Cemeteries in Niobrara County, WY
Niobrara County, Wyoming has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lusk (8) and Guernsey (1).
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How Niobrara County compares
Niobrara County has 39.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.9 for Wyoming, which puts it 1st of 23 Wyoming counties on this measure. Census estimates count 36 deaths here in 2024, about 36 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (9th of 23 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Niobrara County | Wyoming | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 39.1 | 5.9 | 1st of 23 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.4 | 13th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 36 | 5,634 | 23rd of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.0 | 16.4 | 23rd of 23 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 31 | 9th of 23 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 36 | 182 | 20th of 20 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 5 | 5th of 23 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 23 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 107 | 13th of 23 |
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 Wyoming counties with the figure available. Compare Niobrara County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Niobrara County
- Pier Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lusk · (307) 334-2306
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 Niobrara County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Niobrara County, Wyoming. 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 Niobrara County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Wyoming 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 Niobrara County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Wyoming law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.