Cemeteries in Custer County, ID
Custer County, Idaho has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Arco (4), Challis (3) and Sun Valley (3).
All cemeteries in Custer County
- Barton Flat CemeterySun ValleyCemetery
- Battleground CemeteryArcoCemetery
- Boot Hill CemeteryChallisCemetery
- Challis CemeteryChallisCemetery
- Chilly CemeterySun ValleyCemetery
- Clayton cemeteryChallisCemetery
- Darlington CemeteryArcoCemetery
- Houston CemeteryArcoCemetery
- Mount McCaleb CemeteryArcoCemetery
- Stanley CemeterySun ValleyCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Custer County compares
Custer County has 21.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.1 for Idaho, which puts it 5th of 44 Idaho counties on this measure. Census estimates count 44 deaths here in 2024, about 44 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (19th of 44 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Custer County | Idaho | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 21.8 | 2.1 | 5th of 44 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.5 | 39th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 44 | 16,635 | 39th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.4 | 38.9 | 40th of 44 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 78 | 19th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 44 | 213 | 30th of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 19 | 9th of 44 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 4 | 5th of 44 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 150 | 26th 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 Custer County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Custer County
- Jones & Casey Funeral HomeFuneral home · Challis · (208) 879-3314
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 Custer County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.