How Cemetery Services Are Organized Across Nevada

Nevada has no single office that runs its burial grounds. The work is spread across cities, counties, private companies, and nonprofits, and each has its own office hours and price list. A burial in Las Vegas usually involves a private cemetery company and a licensed funeral home. A burial in Pioche or Winnemucca often means calling a town or county office. Knowing which kind of operator you are dealing with saves a lot of phone calls.

State law sets the baseline. Cemetery companies work under Nevada Revised Statutes, including the chapters on cemeteries and dead bodies. Funeral directors and embalmers are licensed separately by a state board. These laws cover perpetual care funds, the sale of burial rights, and the handling of remains. They do not set prices. Each cemetery decides what it charges for a plot, for opening and closing a grave, and for a marker. The same service can cost very different amounts a few miles apart.

Buying a plot is usually buying a right of interment, not the land itself. The cemetery issues a deed or certificate. The rules attached to it come from the cemetery's own regulations. They cover which markers are allowed, who may be buried in the space, and what the grounds crew will and will not maintain. Ask for a printed copy of those rules before you sign anything.

What a Nevada cemetery office usually asks for

The details vary, but most offices want the same core items before a burial can be scheduled:

Most families never handle this paperwork alone. A funeral home typically files the death record and coordinates with the cemetery. If you are buying a plot ahead of time, or visiting a family grave, you will deal with the cemetery office directly. Call first, because many small offices keep limited hours and some have no staff on weekends.

Las Vegas and Clark County: Large Operators and Mortuary Campuses

The Las Vegas Valley holds the largest share of Nevada's cemetery listings. Clark County accounts for 17 of the 33 entries in our database. Las Vegas alone has 13, followed by Boulder City and Henderson. The valley's growth explains the pattern. Most of the population arrived in the last half century, so the cemeteries tend to be newer, larger, and often combined with a mortuary on the same property.

Palm-branded properties appear in several parts of the valley. Our listings include Las Vegas Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries at 7600 South Eastern Avenue (702-464-8500), Palm Northwest Cemetery at 6701 North Jones Boulevard (702-660-3837), and Henderson Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries at 800 South Boulder Highway (702-464-8440). Palm Memorial Park Cemetery and Boulder City Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries share the address 551 Adams Boulevard in Boulder City. When two entries share an address, they are usually the cemetery and its mortuary or administrative arm, so either phone number should get you to the right office.

Other Las Vegas listings include Las Vegas Woodlawn Cemetery at 1500 North Las Vegas Boulevard (702-229-6246), one of the older burial grounds in the valley. American Cemetery Mortuary is at 1509 Golden Oak Drive (702-869-9233). Las Vegas Sci Funeral & Cemetery is at 2501 East Patrick Lane (702-629-2306). King David Memorial Chapel & Cemetery at 2697 East Eldorado Lane appears twice under slightly different names, with phone numbers 702-675-9576 and 702-464-8570. If one number goes unanswered, try the other.

Boulder City Cemetery at 401 California Avenue (702-293-9200) is a different kind of operation. It sits in a small city about 25 miles southeast of the Strip, and it is a municipal burial ground rather than a large commercial park. Boulder City is also home to the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, which the state runs for eligible veterans and their families.

Reno, Carson City and the Northern Nevada Corridor

Northern Nevada's cemeteries are older and more spread out. Washoe County has five listings, including Reno Mountain View Cemetery at 435 Stoker Avenue in Reno (775-329-9231). Tahoe Memorial Columbarium Cemetery sits at 341 Village Boulevard in Incline Village (775-831-1418). A columbarium holds cremated remains in niches rather than graves, which suits a lakeside community where deep winter snow and rocky ground complicate traditional burial.

Carson City is the state capital and a consolidated municipality, which is why our database treats it as its own county-level area. Carson City County has three listings: Lone Mountain Cemetery at 1044 Beverly Drive, Carson City-City of Cemetery at 3770 Butti Way, and Empire Cemetery at 5480 Morgan Mill Road. The first two share the phone number 775-887-2111. Empire Cemetery has no phone number in our records, so a call to that shared line is the best first step for questions about any Carson City burial ground.

One listing needs a note. James Lee Memorial Park Cemetery (775-267-2805) carries a Carson City mailing address at 3394 James Lee, but our records place it in Douglas County. That county line runs close to the capital. The other Douglas County entry, Eastside Memorial Park Cemetery at 1600 Buckeye Road in Minden (775-782-2215), serves the Carson Valley. If you are unsure which jurisdiction covers a grave, ask the cemetery office rather than relying on the city name alone.

Rural Nevada: Town and County Burial Grounds

Outside the two metro areas, cemeteries are often tied to a county seat or a former mining camp. Distances are long, offices are small, and a single staff member may handle the cemetery along with other town duties. Plan ahead, because a day trip to bury or visit someone can mean hours of driving across basin-and-range country.

Elko City Cemetery at 1794 Idaho Street (775-397-0306) serves the largest city in the northeast. Winnemucca Cemetery at 90 West 4th Street (775-623-6350) is in Humboldt County along Interstate 80. Churchill County Cemetery at 500 Rio Vista Drive in Fallon (775-423-4066) serves the Lahontan Valley. Pahrump Grandview Cemetery at 5441 Vicki Ann Road (775-727-4066) serves the fast-growing Pahrump Valley in Nye County.

Two listings reflect Nevada's mining history. Silver Terrace Cemetery on E Street in Virginia City (775-847-7500) is in Storey County and dates to the Comstock Lode era. Pioche Boot Hill Cemetery at 752 Main Street (775-962-5544) is in Lincoln County. Families often visit these sites to research ancestors, and the county offices can sometimes point you to old burial registers. Expect limited records, since some early burials were never formally documented.

Choosing the Right Listing in the Nevada Directory

A few practical habits will help you get a result quickly:

Our directory also includes Craig Road Pet Cemetery at 7204 West Craig Road in Las Vegas (702-645-1112), which serves animal owners rather than families of the deceased. Human and pet cemeteries follow different rules, so do not assume one can handle the other.

Government cemeteries in Nevada include facilities administered by the VA's National Cemetery Administration, state veterans cemeteries funded through state and federal partnerships, and local municipal and county cemeteries operated by city and county governments throughout the state.

Cemetery locations are available in 13 cities across Nevada. They are spread across 10 counties.

Cities with the highest concentration include Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, where established municipal cemeteries have served their communities for generations and maintain extensive historical burial records.

Veterans in Nevada may be eligible for burial in a state veterans cemetery at little or no cost. Contact the Nevada Department of Veterans Affairs or Veterans Services to confirm eligibility requirements and available state-operated facilities.

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Families and genealogists in Nevada can often request burial records from municipal cemetery offices or search online databases maintained by state archives and historical societies. Many Nevada counties have digitized older cemetery records that are available through county clerk or public library genealogy collections.

Browse Cemetery by county across Nevada to find the nearest location.

Planning a Nevada Burial Around Distance, Heat, and Season

Geography shapes cemetery arrangements here more than most people expect. Nevada is large and thinly settled outside the Las Vegas Valley and the Reno-Carson corridor. A family in Pioche in Lincoln County may be several hours from the nearest large funeral home. Cemetery staff in small towns are used to coordinating with funeral directors who travel long distances, so ask early about timing.

Weather matters too. Summer heat in the south makes midday graveside services hard on older relatives, and many families choose early morning. In the Sierra and around Lake Tahoe, winter snow can delay grave preparation or limit access to a site, so ask the office how it handles winter burials. Cremation with later placement in a niche or a family plot is a common option when travel or weather makes an immediate burial difficult.

Old mining-town cemeteries, such as Silver Terrace Cemetery in Storey County, need extra care. Many lots are historic, unmarked, or on steep ground. If you are looking for an ancestor, ask the office whether burial lists exist and whether new burials are still accepted. Some historic cemeteries only take burials in plots that families already own.

Finally, treat the phone numbers in this directory as a starting point. Offices change hours, merge, or move. A short call to confirm will save you a wasted trip.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cemeteries in Nevada

Cemeteries in Nevada operate under state law in the Nevada Revised Statutes, which covers cemetery authorities, perpetual care, and the handling of human remains. Funeral directors and embalmers are licensed separately by a state board. City and county cemeteries are also run under local ordinances and budgets. In practice, a complaint about a municipal cemetery such as Boulder City Cemetery usually starts with the city. A complaint about a private cemetery company or a funeral home may belong with a state agency. If you are unsure, ask the cemetery office who oversees it, and keep copies of your contract and receipts.

Most Las Vegas Valley cemeteries, such as Las Vegas Woodlawn Cemetery or Palm Northwest Cemetery, will ask for the death certificate or a funeral home authorization, proof of plot ownership, and photo ID for the person making arrangements. If you do not own a plot yet, the office can explain the options for purchase and the cost of opening and closing the grave. A funeral home usually coordinates the date and time. If you are working directly with the cemetery, call the office before you pick a service date, since weekend slots can be limited.

Start with the office listed for the cemetery. For Pioche Boot Hill Cemetery on Main Street, the number is 775-962-5544. For Silver Terrace Cemetery in Virginia City, it is 775-847-7500. Ask whether the cemetery keeps a burial register, a map, or a list of known plots. Early records in mining camps are often incomplete, and some graves have lost their markers. Local historical societies, county offices, and old newspaper archives can fill gaps. Bring the full name, approximate year of death, and any family details you have, because these help staff narrow a search.

Yes. Our directory lists Craig Road Pet Cemetery at 7204 West Craig Road in Las Vegas, with the phone number 702-645-1112. Pet cemeteries are separate from cemeteries for people, and they operate under different rules. Call to ask about services, plot types, and whether they accept cremated remains. Rural owners may find that the nearest option is a long drive, so some choose private burial on their own land where local rules allow. Check with your county or city planning office before burying an animal on private property.

Lone Mountain Cemetery at 1044 Beverly Drive and Carson City-City of Cemetery at 3770 Butti Way both list 775-887-2111. Empire Cemetery at 5480 Morgan Mill Road has no phone number in our records, so that same line is the best place to ask about it. Ask about plot availability, record searches, and marker rules when you call. James Lee Memorial Park Cemetery has its own number, 775-267-2805, and is recorded in Douglas County rather than the capital's jurisdiction.

Nevada operates state veterans memorial cemeteries, including one in Boulder City in the south and one in Fernley in the north. Eligibility generally depends on military service and discharge status, and spouses and some dependents may qualify. Ask the cemetery office or the state veterans services agency for current rules and documents, usually including the veteran's discharge papers. These cemeteries are separate from the general listings in our directory, such as Boulder City Cemetery. Families who want a veteran buried near relatives in a local cemetery can still ask that cemetery about military markers and honors.