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Cemeteries in Butler County, MO

Butler County, Missouri has 60 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 3 church cemeteries (5%), 1 memorial park (2%) and 1 municipal cemetery (2%).

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How Butler County compares

Butler County has 14.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 10.1 for Missouri, which puts it 83rd of 115 Missouri counties on this measure. Census estimates count 660 deaths here in 2024, about 94 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (14th of 115 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureButler CountyMissouriRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents14.310.183rd of 115
Cemeteries per 100 square miles8.69.262nd of 115
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)66066,06820th of 115
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery11.010.523rd of 115
Funeral homes756014th of 115
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home9411847th of 114
Cremation providers07424th of 115
Monument dealers02722nd of 115
Notable burials11,27157th of 115

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 Missouri counties with the figure available. Compare Butler County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Butler County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Butler County?

We list 60 cemeteries in Butler County, Missouri. 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 Butler County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Missouri 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 Butler County?

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

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