Cemeteries in McKinley County, NM
McKinley County, New Mexico has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Gallup (6), Church Rock (3) and Thoreau (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (13%), 1 memorial park (6%) and 1 Christian cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in McKinley County
- Gallup State Veteran's Cemetery333 National Cemetery Road · GallupChurch cemetery
- Old Burial Ground Cemetery314 West Victoria Avenue · GallupCemetery
- Quincy Pateah Cemetery880 Pia Mesa Road · ZuniCemetery
- Old Zuni Mission CemeteryZuni PuebloChristian cemetery
- Gallup City CemeteryGallupMunicipal cemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryGallupCemetery
- Lone Pine CemeteryTwin LakesCemetery
- McGaffey CemeteryChurch RockCemetery
- Pinehaven CemeteryGallupCemetery
- Ramah CemeteryThoreauCemetery
- Rehoboth CemeteryChurch RockCemetery
- Smith Lake CemeteryCrownpointCemetery
- Sunset Memorial ParkGallupMemorial park
- Thoreau CemeteryThoreauCemetery
- Tohatchi CemeteryTwin LakesCemetery
- Torreon CemeteryChurch RockCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How McKinley County compares
McKinley County has 2.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 27th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 840 deaths here in 2024, about 280 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (7th of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | McKinley County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.3 | 5.0 | 27th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.9 | 32nd of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 840 | 22,270 | 6th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 52.5 | 21.0 | 4th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 84 | 7th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 280 | 265 | 8th 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 McKinley County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in McKinley County
- Cope Memorial ChapelFuneral chapel · Gallup · (505) 722-6671
- Rollie MortuaryMortuary · Gallup · (505) 863-4452
- Silver Creek Mortuary LLCMortuary · Gallup · (505) 371-3690
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 McKinley County?
We list 16 cemeteries in McKinley 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 McKinley 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 McKinley 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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