About Elk Cemetery
Elk Cemetery is a christian cemetery in Mayhill, Chaves County, New Mexico. The grounds sit at about 5,686 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 906120. The nearest other listed cemetery is Dunken Cemetery, about 9.7 mi to the southeast. It is one of 14 cemeteries we list in Chaves County, and 1 other listed cemetery lies within 10 miles.
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32.93577, -105.27492
What Elk Cemetery offers
Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Elk Cemetery located?
Elk Cemetery is at 5299 US Highway 82, Mayhill, NM 88339 in Chaves County. GPS coordinates: 32.93577, -105.27492.
Is Elk Cemetery a Christian cemetery?
Our records list a Christian affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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