Cemeteries in Socorro County, NM
Socorro County, New Mexico has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Socorro (17), Carrizozo (2) and Veguita (2). Among them are 10 church cemeteries (32%), 6 Catholic cemeteries (19%) and 3 Christian cemeteries (10%).
All cemeteries in Socorro County
- Chapel Cemetery10-22 Carlos Martinez Road · VeguitaChristian cemetery
- First Assembly of God Church Cemetery10 Polvadera Road · PolvaderaChristian cemetery
- Lemitar Cemetery1 Frontage Road · LemitarCatholic cemetery
- Old La Sagrada Familia Catholic Cemetery93-95 Calle de Lemitar · LemitarCatholic cemetery
- Polvadera Cemetery127 Polvadera Road · PolvaderaCatholic cemetery
- San Antonio Catholic Cemetery89-91 2nd Street · San AntonioCatholic cemetery
- Word of God Cemetery28 3 Tank Road · Alamo SpringsChristian cemetery
- San Antonio Cemetery81-99 La Alta Road · San AntonioCemetery
- Veguita Cemetery1324 NM 304 · VeguitaCemetery
- San Jose Catholic CemeterySocorroCatholic cemetery
- San Miguel CemeterySocorroCatholic cemetery
- Abeytas CemeteryJaralesCemetery
- Bosquecito CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Carthage CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Claunch CemeteryCarrizozoCemetery
- Dusty CemeteryTruth or ConsequencesCemetery
- Escondida CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Fort Craig CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Guadalajara CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Kelly CemeterySocorroCemetery
- La Joya CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Magdalena CemetarySocorroCemetery
- Magdalena Community CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Medley CemeteryAlamoCemetery
- Rosedale CemeterySocorroCemetery
- San Acacia CemeterySocorroCemetery
- San Marcial CemeterySocorroCemetery
- San Pedro CemeterySocorroCemetery
- Santa Rita Church and CemeterySocorroChurch cemetery
- Socorro CemeterySocorroCemetery
- White Lake CemeteryCarrizozoCemetery
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How Socorro County compares
Socorro County has 19.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 12th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 202 deaths here in 2024, about 101 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Socorro County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.4 | 5.0 | 12th of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 0.9 | 28th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 202 | 22,270 | 22nd of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.5 | 21.0 | 22nd of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 84 | 10th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 101 | 265 | 21st of 28 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 21 | 6th 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 Socorro County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Socorro County
- Daniels Family Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Socorro
- Natural Burial New MexicoFuneral home · Belen · (505) 445-0204
- Daniels Family Funerals & Cremation - Socorro ChapelCremation provider · Socorro · (575) 835-1530
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 Socorro County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Socorro 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 Socorro 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 Socorro 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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