Cemeteries in Eddy County, NM
Eddy County, New Mexico has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Carlsbad (8), Artesia (6) and Loving (4). Among them are 1 memorial park (5%) and 1 family cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Eddy County
- Woodbine Cemetery201 East Hermosa Drive · ArtesiaCemetery
- Carlsbad CemeteryCarlsbadCemetery
- McDonald CemeteryAtokaCemetery
- Bounds Family CemeteryLovingFamily cemetery
- Braddock GravesiteArtesiaCemetery
- Cuba CemeteryLovingCemetery
- DeMoss CemeteryCarlsbadCemetery
- Hope South CemeteryArtesiaCemetery
- Hope West CemeteryArtesiaCemetery
- Lakewood CemeteryAtokaCemetery
- Lookout CemeteryLovingCemetery
- Loving CemeteryLovingCemetery
- Old Lakewood CemeteryAtokaCemetery
- Queen CemeteryCarlsbadCemetery
- Rattlesnake Springs CemeteryCarlsbadCemetery
- Rocky Arroyo CemeteryCarlsbadCemetery
- Seven Rivers Cemetery (historical)CarlsbadCemetery
- South CemeteryCarlsbadCemetery
- Turknett CemeteryArtesiaCemetery
- Twin Oaks Memorial ParkArtesiaMemorial park
- X Bar Ranch CemeteryCarlsbadCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Eddy County compares
Eddy County has 3.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 22nd of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 621 deaths here in 2024, about 207 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (7th of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Eddy County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.4 | 5.0 | 22nd of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 0.9 | 26th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 621 | 22,270 | 11th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 29.6 | 21.0 | 12th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 84 | 7th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 207 | 265 | 13th of 28 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 21 | 6th 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 Eddy County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Eddy County
- Denton-Wood Funeral HomeFuneral home · Carlsbad · (575) 885-6363
- Terpening & Son MortuaryMortuary · Artesia · (575) 746-2231
- West Funeral Home LLC.Funeral home · Carlsbad · (575) 885-2211
- Sunset Gardens CremationCremation provider · Carlsbad · (505) 885-3325
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 Eddy County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Eddy 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 Eddy 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 Eddy 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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