Cemeteries in Gem County, ID
Gem County, Idaho has 2 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 church cemetery (50%).
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How Gem County compares
Gem County has 0.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.1 for Idaho, which puts it 37th of 44 Idaho counties on this measure. Census estimates count 239 deaths here in 2024, about 239 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (19th of 44 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Gem County | Idaho | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.9 | 2.1 | 37th of 44 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 0.5 | 31st of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 239 | 16,635 | 15th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 119.5 | 38.9 | 5th of 44 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 78 | 19th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 239 | 213 | 8th 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 Gem County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Gem County
- Potter Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Emmett · (208) 365-4491
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 Gem County?
We list 2 cemeteries in Gem 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 Gem 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 Gem 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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