 3,611 | 31st of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 5 | 1,091 | 40th of 51 |
| Notable burials | 250 | 68,091 | 41st of 51 |
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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Nevada with other places.
Notable people buried in Nevada
Wikidata records 250 notable people as buried in 17 Nevada cemeteries. The best documented:
- Dawn Wells1938-2020American actressMountain View Cemetery, Reno, NV
- Pat McCarran1876-1954American politicianMountain View Cemetery, Reno, NV
- Pamela Blake1915-2009American actressSouthern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, NV
- Charles Herbert1948-2015American child actorSouthern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, NV
- Tasker Oddie1870-1950American politicianLone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City, NV
- Wayde Preston1929-1992American actorLone Mountain Cemetery, Lovelock, NV
- Sonny Bupp1928-2007American actorSouthern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, NV
- Rhoshii Wells1976-2008American boxerWoodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, NV
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Winnemucca16
- Reno10
- Virginia City10
- Pioche9
- Eureka8
- Elko7
- Battle Mountain7
- Hawthorne7
- Tonopah7
- Fernley5
- Caliente5
- Las Vegas4
- Carson City4
- Fallon4
- Ely4
- Carlin4
- Wells4
- Pahrump3
- Lovelock3
- Beatty3
- Paradise2
- Mesquite2
- Boulder City2
- Spring Creek2
- Dayton2
- Moapa Valley2
- Gardnerville2
- Silver Springs2
- Yerington2
- Kingsbury2
- Jackpot2
- Alamo2
- Goldfield2
- Cherry Creek2
- Henderson1
- North Las Vegas1
- Gardnerville Ranchos1
- Incline Village1
- Laughlin1
- Indian Hills1
- Smith Valley1
- East Valley1
- Verdi1
- Bunkerville1
- McGill1
- Smith1
- Moapa Town1
- Osceola1
- Ward1
Cemeteries by county
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Nevada?
Our directory currently lists 167 cemeteries in Nevada, across 17 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Nevada?
Yes. We list 3 veterans cemeteries in Nevada, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Nevada?
We list 2 cemeteries in Nevada with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
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