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Cemeteries in Buena Vista County, IA

Buena Vista County, Iowa has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Storm Lake (15), Alta (5) and Laurens (5). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (21%), 4 municipal cemeteries (14%) and 3 Lutheran cemeteries (10%).

29
cemeteries
5
towns represented
0
historic
6
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Buena Vista County?

We list 29 cemeteries in Buena Vista County, Iowa. 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 Buena Vista County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Iowa 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 Buena Vista County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Iowa law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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