Cemeteries in Murray County, MN
Murray County, Minnesota has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Slayton (25), Fulda (2) and Tyler (2). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (10%), 2 Lutheran cemeteries (6%) and 1 memorial park (3%).
All cemeteries in Murray County
- Badger Lake Presbyterian CemeterySlaytonPresbyterian cemetery
- Zion Lutheran CemeterySlaytonLutheran cemetery
- Zion Lutheran Church CemeterySlaytonLutheran cemetery
- Bethany CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Chandler Memorial CemeteryEdgertonCemetery
- Currie Pioneer CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Ellsborough CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Emmanuel CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Faith CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Faith Swedish CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Highland Home CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Hillside CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Lake Sarah CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Modum CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Old German CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Our Saviors CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Pioneer CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Prairie Hill CemeteryFuldaCemetery
- Restland - Slayton Memory Gardens CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Saint Annes CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Saint Columba CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Saint Gabriel CemeteryFuldaCemetery
- Saint John's CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Saint Rose CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Sillerud CemeteryTylerCemetery
- Skandia CemeteryTylerCemetery
- Slayton CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Slayton Memorial GardensSlaytonMemorial park
- St. Ann's CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Trinity CemeterySlaytonCemetery
- Willow Lake CemeteryTracyCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Murray County compares
Murray County has 38.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.0 for Minnesota, which puts it 16th of 87 Minnesota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 65 deaths here in 2024, about 22 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (37th of 87 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Murray County | Minnesota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 38.5 | 7.0 | 16th of 87 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.4 | 5.1 | 62nd of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 65 | 49,658 | 82nd of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.1 | 12.2 | 81st of 87 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 363 | 37th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 22 | 137 | 84th of 84 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 90 | 41st of 87 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 26 | 20th of 87 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 839 | 46th 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 Murray County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Murray County
- Chandler Funeral AssociationFuneral home · Chandler · (507) 677-2250
- Totzke Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fulda · (507) 425-2311
- Totzke Funeral HomeFuneral home · Slayton · (507) 836-6179
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 Murray County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Murray 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 Murray 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 Murray 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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