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Cemeteries in Dakota County, MN

Dakota County, Minnesota has 65 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hastings (14), Farmington (10) and Inver Grove Heights (7). Among them are 16 church cemeteries (25%), 9 Catholic cemeteries (14%) and 4 Lutheran cemeteries (6%).

65
cemeteries
13
towns represented
1
historic
16
church cemeteries
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How Dakota County compares

Dakota County has 1.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.0 for Minnesota, which puts it 84th of 87 Minnesota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 3,218 deaths here in 2024, about 230 for each of the 14 funeral homes we know of (4th of 87 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureDakota CountyMinnesotaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.47.084th of 87
Cemeteries per 100 square miles11.65.110th of 87
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)3,21849,6583rd of 87
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery49.512.24th of 87
Funeral homes143634th of 87
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home23013713th of 84
Cremation providers4904th of 87
Monument dealers1267th of 87
Notable burials288393rd 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 Dakota County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Dakota County?

We list 65 cemeteries in Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota 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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