Cemeteries in Eureka County, NV
Eureka County, Nevada has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Eureka (7) and Carlin (3). Among them are 1 church cemetery (10%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Eureka County
- Beowawe Indian CemeteryCarlinCemetery
- Maidens Grave CemeteryCarlinCemetery
- Saint Brendans Catholic CemeteryEurekaCatholic cemetery
- Ann Marie Long Fenstermaker GraveEurekaCemetery
- Cedar Hills CemeteryEurekaCemetery
- Chinese CemeteryEurekaCemetery
- Eureka Masonic CemeteryEurekaCemetery
- Masonic CemeteryEurekaCemetery
- Pioneers GraveCarlinCemetery
- Schwamb CemeteryEurekaCemetery
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How Eureka County compares
Eureka County has 53.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 1st of 17 Nevada counties on this measure.
| Measure | Eureka County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 53.3 | 0.5 | 1st of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.2 | 5th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 45 | 28,893 | 16th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.5 | 173.0 | 16th 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 Eureka County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Eureka County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Eureka 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 Eureka 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 Eureka 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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