Cemeteries in Mineral County, NV
Mineral County, Nevada has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hawthorne (5), Fallon (1) and Yerington (1). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (14%).
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How Mineral County compares
Mineral County has 15.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 5th of 17 Nevada counties on this measure. Census estimates count 108 deaths here in 2024, about 108 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (7th of 17 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Mineral County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 15.6 | 0.5 | 5th of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.2 | 8th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 108 | 28,893 | 11th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 15.4 | 173.0 | 10th of 17 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 60 | 7th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 108 | 482 | 11th 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 Mineral County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Mineral County
- Gunter's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hawthorne
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 Mineral County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Mineral 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 Mineral 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 Mineral 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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