Cemeteries in Douglas County, NV
Douglas County, Nevada has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Gardnerville (2), Kingsbury (2) and East Valley (1). Among them are 1 memorial park (14%).
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How Douglas County compares
Douglas County has 1.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 12th of 17 Nevada counties on this measure. Census estimates count 674 deaths here in 2024, about 135 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (3rd of 17 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Douglas County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.4 | 0.5 | 12th of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.0 | 0.2 | 3rd of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 674 | 28,893 | 6th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 96.3 | 173.0 | 5th of 17 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 60 | 3rd of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 135 | 482 | 9th of 12 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 30 | 5th of 17 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 5 | 3rd of 17 |
| Notable burials | 8 | 250 | 6th of 17 |
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 Nevada counties with the figure available. Compare Douglas County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Douglas County
- Eastside Funeral Home and CremationFuneral home · Minden · (775) 908-9225
- FitzHenry's Carson Valley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Minden · (775) 782-1999
- FitzHenry’s Carson Valley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Gardnerville
- Fitzhenry's Carson Valley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Gardnerville · (775) 782-1999
- Walton's Funerals & Cremations - GardnervilleFuneral home · Gardnerville · (775) 783-9312
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 Douglas County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Douglas County, Nevada. 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 Douglas County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Nevada 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 Douglas County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Nevada law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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- 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.