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%).
All cemeteries in Buena Vista County
- Newell Catholic Prairie CemeteryStorm LakeCatholic cemetery
- Saint John Lutheran CemeteryAltaLutheran cemetery
- Saint Johns Lutheran CemeteryStorm LakeLutheran cemetery
- Zion Lutheran CemeteryStorm LakeLutheran cemetery
- Barnes Township CemeteryStorm LakeMunicipal cemetery
- Buena Vista Memorial Park CemeteryStorm LakeMemorial park
- Cooke CemeterySac CityCemetery
- Daily Burial GroundCherokeeCemetery
- Elk CemeteryAltaCemetery
- Fairfield CemeteryLaurensCemetery
- First M E Church CemeterySac CityChurch cemetery
- Garton Family CemeteryLaurensFamily cemetery
- Hayes Township CemeteryStorm LakeMunicipal cemetery
- Lincoln Township CemeteryStorm LakeMunicipal cemetery
- Little Sioux Valley CemeteryStorm LakeCemetery
- Lone Tree CemeteryStorm LakeCemetery
- Maple Valley CemeteryStorm LakeCemetery
- Newell CemeteryStorm LakeCemetery
- Plainview CemeteryAltaCemetery
- Poland Township CemeteryLaurensMunicipal cemetery
- Saint Johannes CemeteryCherokeeCemetery
- Saint Johns Church of Christ CemeteryStorm LakeChurch cemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryLaurensCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryStorm LakeCemetery
- Scandinavian CemeteryAltaCemetery
- Smith CemeteryLaurensCemetery
- Storm Lake CemeteryStorm LakeCemetery
- Varina CemeteryStorm LakeCemetery
- Woodlawn CemeteryAltaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Cemetery types
Neighboring counties
How Buena Vista County compares
Buena Vista County has 13.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 82nd of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 158 deaths here in 2024, about 40 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (27th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Buena Vista County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 13.9 | 15.7 | 82nd of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.0 | 9.1 | 76th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 158 | 32,472 | 61st of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.4 | 6.4 | 31st of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 369 | 27th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 40 | 88 | 83rd of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 83 | 41st of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 8 | 748 | 18th of 99 |
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 Iowa counties with the figure available. Compare Buena Vista County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Buena Vista County
- Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Homes & Cremation CenterFuneral home · Storm Lake · (712) 732-1911
- Sliefert Funeral HomeFuneral home · Albert City · (712) 843-5411
- Sliefert Funeral Home & Cremation CenterFuneral home · Sioux Rapids · (712) 283-2100
- Sliefert Funeral HomesFuneral home · Storm Lake · (712) 732-5010
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 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.
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.
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- 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.