Cemeteries in Luna County, NM
Luna County, New Mexico has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Deming (5), Columbus (3) and Keeler Farm (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (20%), 2 Christian cemeteries (20%) and 1 memorial park (10%).
All cemeteries in Luna County
- Columbus Cemetery495 Pajaro Street Southeast · ColumbusChristian cemetery
- Holy Cross Cemetery1201 Holy Cross Road Northwest · DemingChristian cemetery
- Desert Lawn Memorial Gardens3770 North Gold Avenue · DemingMemorial park
- Mountain View Cemetery3410 East Pine Street · DemingCemetery
- Carroll CemeteryDemingCemetery
- Cooks Peak CemeteryKeeler FarmCemetery
- Fort Cummings CemeteryKeeler FarmCemetery
- Lewis CemeteryDemingCemetery
- Valley Heights CemeteryColumbusCemetery
- Victorio CemeteryColumbusCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Luna County compares
Luna County has 3.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 20th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 299 deaths here in 2024, about 150 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Luna County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.9 | 5.0 | 20th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.9 | 31st of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 299 | 22,270 | 18th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 29.9 | 21.0 | 11th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 84 | 10th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 150 | 265 | 17th 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 Luna County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Luna County
- Baca's Funeral ChapelsFuneral home · Deming · (575) 546-9671
- Terrazas Funeral ChapelsFuneral home · Deming · (575) 546-0070
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 Luna County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Luna 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 Luna 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 Luna 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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