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Cemeteries in Taos County, NM

Taos County, New Mexico has 60 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 26 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Taos (12), Ranchos de Taos (8) and Penasco (4). Among them are 13 church cemeteries (22%), 8 Catholic cemeteries (13%) and 3 Christian cemeteries (5%).

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How Taos County compares

Taos County has 17.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 15th of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 398 deaths here in 2024, about 100 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (6th of 33 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureTaos CountyNew MexicoRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents17.45.015th of 33
Cemeteries per 100 square miles2.70.92nd of 33
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)39822,27015th of 33
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery6.621.021st of 33
Funeral homes4846th of 33
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home10026522nd of 28
Cremation providers02112th of 33
Monument dealers012nd of 33
Notable burials132224th 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 Taos County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Taos County?

We list 60 cemeteries in Taos 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 Taos 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 Taos 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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