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Joplin Cemetery Maintenance District

FAQ & Fees

Answers to common questions and our current fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

The cemetery grounds are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. Anyone is welcome to visit, pay respects, or explore the historic grounds.

Burial, however, is restricted to those within the Joplin Cemetery Maintenance District boundary. If you are unsure whether a property is within the district, contact the sexton.

At this time, all cemetery plots are privately owned. There are no new plots available for purchase directly from the district.

On rare occasions, a plot owner will choose to relinquish their plot. If you are interested in being notified of such opportunities, contact the sexton at (208) 939-2448.

There are a few ways to look up burial records:

  • Cemetery Map (this site) — Our plot map (coming soon) will allow you to search by plot number with a name index.
  • Find a Grave — Joplin Pioneer Cemetery on Find a Grave has over 1,200 memorial records.
  • IDGenWeb — Ada County Cemetery records include a survey of the cemetery with headstone photos.
  • Visit in person — The cemetery is open daily. The sexton can also assist by phone: (208) 939-2448.

Burial arrangements are coordinated through the plot owner (or their family) and the sexton. Contact sexton Lucas Littlefield directly to discuss scheduling and logistics:

Please review our fee schedule below before contacting us so you have an idea of the associated costs.

Joplin Pioneer Cemetery is operated by the Joplin Cemetery Maintenance District, a special taxing district of Ada County, Idaho. The district is governed by an elected board that meets monthly. Sexton Lucas Littlefield manages day-to-day operations and grounds maintenance.

Board meeting minutes are posted publicly on the Board Meetings page of this site.

The cemetery grounds are open every day from sunrise to sunset. There is no staffed office on-site. For assistance, contact the sexton by phone.

Flowers and personal tributes are welcome. Please be respectful of neighboring plots. Permanent monuments and markers must be approved by the sexton prior to installation. Contact us to discuss specifics.

The Joplin Cemetery Maintenance District collects property taxes from properties within the district boundary. The district has been collecting taxes since 1958. Fees charged for burial services also contribute to operations and maintenance.

Fee Schedule

Current Fees

The following fees apply to burial and related services at Joplin Pioneer Cemetery. Fees are set by the board and subject to change. Contact the sexton to confirm current pricing.

Note: All cemetery plots are currently privately owned. These fees apply to services for existing plot holders, not plot purchases.

Service Notes Fee
Adult Burial — Weekday Monday–Friday [$ TBD]
Adult Burial — Weekend / Holiday Saturday, Sunday, or holiday [$ TBD]
Infant / Child Burial Under age [X] [$ TBD]
Cremation Burial Interment of cremated remains [$ TBD]
Cremain Wall Granite cremain wall, east end of Section E [$ TBD]
Disinterment Contact sexton for details [$ TBD]
Monument Setting Fee Placement of new headstone or marker [$ TBD]

Last updated: [Month Year]. For the most current fee schedule, contact sexton Lucas Littlefield at (208) 939-2448.