The City of Glenns Ferry maintains cemetery rules to ensure dignity, safety, and uniformity.
Permit Required (8-6-1)
Burial in the City Cemetery requires:
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Purchase of a cemetery plot.
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Authorization from the Cemetery Clerk before the burial takes place.
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Cemetery Fees (8-6-2)
The following fees are set by resolution of the City Council. No payment plans are available.
| Service | City Resident | Non-Resident | Notes |
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| Plot | $300.00 | $600.00 | One-time purchase |
| Cremation Burial | $165.00 | $165.00 | Flat fee |
| Standard Burial | $350.00 | $350.00 | Flat fee |
| After 2 PM Burial | +$125.00 | +$125.00 | Added to burial fee |
| Weekend Burial (Fri–Sun) | +$185.00 | +$185.00 | Added to burial fee |
| Holiday Burial | $535.00 | $535.00 | Flat fee |
| Disinterment | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | Flat fee |
Markers & Monuments (8-6-3)
Families and plot owners are responsible for placing proper grave markers.
Requirements:
A flat marker or suitable monument must be placed at the head of each grave.
The deceased’s name must be plainly inscribed.
Markers cannot be taller than 3 feet (from ground to highest point).
Timeline:
Markers must be installed within 6 months of burial.
If no marker is installed, the City may install one at the expense of the plot owner.
Restrictions & Oversight:
The City Council reserves the right to refuse substandard or unusual markers.
Only City maintenance staff may plant trees or shrubs, unless prior approval is granted by the City Council.
Need Assistance?
Cemetery Clerk- Donna Fain
Phone: (208) 366-7418 ext 6
Email: cemetery@glennsferryidaho.org
Reminder: Always contact City Hall before arranging a burial or purchasing a marker to ensure compliance with City regulations.