Cemeteries in Elko County, NV
Elko County, Nevada has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Elko (7), Wells (4) and Jackpot (2). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (12%).
All cemeteries in Elko County
- Wells Cemetery451 6th Street · WellsCemetery
- Carlin CemeteryCarlinCemetery
- Chinatown CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Elko City CemeteryElkoMunicipal cemetery
- Masonic CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Metropolis CemeteryWellsCemetery
- Midas CemeteryBattle MountainCemetery
- Premo CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Smith CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Starr Valley CemeteryWellsCemetery
- Buell CemeteryJackpotCemetery
- Fort Halleck CemeterySpring CreekCemetery
- George Washington CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Montello CemeteryJackpotCemetery
- New CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Ruby Valley CemeterySpring CreekCemetery
- Wells City CemeteryWellsMunicipal cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Elko County compares
Elko County has 3.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 10th of 17 Nevada counties on this measure. Census estimates count 489 deaths here in 2024, about 489 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (7th of 17 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Elko County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.1 | 0.5 | 10th of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 0.2 | 13th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 489 | 28,893 | 7th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 28.8 | 173.0 | 8th of 17 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 60 | 7th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 489 | 482 | 4th of 12 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 30 | 5th of 17 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 5 | 3rd of 17 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 250 | 8th 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 Elko County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Elko County
- Burns Funeral HomeFuneral home · Elko · (775) 738-5111
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 Elko County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Elko 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 Elko 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 Elko 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 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.
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