Choosing a Cemetery in Clark County: What to Know About Pricing, Rules, and Plots (Boulder City & Las Vegas)

If you're searching for a cemetery near you in Boulder City or Las Vegas, you're probably doing it during one of the hardest weeks of your life. Maybe you just lost someone and need answers fast. Maybe you're planning ahead so your own family won't have to guess later. Either way, you deserve straight answers, not a runaround.

At Care Cremation & Burial, we work with families across Clark County every day, and one of the questions we hear most is simply: "Where do we even start?" So we put together this guide to walk you through how cemeteries work in Clark County, what a plot typically costs, what rules actually apply to you, and how the whole process fits together from the moment a death occurs to the day of the burial.

You Can Choose Any Funeral Home and Any Cemetery

Here's something a lot of families don't realize: you have the right to select your own funeral home and your own cemetery. You are never required to use whichever provider a hospital, hospice, or the Clark County Coroner happens to recommend. If your loved one has already been transferred somewhere and you'd rather work with us, we can receive your loved one from another funeral home, and yes, that includes cases that involved the Clark County Coroner.

This matters because pricing and approach vary a lot between providers in Southern Nevada. Comparing your options before you commit is completely reasonable, even under time pressure.

Cemeteries Serving Boulder City and Las Vegas

There are many cemeteries in Southern Nevada, and we're happy to coordinate with any of them. Some of the ones families in our service area ask about most often include:

• Boulder City Municipal — 501 Adams Blvd., Boulder City, NV 89005
• Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery — 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City, NV 89005
• Bunkers Eden Vale — 1216 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV 89101
• Bunkers Memory Garden — 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road, Las Vegas, NV 89129
• Davis Memorial Park — 6200 S. Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119
• King David Memorial Chapel (Jewish) — 2697 E. Eldorado Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89120
• Las Vegas Islamic Cemetery (Muslim) — 7620 Bermuda Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89123
• Palm Downtown Mortuary & Cemetery — 1325 N. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
• Palm Eastern Mortuary & Cemetery — 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123
• Palm Mortuary & Cemetery Henderson — 800 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson, NV 89015
• Palm Northwest Mortuary & Cemetery — 6701 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89131
• Woodlawn Cemetery — 1500 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Some of these are municipal cemeteries, some are religious, and some are privately owned memorial parks. We're familiar with the requirements at each one and can help you sort out which fits your family's needs, budget, and faith traditions.

The Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City

If your loved one served honorably, or you're the spouse or eligible dependent of a veteran, the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City is worth knowing about. We work directly with this cemetery and can set up either a casketed or cremation burial there, along with military honors and a United States flag presented by the veteran's branch of service or local VFW.

For an honorably discharged veteran, there is no charge for:

• The veteran's plot
• Opening and closing of the grave
• A vault to protect the casket
• A flat granite headstone
• Use of the on-site chapel for up to 30 minutes before the burial

There is a $450 fee for a veteran's spouse or eligible dependent, charged at the time of that person's death. This fee cannot be prepaid, so it's something to plan for financially even if you've already handled the arrangements on paper.

Families can also choose to have a loved one's cremated remains placed directly into the earth or into an above-ground columbarium at the Veterans Cemetery. We'll walk you through both options and help you decide what feels right.

What Burial Actually Costs in Clark County

Pricing shouldn't be a mystery, so here's what our most requested services cost. These are the arrangements most families in Boulder City, Las Vegas, Henderson, and Summerlin choose.

Traditional Funeral with Graveside Committal — $5,000. Includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains, embalming, dressing and preparation, a funeral vehicle, and use of our staff and equipment for both the viewing/funeral and the graveside service.

Graveside Service Only — $3,700. Includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains, dressing and preparation, a funeral vehicle, and use of our staff and equipment for the graveside service itself, without a preceding viewing or funeral.

Direct Cremation Without Formal Services — starts at $1,100. Includes transfer, meeting with the family to arrange the cremation, filing paperwork for the death certificate, notifying Social Security, shelter and care at our on-site facility, the opportunity to say goodbye at no charge, and completion of the cremation with the cremated remains returned to your family.

A few other costs worth budgeting for:

• Metal caskets start at $1,900
• Death certificates are $25 per certified copy (we handle ordering these from the Southern Nevada Health District at no extra charge)
• A one-time state/county filing fee of $25
• Sales tax applies on merchandise, depending on what you select
• After-hours, weekend, or additional service hours run $200 per hour
• If a family wants to witness the cremation, that's a $400 fee, though it's never required

We don't charge extra for things some providers quietly bill for, like keeping locks of hair, fingerprinting, removing a pacemaker prior to cremation, or having a second licensed staff member present when a death occurs at home. If you have questions about any line item, our staff is glad to walk through it with you before you sign anything.

The Timeline: What Happens After a Death in Clark County

One of the biggest sources of stress for families is simply not knowing how long things take. Here's the general order of events:

1. The loved one is transferred into our care. Our licensed staff can come to you, whether that's a hospital, a private residence, or elsewhere within a 30-mile radius of our facility.

2. The death certificate is completed and signed. A doctor has to sign off, and this step can take anywhere from a day to several days depending on how quickly the medical staff involved is able to complete it. It's frustrating, but it's largely outside our control or yours.

3. Cremation or burial arrangements move forward. Once paperwork is filed, cremation typically happens promptly at our own on-site crematory, since we don't outsource it the way some funeral homes do. Burial arrangements are coordinated directly with your chosen cemetery.

4. The cemetery finalizes plot and service logistics. This includes opening and closing the grave, any vault requirements, and scheduling the service window at the cemetery or graveside.

5. Your loved one is returned to you or laid to rest. Cremated remains can be picked up directly, delivered by courier, or sent by postal mail. Burial services conclude with the graveside committal.

If a death involved the Clark County Coroner, that can add a few extra steps, but we've coordinated with the Coroner's office many times and can guide you through it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use the funeral home the hospital or coroner recommends?

No. You have the legal right to choose your own funeral home and cemetery, and we can receive your loved one from another provider if arrangements were already started elsewhere.

How much does a burial plot cost in Clark County?

Plot and interment costs vary by cemetery, from municipal cemeteries like Boulder City Municipal to private memorial parks like Palm or Bunkers. Veterans and their spouses have access to no-cost or reduced-cost plots at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. We can get you specific pricing for whichever cemetery you're considering.

Can a veteran and their spouse be buried together at the Boulder City Veterans Cemetery?

Yes. The plot is free for an honorably discharged veteran, and there's a $450 fee for the spouse or an eligible dependent at the time of that person's passing.

How long does cremation take in Las Vegas?

Once the death certificate is signed and paperwork is filed, our on-site crematory can typically move forward promptly. The main variable is how quickly the death certificate gets signed, which depends on the doctor and medical facility involved.

Do you serve Boulder City directly, or only Las Vegas?

We serve Boulder City, Henderson, Summerlin, Enterprise, Spring Valley, Paradise, Winchester, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, Green Valley, and Centennial Hills, in addition to Las Vegas.

What if I'm planning ahead instead of dealing with an immediate need?

That's something we help with often. Pre-planning lets you lock in your wishes and take the guesswork off your family later. Reach out and we can walk you through your options at whatever pace feels comfortable.

We're Here When You Need Us, Day or Night

Choosing a cemetery and understanding the costs involved shouldn't feel like a maze. Whether you're facing an immediate need or simply want a plan in place, Care Cremation & Burial is a family-owned business serving Boulder City, Las Vegas, and all of Clark County, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.