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Butler Funeral Home Obituaries: Find the Correct Official Memorial
“Butler Funeral Home obituaries” can point to several unrelated funeral homes in different states. The right obituary may be connected with Butler Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center in Illinois, Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar or Humansville, Missouri, Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton, Kentucky, or Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro and Stedman, North Carolina.
This guide helps you choose the right official Butler obituary page, verify the person, separate the funeral-home address from the actual service venue, use Google Maps safely, ask for current prices and find death-certificate, Social Security and Veteran next steps.
Fast answer
Start With the Location, Not Only the Butler Name
Same-name issue
Why “Butler Funeral Home Obituaries” Can Show the Wrong Result
Butler is a common funeral-home name. A Butler obituary in Bolivar, Missouri is not the same source as a Butler memorial in Edmonton, Kentucky or a Dignity Memorial Butler obituary in Illinois.
This matters when a visitation, funeral, burial, livestream or flower deadline is close. A copied obituary, social media screenshot or search preview may not show the current event schedule. The same official-site-first approach is useful in broader same-name guides such as the Davis Funeral Home obituary guide and Heritage Funeral Home obituary guide.
Official directory
Official Butler Funeral Home Obituary Pages and Location Clues
Use this table as a location-matching guide. It does not list every Butler-named funeral home, but it covers major official sources that commonly appear for this search.
| Official Butler source | Location clue | What to do after opening | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center Springfield, Chatham and New Berlin, Illinois |
Sangamon County, Springfield, Chatham, New Berlin, central Illinois, Dignity Memorial. | Use the group page for the Butler obituary search, then open the full memorial and check which chapel or cemetery is named. | Illinois Butler obituary search |
| Butler Funeral Home – Springfield 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703 217-544-4646 |
Springfield, Illinois; central downtown Springfield; Dignity Memorial page. | Use when the memorial names Springfield or this South 6th Street location. Compare the event address before travel. | Springfield IL chapel |
| Butler Funeral Home – Chatham 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL 62629 217-483-9292 |
Chatham, Illinois; Prairie View Reception Center references; Dignity Memorial. | Use when the obituary or family notice names Chatham. Check whether service, reception or cemetery is elsewhere. | Chatham IL chapel |
| Butler Funeral Home – New Berlin 714 East Gibson Street, New Berlin, IL 62670 217-488-3535 |
New Berlin, Loami, Auburn, Sherman, Williamsville and nearby Sangamon County communities. | Use when the memorial or family notice names New Berlin. Open the full memorial for chapel, church or cemetery address. | New Berlin IL chapel |
| Butler Funeral Home – Bolivar 407 E. Broadway, Bolivar, MO 65613 (417) 326-5233 |
Bolivar, Missouri; Polk County; butlerfuneralhome.com. | Search tributes by name, open the memorial, then check whether service is at Bolivar, a church, cemetery or reception center. | Bolivar MO tributes |
| Butler Funeral Home – Humansville 109 East Buffalo St., Humansville, MO 65674 (417) 754-2215 |
Humansville, Missouri; Polk County; Butler Funeral Home location page. | Use when the obituary or service details point to Humansville. Do not substitute the Bolivar address. | Bolivar / Humansville locations |
| Butler Funeral Home 201 East St., Edmonton, KY 42129 (270) 432-2231 |
Edmonton, Kentucky; Metcalfe County; butlermemorials.com. | Open the obituary, confirm service blocks, then note whether burial follows at a cemetery such as Metcalfe Memorial Gardens or another location. | Edmonton KY obituaries |
| Butler Funeral Home – Roseboro 401 W. Roseboro St., Roseboro, NC 28382 910-525-5138 |
Roseboro, North Carolina; Sampson County; butlerfh.com. | Use when the obituary points to Roseboro. Open the person’s memorial to confirm Roseboro vs Stedman and the burial route. | Roseboro / Stedman site |
| Butler Funeral Home – Stedman 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, NC 28391 910-223-7400 |
Stedman, North Carolina; Cumberland County area; butlerfh.com. | Use when the memorial or service information names Stedman. Check if public viewing, service and cemetery are separate. | Stedman NC location |
Location links
Google Map Links for Verified Butler Locations
Because this title covers several unrelated funeral homes, one embedded map would be misleading. Use the map link that matches the obituary location or the specific service event.
Official search process
How to Search a Butler Funeral Home Obituary Safely
- 1Start with city and state
Use family information, newspaper notice, cemetery, church, county or last residence to choose the right Butler funeral home.
- 2Open the matching official page
Use the funeral home’s official obituary listing or Dignity Memorial page instead of a copied notice.
- 3Search the full name first
Then try surname only, maiden name, married name, nickname or spelling variation if the exact search fails.
- 4Open the full memorial
Preview cards may omit visitation, burial, livestream, flowers, donations or cemetery instructions.
- 5Verify the person
Compare dates, residence, relatives, church, county and cemetery before acting on the result.
- 6Separate each event
Visitation, funeral, memorial, graveside and reception can happen at different addresses.
- 7Save the official link
Share the official memorial URL instead of copying the full obituary text or a screenshot.
This official-link-first approach is also helpful for older or multi-location searches like the Haysi Funeral Home obituary guide.
Older notices
If the Butler Obituary Is Missing or Hard to Find
Name-search fixes
- Search by last name only.
- Try maiden and married names.
- Remove middle name, suffix or title.
- Try nicknames or alternate spellings.
- Use A-Z, date or “View All” tools when available.
Location fixes
- Confirm the city and state.
- Check whether another Butler-named funeral home handled the arrangements.
- Search the official domain plus the person’s name.
- Look for church, cemetery or county clues.
- Call the verified funeral home if timing is urgent.
Service-day details
Before You Attend a Butler Visitation, Funeral or Burial
Why venue matters
What Official Butler Memorial Pages Commonly Show
Edmonton, Kentucky
Official Butler Memorials pages can show a funeral service at Butler Funeral Home followed by burial at a cemetery such as Metcalfe Memorial Gardens, Buck Hill Cemetery or another local cemetery.
Illinois Dignity Memorial pages
Butler memorials can identify a specific Butler chapel and may also involve Roselawn Memorial Park, Prairie View Reception Center, a church or another venue.
Roseboro / Stedman, North Carolina
The same Butler Funeral Home brand serves two North Carolina locations. Confirm Roseboro vs Stedman before mapping or calling.
Immediate need
If a Death Has Just Occurred
Expected facility or hospice death
Follow hospice, hospital or nursing-facility instructions first. Then tell staff the exact Butler funeral home the family has chosen.
Unexpected death
Use 911, law enforcement or medical-examiner instructions as appropriate. Do not move the person unless directed.
Calling Butler
Use the verified phone number for the correct city. Be ready with the person’s name, location of death, your callback number and any facility or agency contact.
Price request
How to Ask a Butler Funeral Home for Current Prices
Prices are local. Do not use a Bolivar price for Edmonton, a Dignity Memorial Illinois price for North Carolina, or an old PDF for today’s arrangement unless the funeral home confirms it is current.
| Ask about | Useful wording | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Basic services fee | “What is your current basic services fee?” | This is often a core arrangement charge. |
| Transfer / removal | “What is the transfer charge and mileage policy?” | Distance from the place of death can affect cost. |
| Visitation / service | “Please price visitation, funeral, memorial and graveside staffing separately.” | Families may not need every component. |
| Burial or cremation | “What itemized burial and cremation options are available?” | Package totals can hide individual choices. |
| Cash advances | “Which cemetery, permit, death certificate, obituary, flower, clergy or third-party costs are separate?” | These may not be funeral-home service charges. |
| Written statement | “Can I review the itemized written statement before authorizing?” | It helps confirm agreed services and costs. |
Review telephone-price rights → General Price List → casket and outer-burial-container rules → right to select individual goods/services → written itemized statement.
Certified records
Death Certificate Route Depends on Where the Death Occurred
An obituary does not replace a certified death certificate. Certified copies come from the state or local vital-records office for the place of death.
| If the death occurred near | Start with | Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, Chatham or New Berlin, Illinois | Illinois vital-records or county/local route when applicable. | Legal name, date/place of death, relationship, ID, fee and delivery method. |
| Bolivar or Humansville, Missouri | Missouri vital-records or county/local route for deaths in Missouri. | County/city, date, applicant eligibility and payment. |
| Edmonton, Kentucky | Kentucky vital-records route for deaths in Kentucky. | Name, date, county, applicant relationship and ID. |
| Roseboro or Stedman, North Carolina | North Carolina vital-records or county register route. | County of death, ID, fee and number of certified copies needed. |
Open CDC/NCHS Where to Write for Vital Records → choose the state where the death occurred → follow that state’s current death-certificate instructions.
After the obituary
What Usually Comes Next After Finding a Butler Obituary
Family checklist
- Save the official memorial URL.
- Confirm every event address and time.
- Ask the verified funeral home for current itemized prices.
- Request certified death certificates from the correct state/local office.
- Ask whether the funeral director reports the death to Social Security.
- Check VA burial and memorial benefits if the deceased was a Veteran.
- Use the county probate/court office when estate authority is needed.
An obituary does not replace
- Certified death certificate.
- Funeral contract or itemized statement.
- Social Security death report or survivor-benefit application.
- VA burial-benefit eligibility decision.
- Probate filing or estate authority.
- Private family instructions not published online.
Official resources
Official Butler, Vital Records and Federal Resources
Butler Funeral Homes Group
Use when: the notice points to Springfield, Chatham, New Berlin or central Illinois.
Butler Funeral Home – Bolivar
Use when: the notice points to Bolivar, Humansville or Polk County, Missouri.
Butler Funeral Home – Edmonton
Use when: the notice points to Edmonton or Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
Butler Funeral Home – Roseboro / Stedman
Use when: the notice points to Roseboro, Stedman, Sampson County or Cumberland County.
Funeral Rule
Use when: requesting prices or comparing funeral goods/services.
Vital Records Directory
Use when: finding the correct state death-certificate office.
When Someone Dies
Use when: confirming death reporting or survivor-benefit questions.
Burial and Memorial Benefits
Use when: the deceased was a Veteran or eligible family member.
Direct answers
10 FAQs About Butler Funeral Home Obituaries
1. Is there one official Butler Funeral Home obituary website?
No. Several unrelated funeral homes use the Butler name. Match the obituary to the correct city, state and official website before relying on any result.
2. Which Butler obituary page should I open first?
Open the page that matches the person’s city, state, county, church, cemetery or family-provided information. Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and North Carolina Butler locations are different sources.
3. Why does this page use map links instead of one embedded map?
One embedded map would be misleading because this title is not tied to one location. Use the map link for the verified location or the exact event venue printed in the memorial.
4. What if the obituary lists a church or cemetery instead of Butler Funeral Home?
Use the event address shown in the obituary. Do not replace a church, cemetery, graveside or reception address with the funeral home’s business address.
5. Why can’t I find the Butler obituary by full name?
Try surname only, maiden name, married name, nickname, former surname, middle initial, spelling variation or the location clue. Also confirm you are on the correct Butler funeral-home website.
6. Can I copy the full obituary text?
The safer option is to share the official memorial link. Obituary text and photos may be family-written, copyrighted, corrected or updated.
7. How do I get current Butler Funeral Home prices?
Call the verified Butler location and ask for current itemized price information and the General Price List. Do not use another Butler location’s prices or old estimates.
8. How do I get a death certificate after finding the obituary?
Use the state or local vital-records office where the death occurred. The CDC/NCHS directory helps route you to the correct state office.
9. Does the funeral home report the death to Social Security?
Funeral homes often report deaths to Social Security, but families should confirm with the funeral director and contact SSA directly for survivor-benefit questions.
10. Where should Veteran families check after finding a Butler obituary?
Veteran families should review VA burial and memorial benefits for cemetery eligibility, burial allowance, headstone or marker options, burial flag and related memorial benefits.