Cemeteries in Nez Perce County, ID
Nez Perce County, Idaho has 22 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lapwai (12), Orofino (6) and Lewiston Orchards (3). Among them are 1 memorial park (5%) and 1 family cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Nez Perce County
- Angel Ridge CemeteryOrofinoCemetery
- Arrow CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Broncheau Family CemeteryLapwaiFamily cemetery
- Coyote Grade CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Culdesac CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Gifford CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Glasby CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Indian CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Jacques Spur CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Kendrick CemeteryLewiston OrchardsCemetery
- Lapwai Mission - Spalding CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Leland CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Lenora CemeteryOrofinoCemetery
- Lewis and Clark Memorial GardensLewiston OrchardsMemorial park
- Lewiston Normal Hill CemeteryLewistonCemetery
- Melrose CemeteryOrofinoCemetery
- Old Good Hope CemeteryOrofinoCemetery
- Peck CemeteryOrofinoCemetery
- Red Elk CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Sunnyside CemeteryOrofinoCemetery
- Sweetwater CemeteryLapwaiCemetery
- Tammany CemeteryLewiston OrchardsCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Nez Perce County compares
Nez Perce County has 5.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 2.1 for Idaho, which puts it 24th of 44 Idaho counties on this measure. Census estimates count 650 deaths here in 2024, about 217 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (6th of 44 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Nez Perce County | Idaho | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.1 | 2.1 | 24th of 44 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.6 | 0.5 | 3rd of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 650 | 16,635 | 7th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 29.5 | 38.9 | 16th of 44 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 78 | 6th of 44 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 217 | 213 | 13th of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 19 | 9th of 44 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 4 | 1st 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 Nez Perce County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Nez Perce County
- Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lewiston · (208) 743-4578
- Mountain View Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lewiston · (208) 743-9464
- Vassar-Rawls Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lewiston · (208) 743-6541
- Garlinghouse MemorialsMonument dealer · Lewiston · (208) 743-2471
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 Nez Perce County?
We list 22 cemeteries in Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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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