Cemeteries in Humboldt County, NV
Humboldt County, Nevada has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 church cemetery (6%), 1 Catholic cemetery (6%) and 1 historic cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Humboldt County
- Pioneer Cemetery29 Pacific Avenue · WinnemuccaCemetery
- McDermitt CemeteryWinnemuccaCemetery
- Summit Lake CemeteryWinnemuccaCemetery
- CatholicWinnemuccaCatholic cemetery
- City of WinnemuccaWinnemuccaCemetery
- Fraternal Order of EaglesWinnemuccaCemetery
- Free & Accepted MasonsWinnemuccaCemetery
- Golconda CemeteryWinnemuccaCemetery
- Howard CemeteryWinnemuccaCemetery
- Humboldt CountyWinnemuccaCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd FellowsWinnemuccaCemetery
- Knights of PythiasWinnemuccaCemetery
- Lassens Grave May 59WinnemuccaCemetery
- Orovada CemeteryWinnemuccaCemetery
- Paradise Valley CemeteryWinnemuccaCemetery
- Winnemucca CemeteryWinnemuccaCemetery
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How Humboldt County compares
Humboldt County has 9.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 8th of 17 Nevada counties on this measure. Census estimates count 171 deaths here in 2024, about 171 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (7th of 17 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Humboldt County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 9.3 | 0.5 | 8th of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.2 | 9th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 171 | 28,893 | 9th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 10.7 | 173.0 | 12th of 17 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 60 | 7th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 171 | 482 | 8th of 12 |
| 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 Humboldt County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Humboldt County
- Sonoma Funeral HomeFuneral home · Winnemucca · (775) 623-2986
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 Humboldt County?
We list 16 cemeteries in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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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