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
How Cook County compares
Cook County has 21.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.0 for Minnesota, which puts it 33rd of 87 Minnesota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 60 deaths here in 2024, about 60 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 87 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Cook County | Minnesota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 21.5 | 7.0 | 33rd of 87 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 5.1 | 85th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 60 | 49,658 | 83rd of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.0 | 12.2 | 54th of 87 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 363 | 68th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 60 | 137 | 60th of 84 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 90 | 41st of 87 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 26 | 20th of 87 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 839 | 64th of 87 |
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 Minnesota counties with the figure available. Compare Cook County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Cook County
- Cavallin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Grand Marais · (218) 387-1442
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
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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