Cemeteries in Grant County, NM
Grant County, New Mexico has 30 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Silver City (11), Bayard (6) and Santa Clara (4). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (7%), 1 national cemetery (3%) and 1 veterans cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Grant County
- Fort Bayard National Cemetery200 Camino de Paz · Fort BayardNational cemetery
- Hurley Cemetery12714 US-180 · HurleyCemetery
- Mule Creek CemeteryBrushy Mountain Road · Mule CreekCemetery
- Santa Clara CemeteryBayard Street · Santa ClaraChristian cemetery
- St Vincent De Paul Catholic CemeteryCooper Street · Silver CityCatholic cemetery
- Old Hurley Cemetery1 Chino Boulevard · HurleyCemetery
- Memory Lane CemeteryMemory Lane · Silver CityCemetery
- Tyrone Mine CemeteryTyroneCemetery
- Amazon Mine CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- Cemetery Number 4BayardCemetery
- Cemetery Number 5BayardCemetery
- Clark CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- Cliff Gila CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- Cliff Gila Mesa CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- Cobre CemeteryBayardCemetery
- Fierro CemeterySanta ClaraCemetery
- Fort Bayard CemeterySanta ClaraCemetery
- Georgetown CemeteryBayardCemetery
- Gold Hill CemeteryLordsburgCemetery
- Hachita CemeteryDemingCemetery
- Hicks CemeterySanta ClaraCemetery
- Maldonado CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- Masonic CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- Old Hachita CemeteryDemingCemetery
- Old Santa Rita CemeteryBayardCemetery
- Pinos Altos CemeteryArenas ValleyCemetery
- Redrock CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- San Lorenzo CemeteryBayardCemetery
- Shields Canyon CemeterySilver CityCemetery
- Stout CemeterySilver CityCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Grant County compares
Grant County has 10.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 19th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 452 deaths here in 2024, about 226 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Grant County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.9 | 5.0 | 19th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 0.9 | 18th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 452 | 22,270 | 14th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 15.1 | 21.0 | 15th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 84 | 10th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 226 | 265 | 11th 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 Grant County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Grant County
- Baca's Funeral ChapelsFuneral home · Silver City · (575) 388-2334
- Terrazas Funeral ChapelsFuneral home · Santa Clara · (575) 537-0777
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 Grant County?
We list 30 cemeteries in Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.