Cemeteries in Los Alamos County, NM
Los Alamos County, New Mexico has 1 cemetery in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town.
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How Los Alamos County compares
Los Alamos County has 0.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 33rd of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure.
| Measure | Los Alamos County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.5 | 5.0 | 33rd of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.9 | 0.9 | 15th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 143 | 22,270 | 25th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 143.0 | 21.0 | 2nd of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 84 | 29th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 265 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 21 | 2nd of 33 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 33 |
| Notable burials | 6 | 222 | 6th 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 Los Alamos County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Los Alamos County
- Rivera Family Funeral & CremationCremation provider · Los Alamos
- Rivera Family Funeral & Cremations of Los AlamosCremation provider · Los Alamos · (505) 663-6880
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Los Alamos County?
We list 1 cemetery in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos 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.