Cemeteries in Rio Blanco County, CO
Rio Blanco County, Colorado has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Meeker (3) and Rangely (1).
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How Rio Blanco County compares
Rio Blanco County has 6.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 33rd of 64 Colorado counties on this measure. Census estimates count 56 deaths here in 2024, about 56 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (24th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Rio Blanco County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.1 | 1.4 | 33rd of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.1 | 0.8 | 62nd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 56 | 45,203 | 48th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 14.0 | 52.9 | 33rd of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 169 | 24th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 56 | 267 | 29th of 37 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 109 | 15th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 14 | 9th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 247 | 24th of 64 |
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 Colorado counties with the figure available. Compare Rio Blanco County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Rio Blanco County
- Rangely MortuaryMortuary · Rangely · (970) 675-5777
- Grant Mortuary & Crematory - MeekerCremation provider · Meeker · (970) 878-9977
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 Rio Blanco County?
We list 4 cemeteries in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. 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 Rio Blanco County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Colorado 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 Rio Blanco County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Colorado law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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