Cemeteries in Lyon County, NV
Lyon County, Nevada has 8 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fernley (2), Silver Springs (2) and Dayton (1). Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (13%) and 1 memorial park (13%).
All cemeteries in Lyon County
- Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery14 Veterans Way · FernleyVeterans cemetery
- Elm Tree CemeterySmithCemetery
- Eunice Marcum Memorial CemeteryFernley · est. 1985Cemetery
- Hillcrest CemeterySmith ValleyCemetery
- Churchill CemeterySilver SpringsCemetery
- Dayton CemeteryDaytonCemetery
- Desert Memorial GardensSilver SpringsMemorial park
- Yerington CemeteryYeringtonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Lyon County compares
Lyon County has 1.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 13th of 17 Nevada counties on this measure. Census estimates count 744 deaths here in 2024, about 744 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (7th of 17 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lyon County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.3 | 0.5 | 13th of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 0.2 | 4th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 744 | 28,893 | 5th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 93.0 | 173.0 | 6th of 17 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 60 | 7th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 744 | 482 | 1st of 12 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 30 | 5th of 17 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 5 | 3rd of 17 |
| Notable burials | 19 | 250 | 4th 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 Lyon County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lyon County
- Freitas Rupracht Funeral HomeFuneral home · Yerington · (775) 463-2911
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 Lyon County?
We list 8 cemeteries in Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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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