Cemeteries in Nevada
Our directory lists 170 cemeteries in Nevada, spread across 17 counties and 49 cities and towns. Identified types include 12 church cemeteries (7%), 9 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
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Winnemucca16
- Reno10
- Pioche10
- Virginia City10
- Battle Mountain8
- Tonopah8
- Eureka8
- Elko7
- Hawthorne7
- 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 170 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.
How do I find where someone is buried in Nevada?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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