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Cemeteries in Santa Fe County, NM

Santa Fe County, New Mexico has 46 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 26 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Santa Fe (7), Chimayo (3) and Agua Fria (3). Among them are 20 church cemeteries (43%), 15 Catholic cemeteries (33%) and 5 Christian cemeteries (11%).

46
cemeteries
26
towns represented
0
historic
20
church cemeteries
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How Santa Fe County compares

Santa Fe County has 2.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 25th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,553 deaths here in 2024, about 173 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 33 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureSanta Fe CountyNew MexicoRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents2.95.025th of 33
Cemeteries per 100 square miles2.40.94th of 33
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,55322,2703rd of 33
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery33.821.09th of 33
Funeral homes9842nd of 33
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home17326515th of 28
Cremation providers2212nd of 33
Monument dealers012nd of 33
Notable burials992221st 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 Santa Fe County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Santa Fe County?

We list 46 cemeteries in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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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