Cemeteries in Lake County, MN
Lake County, Minnesota has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Silver Bay (5), Two Harbors (3) and Hoyt Lakes (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (9%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Lake County
- Beaver Bay Cemetery1002 Main St · Beaver BayCemetery
- Holy Spirit Catholic CemeteryTwo HarborsCatholic cemetery
- Finland CemetarySilver BayCemetery
- Finland Crystal Bay CemeterySilver BayCemetery
- Isabella Memorial CemeterySilver BayCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryTwo HarborsCemetery
- Reider Silver Bay CemeterySilver BayCemetery
- Sawtooth Mountain CemeterySilver BayCemetery
- Silver Creek CemeteryTwo HarborsCemetery
- Toimi CemeteryHoyt LakesCemetery
- Toimi Childrens Settlers CemeteryHoyt LakesCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Lake County compares
Lake County has 10.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.0 for Minnesota, which puts it 63rd of 87 Minnesota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 166 deaths here in 2024, about 166 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (68th of 87 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lake County | Minnesota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.3 | 7.0 | 63rd of 87 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 5.1 | 87th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 166 | 49,658 | 58th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 15.1 | 12.2 | 15th of 87 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 363 | 68th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 166 | 137 | 21st 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 Lake County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lake County
- Cavallin Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Two Harbors · (218) 834-2952
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 Lake County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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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