Cemeteries in Valencia County, NM
Valencia County, New Mexico has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Los Lunas (5), Peralta (3) and Belen (2). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (31%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (15%) and 1 Christian cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Valencia County
- Our Lady of Belen Cemetery101 North 10th Street · BelenCatholic cemetery
- San Clemente Cemetery153 Chavez Lane · Los LunasCatholic cemetery
- Tome Cemetery50 Cemetery Road · Tome-AdelinoChristian cemetery
- Terrace Grove Cemetery1200 West Aragon Road · BelenCemetery
- San Clemente CemeteryMission Avenue · Los LunasCemetery
- Los Lunas State Hospital Cemetery1000 · Los LunasCemetery
- Spanish Methodist CemeteryPeraltaMethodist cemetery
- El Camposanto de la Liverta CemeteryValenciaCemetery
- Los Lentes CemeteryLos LunasCemetery
- Peralta CemeteryPeraltaCemetery
- Peralta and Valencia CemeteryPeraltaCemetery
- San Antonio de los Lentes CemeteryLos LunasCemetery
- Sangre de Cristo CemeteryValenciaCemetery
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How Valencia County compares
Valencia County has 1.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.0 for New Mexico, which puts it 31st of 33 New Mexico counties on this measure. Census estimates count 789 deaths here in 2024, about 158 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (5th of 33 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Valencia County | New Mexico | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.6 | 5.0 | 31st of 33 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.2 | 0.9 | 9th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 789 | 22,270 | 7th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 60.7 | 21.0 | 3rd of 33 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 84 | 5th of 33 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 158 | 265 | 16th 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 Valencia County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Valencia County
- Noblin Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Belen · (505) 864-4448
- Noblin Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Los Lunas · (505) 866-9992
- Riverside Funeral HomeFuneral home · Los Lunas · (505) 226-9092
- Riverside Funeral Home of Los LunasFuneral home · Los Lunas
- Romero Funeral HomeFuneral home · Belen · (505) 864-8501
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 Valencia County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia 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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