Cemeteries in Cook County, MN
Cook County, Minnesota has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Grand Marais (11) and Silver Bay (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (25%), 2 Lutheran cemeteries (17%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Cook County
- Poplar Grove CemeteryGrand MaraisLutheran cemetery
- St. John's Catholic Church CemeteryGrand MaraisCatholic cemetery
- Trinity Lutheran CemeteryGrand MaraisLutheran cemetery
- Chippewa City CemeteryGrand MaraisMunicipal cemetery
- Lutsen CemeteryGrand MaraisCemetery
- Maple Hill CemeteryGrand MaraisCemetery
- Mineral Center CemeteryGrand MaraisCemetery
- Old Settlers CemeteryGrand MaraisCemetery
- Pagan CemeteryGrand MaraisCemetery
- Saint John's CemeteryGrand MaraisCemetery
- Schroeder CemeterySilver BayCemetery
- Tofte CemeteryGrand MaraisCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Cook County?
We list 12 cemeteries in Cook County, Minnesota. 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 Cook County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Minnesota 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 Cook County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Minnesota law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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