Cemeteries in Curry County, NM
Curry County, New Mexico has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Clovis (5), Cannon Air Force Base (2) and Melrose (2). Among them are 1 memorial park (9%).
All cemeteries in Curry County
- Memorial Cemetery810 East Center Avenue · Melrose · est. 1911Cemetery
- North CemeteryCurry Road 13 · MelroseCemetery
- Field CemeteryCannon Air Force BaseCemetery
- Grady CemeteryTucumcariCemetery
- Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens CemeteryClovisMemorial park
- Mission Garden CemeteryClovisCemetery
- Mitchell CemeteryClovisCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryClovisCemetery
- Roach CemeteryClovisCemetery
- Texico CemeteryTexicoCemetery
- Yeakley CemeteryCannon Air Force BaseCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Curry County compares
Curry County has 2.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 26th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 492 deaths here in 2024, about 246 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Curry County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.3 | 5.0 | 26th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 0.9 | 17th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 492 | 22,270 | 13th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 44.7 | 21.0 | 7th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 84 | 10th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 246 | 265 | 10th of 28 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 21 | 12th of 33 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 33 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 222 | 18th 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 Curry County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Curry County
- Muffley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Clovis · (575) 762-4435
- Steed-Todd Funeral HomeFuneral home · Clovis · (575) 763-5541
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 Curry County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Curry 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 Curry 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 Curry 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.