Cemetery · Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Cemetery

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The City of Lubbock Cemetery is a municipal cemetery established in 1892 and designated as a Texas Historic Cemetery. It is the third largest cemetery in Texas with more than 60,000 graves, including notable figures such as Buddy Holly. The cemetery offers grave services, pre-need planning with payment plans, and monument placement services for flat monuments, raised headstones, and VA monuments.

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Ownership: Municipal
Established: 1892

About Lubbock Cemetery

The City of Lubbock Cemetery was established in 1892 and is the third largest cemetery in Texas, containing more than 60,000 graves representing a broad cross-section of the city's history. Notable individuals interred here include rock and roll musician and songwriter Buddy Holly (Charles Hardin Holley) and Mac Davis. The cemetery has been designated as a Texas Historic Cemetery and features the Umlauf Angel, a full-size cast stone sculpture commissioned in 1958 by international sculptor Charles Umlauf.

Typical burial prices in Lubbock

Lubbock Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Lubbock typically charge:

Low

$4,995

Typical

$4,995

High

$4,995

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Lubbock Cemetery's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Services offered

Burial

Payment & financing

Payment plans

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Texas Historic Cemetery
Veterans monuments

Where is Lubbock Cemetery?

2011 E 31st St, Lubbock, TX

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Lubbock Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026

4.2

27 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.2 from 27 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Lubbock Cemetery: a typical burial price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer and preparation of the deceased
A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Hearse and transport to the cemetery

Usually extra

The cemetery plot or grave space
A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
The headstone or grave marker
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does Lubbock Cemetery offer?

Lubbock Cemetery offers burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Lubbock Cemetery located?

Lubbock Cemetery is located at 2011 E 31st St, Lubbock, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Lubbock Cemetery give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.