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Cemeteries in Bernalillo County, NM

Bernalillo County, New Mexico has 35 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Albuquerque (16), Laguna (4) and Carnuel (2). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (23%), 4 Catholic cemeteries (11%) and 3 Christian cemeteries (9%).

35
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13
towns represented
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historic
8
church cemeteries
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How Bernalillo County compares

Bernalillo County has 0.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 32nd of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 6,721 deaths here in 2024, about 560 for each of the 12 funeral homes we know of (1st of 33 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureBernalillo CountyNew MexicoRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents0.55.032nd of 33
Cemeteries per 100 square miles3.00.91st of 33
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)6,72122,2701st of 33
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery192.021.01st of 33
Funeral homes12841st of 33
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home5602653rd of 28
Cremation providers7211st of 33
Monument dealers012nd of 33
Notable burials602222nd of 33

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 New Mexico counties with the figure available. Compare Bernalillo County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Bernalillo County?

We list 35 cemeteries in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. 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 Bernalillo County kept?

Death certificates are held by the New Mexico 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 Bernalillo County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. New Mexico law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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