Cemeteries in Sierra County, NM
Sierra County, New Mexico has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Truth or Consequences (7), Elephant Butte (4) and Chloride (2). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (14%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (10%) and 1 Christian cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Sierra County
- Caballo Cemetery100 Snake Springs Road · OasisCemetery
- Cuchillo CemeteryYucca Lane · CuchilloChristian cemetery
- Hot Springs Cemetery100 East 8th Avenue · Truth or ConsequencesCemetery
- Las Palomas Cemetery150 Paloma Blanca Road · WilliamsburgCemetery
- Santa Niño CemeteryChloride Cemetary Road · ChlorideCatholic cemetery
- Arrey CemeteryArrey Cemetery Road · ArreyCemetery
- Monticello CemeteryCounty Road CO32 · MonticelloCemetery
- Mountain View CemeteryWall Street · ChlorideCemetery
- Las Animas CemeteryKokano Road · Truth or ConsequencesCemetery
- Hillsboro CemeteryTruth or ConsequencesCemetery
- Kingston CemeteryTruth or ConsequencesCemetery
- Arrey Catholic CemeteryHatchCatholic cemetery
- Arrey Community CemeteryHatchCemetery
- Chloride CemeteryTruth or ConsequencesCemetery
- Cutter CemeteryElephant ButteCemetery
- Elephant Butte CemeteryElephant ButteCemetery
- Engle CemeteryElephant ButteCemetery
- Graham CemeteryElephant ButteCemetery
- Hermosa CemeteryTruth or ConsequencesCemetery
- Lake Valley CemeteryDemingCemetery
- Vista Memory GardensTruth or ConsequencesCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sierra County compares
Sierra County has 18.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 14th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 271 deaths here in 2024, about 271 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (22nd of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sierra County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.4 | 5.0 | 14th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 0.9 | 27th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 271 | 22,270 | 20th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 12.9 | 21.0 | 16th of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 84 | 22nd of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 271 | 265 | 9th 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 Sierra County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sierra County
- Kirikos Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Truth or Consequences · (575) 894-2574
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 Sierra County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Sierra 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 Sierra 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 Sierra 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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