Cemeteries in Jackson County, MN
Jackson County, Minnesota has 26 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Jackson (9), Lakefield (9) and Windom (6).
All cemeteries in Jackson County
- Bethany CemeteryWindomCemetery
- Brill CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Christiana Norwegian CemeteryWindomCemetery
- Delafield CemeteryWindomCemetery
- East Belmont CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Good Shepherd CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Grace CemeteryWorthingtonCemetery
- Hauges CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Heron Lake CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Holy Trinity CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Immanuel CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Lakeside CemeteryWindomCemetery
- Loon Lake CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Norwegian CemeteryWorthingtonCemetery
- Petersburg CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryWindomCemetery
- Saint John's CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- Saint Pauls CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Saint Peter CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Sioux Valley CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Sunset CemeteryJacksonCemetery
- West Belmont CemeteryLakefieldCemetery
- Wilder CemeteryWindomCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Jackson County compares
Jackson County has 26.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.0 for Minnesota, which puts it 27th of 87 Minnesota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Jackson County | Minnesota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 26.4 | 7.0 | 27th of 87 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.7 | 5.1 | 69th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 113 | 49,658 | 68th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.3 | 12.2 | 59th of 87 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 363 | 85th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 137 | Not available |
| 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 Jackson County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Jackson County?
We list 26 cemeteries in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.