Cemeteries in Butte County, ID
Butte County, Idaho has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 church cemetery (25%).
All cemeteries in Butte County
Cemeteries by town
- Arco4
Neighboring counties
How Butte County compares
Butte County has 14.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.1 for Idaho, which puts it 7th of 44 Idaho counties on this measure. Census estimates count 34 deaths here in 2024, about 34 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (19th of 44 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Butte County | Idaho | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 14.6 | 2.1 | 7th of 44 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.5 | 41st of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 34 | 16,635 | 42nd of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.5 | 38.9 | 36th of 44 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 78 | 19th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 34 | 213 | 34th of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 19 | 9th of 44 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 4 | 5th of 44 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 150 | 11th of 44 |
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 Idaho counties with the figure available. Compare Butte County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Butte County
- Lost River Funeral HomeFuneral home · Arco · (208) 527-7777
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 Butte County?
We list 4 cemeteries in Butte County, Idaho. 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 Butte County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Idaho 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 Butte County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Idaho law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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