Cemeteries in Roosevelt County, NM
Roosevelt County, New Mexico has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Portales (17), Floyd (3) and Fort Sumner (2). Among them are 1 memorial park (4%), 1 church cemetery (4%) and 1 Christian cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Roosevelt County
- Bethel Cemetery2720 South Roosevelt Road 3 · FloydChristian cemetery
- Benson Cemetery4402 South Roosevelt Road 4 · FloydCemetery
- Floyd Cemetery306 South Roosevelt Road Ag · FloydCemetery
- Portales Cemetery1600 East 3rd Street · PortalesCemetery
- Elida CemeteryNM 330 · ElidaCemetery
- Kenna CemeterySouth Roosevelt Road Ar · KennaCemetery
- Arch CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Bluitt CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Causey CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Eagle Hill CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Eiland CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Inez CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Ingram CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Kenna CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Longs CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Mount Zion CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Old Kenna CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Perkins Memorial CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Rest Lawn Memorial Park CemeteryPortalesMemorial park
- Richland CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Spillman CemeteryPortalesCemetery
- Tolar CemeteryFort SumnerCemetery
- Upton CemeteryPortalesCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Roosevelt County compares
Roosevelt County has 12.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 17th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 211 deaths here in 2024, about 211 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (22nd of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Roosevelt County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 12.8 | 5.0 | 17th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.0 | 0.9 | 13th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 211 | 22,270 | 21st of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.8 | 21.0 | 19th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 84 | 22nd of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 211 | 265 | 12th 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 Roosevelt County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Roosevelt County
- Wheeler MortuaryMortuary · Portales · (575) 356-4455
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 Roosevelt County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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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