Cemeteries in Esmeralda County, NV
Esmeralda County, Nevada has 3 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Goldfield (2) and Tonopah (1).
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How Esmeralda County compares
Esmeralda County has 41.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 2nd of 17 Nevada counties on this measure.
| Measure | Esmeralda County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 41.7 | 0.5 | 2nd of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 0.2 | 14th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 14 | 28,893 | 17th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.7 | 173.0 | 15th of 17 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 60 | 13th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 482 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 30 | 5th of 17 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 5 | 3rd of 17 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 250 | 11th 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 Esmeralda County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Esmeralda County?
We list 3 cemeteries in Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda 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.