Cemeteries in Elmore County, ID
Elmore County, Idaho has 5 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Mountain Home (2), Boise (1) and Fairfield (1).
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How Elmore County compares
Elmore County has 1.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.1 for Idaho, which puts it 33rd of 44 Idaho counties on this measure. Census estimates count 241 deaths here in 2024, about 241 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (19th of 44 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Elmore County | Idaho | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.7 | 2.1 | 33rd of 44 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.2 | 0.5 | 44th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 241 | 16,635 | 14th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 48.2 | 38.9 | 11th of 44 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 78 | 19th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 241 | 213 | 7th 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 Elmore County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Elmore County
- Rost Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mountain Home · (208) 214-4348
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 Elmore County?
We list 5 cemeteries in Elmore 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 Elmore 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 Elmore 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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- 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.