The 8 Best Cemeteries in Nebraska, United States

June 3, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Nebraska has something for everyone. From cowboys to wine industry, you’ll find many attractions when you visit this Great Plains state. If you are planning a family vacation to Nebraska, you won’t want to miss the Lincoln Children's Zoo in the state capital. Featuring more than 400 animals, you and the kids can see Amur leopards, Bactrian camels, river otters, eagles, crocodiles, reindeer, and more. At the zoo’s Butterfly Pavilion you can watch as butterflies emerge from their cocoon. The Aquacourt Family Water Park in Hastings features a wave pool, climbing wall and waterslides. In Omaha, Nebraska’s largest city, you won’t want to miss the Omaha Children's Museum. For history buffs, Lincoln is your place. This city is home to the Nebraska History Museum, with permanent exhibits that interpret more than 12,000 years of human experience on the Plains. You can make history personal in Lincoln with a visit to the Nebraska State Historical Society Headquarters, where you can research your family history. Omaha is also home to The Durham Museum, featuring restored train cars, 1940's storefronts and other historical artifacts. For a bit of Nebraska heritage, make sure you visit Front Street and Cowboy Museum in Ogallala and the Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Memorial Museum in Gordon. Learn about the area’s wine industry and history on a Nebraska Cork & Bottle Tour through Raymond, Pawnee City, Lexington and St. Paul, sampling fine wines and taking in the scenic views.
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1. Nebraska Veterans Cemetery

2610 County Road 57, Alliance, NE 69301-6051 +1 308-763-2958 https://veterans.nebraska.gov/nvca/about
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Nebraska Veterans Cemetery

2. Mormon Pioneer Cemetery

3215 State St, Omaha, NE 68112-1703 +1 402-453-9372 http://www.lds.org/locations/mormon-trail-center-at-historic-winter-quarters?lang=eng#d
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Mormon Pioneer Cemetery

Reviewed By Go2theZoo - Layton, United States

This is a well kept cemetery with a monument and statue dedicated to many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who lost their lives at what was called Winter Quarters Nebraska. There is a monument detailing what happened at this site and why the members of the LDS church were forced to stop here. There are names of every person who was buried in the cemetery, although many of their graves are unmarked. There is a statue depicting a couple who has just buried their tiny baby, which is very moving. Plan a few minutes into your visit of The Mormon Trail Center to visit the adjacent cemetery.

3. Fort McPherson National Cemetery

12004 S Spur 56a, Maxwell, NE 69151-1031 +1 888-737-2800 http://www.cem.va.gov
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Fort McPherson National Cemetery

4. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery

6800 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512-2311 +1 402-423-1515 http://www.dignitymemorial.com/lincoln-memorial-funeral-home/en-us/index.page
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery

Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery is Nebraska’s first full-service funeral and cemetery provider, allowing families to make all arrangements from one convenient location. We offer comprehensive services, from traditional services and facilities to cremation options and personalized floral tributes. Lincoln Cemetery was established in 1927 and has been a rapidly expanding landmark of distinctive beauty in the Lincoln area. Gently rolling hills and carefully tended lawns convey feelings of peace, serenity and dignity for all who visit. Individual gardens reflect religious and patriotic themes in solid stone and statuary groups, including the Avenue of Flags where those who served in the armed forces are honored each Veterans Day and Memorial Day. More than 3.5 miles of road traverse every part of the park, which offers more than 25 gardens throughout the park’s 150 acres. Lincoln Cemetery offers a variety of burial options, including traditional ground burial, lawn crypts, mausoleums and cremation options. Entombment at any of Lincoln Cemetery’s five garden mausoleums or the beautiful Chapel Mausoleum means a lasting tribute to a loved one. Constructed with enduring materials, these magnificent buildings offer the dignity, permanence and beauty of above ground burial. A secluded and peaceful Cremation Estate Garden was developed at Lincoln Cemetery to serve families who prefer cremation. This lovely cremation garden is surrounded by immaculately trimmed hedges and lies at the base of a striking Carrara marble statue of Christ. In addition, several hundred beautiful cremation niches were constructed in the mausoleum buildings for families choosing cremation memorialization. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home was built in 1975 adjacent to the grounds of Lincoln Cemetery. Our funeral home offers a beautiful chapel to comfortably accommodate families during their times of need. The chapel features superior acoustics for your choice of live piano or organ music, or a customized selection of recorded music. Spacious visitation rooms provide a homelike atmosphere for receiving visitors. The Garden Level Lounge offers those families choosing Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home a comfortable setting to greet friends and family, before or after services. And, of course, our professional, caring staff is always here to assist you in arranging your services and reception, and to see that all of your needs are met. We also have a bilingual funeral director on staff to meet the needs of our growing Hispanic community. We are proud members of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, offering quality, compassionate care and service you can trust.

5. Oregon Trail Memorial Park Cemetery

Bridgeport, NE
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Oregon Trail Memorial Park Cemetery

6. Boot Hill Cemetery

West 10th and Parkhill Drive, Ogallala, NE 69153
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4.0 based on 87 reviews

Boot Hill Cemetery

Reviewed By K5681MFbarbarac

I loved visiting this historic site. The view was beautiful and the information provided was exceptional. I just wish there were not modern homes built so close (silly I know). Still a great place to visit and read about the history.

7. Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park and Funeral Home

5701 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106-3004 +1 402-556-2500 http://www.dignitymemorial.com/westlawn-hilcrest-funeral-home/en-us/index.page
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park and Funeral Home

8. Swedish Crosses Cemetery

40900 Road 769, Gothenburg, NE 69138-4005 http://www.gothenburgdelivers.com/uploads/4/9/6/2/49629777/history_of_swedish_crosses_cemetary.pdf
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25%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

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