Cemeteries in De Baca County, NM
De Baca County, New Mexico has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Sumner (11), La Lande (1) and Taiban (1).
All cemeteries in De Baca County
- Fort Sumner CemeteryHill Dunn Street · Fort SumnerCemetery
- McCabe CemeteryMcCabe Street · Fort SumnerCemetery
- Taiban CemeteryCounty Road 3-2 · TaibanCemetery
- La Lande CemeteryLa LandeCemetery
- Blanco CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Engleville CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Guadalupe CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Locust Grove CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Morris CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Old Fort Sumner CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Ricardo CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Salado Creek CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Yeso CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How De Baca County compares
De Baca County has 78.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 5th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 29 deaths here in 2024, about 29 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (22nd of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | De Baca County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 78.5 | 5.0 | 5th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 0.9 | 23rd of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 29 | 22,270 | 32nd of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.2 | 21.0 | 28th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 84 | 22nd of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 29 | 265 | 28th of 28 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 21 | 12th of 33 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 33 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 222 | 7th 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 De Baca County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in De Baca County
- Chavez Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fort Sumner · (575) 355-2311
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 De Baca County?
We list 13 cemeteries in De Baca 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 De Baca 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 De Baca 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.