Cemeteries in Storey County, NV
Storey County, Nevada has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Virginia City (10) and Dayton (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (27%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (18%) and 1 Jewish cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Storey County
- Mount Saint Mary CemeteryVirginia CityCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryVirginia CityCemetery
- Catholic CemeteryVirginia CityCatholic cemetery
- Catholic CemeteryVirginia CityCatholic cemetery
- Hebrew CemeteryVirginia CityJewish cemetery
- Fireman CemeteryVirginia CityCemetery
- Masonic CemeteryVirginia CityCemetery
- Masonic CemeteryVirginia CityCemetery
- Molossia CemeteryDaytonCemetery
- Silver Terrace CemeteriesVirginia CityCemetery
- Virginia City CemeteriesVirginia CityCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Storey County compares
Storey County has 26.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 0.5 for Nevada, which puts it 4th of 17 Nevada counties on this measure.
| Measure | Storey County | Nevada | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 26.8 | 0.5 | 4th of 17 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.2 | 0.2 | 1st of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 68 | 28,893 | 12th of 17 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.2 | 173.0 | 14th 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 Storey County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Storey County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Storey 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 Storey 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 Storey 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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