Cemeteries in Red Lake County, MN
Red Lake County, Minnesota has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Red Lake Falls (13), Fosston (4) and Thief River Falls (4). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (19%), 3 Lutheran cemeteries (14%) and 1 Presbyterian cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Red Lake County
- Immanuel Lutheran CemeteryRed Lake FallsLutheran cemetery
- Presbyterian CemeteryRed Lake FallsPresbyterian cemetery
- Salem CemeteryThief River FallsLutheran cemetery
- Salem Lutheran CemeteryThief River FallsLutheran cemetery
- Clearwater CemeteryThief River FallsCemetery
- Cyr CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Emardville CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Emmardville CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Finnish CemeteryThief River FallsCemetery
- Huot CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Mount Olive CemeteryFosstonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Saint Anthony CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Saint Dorothy's CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Saint Francis Xavier CemeteryFosstonCemetery
- Saint Francis Xavier CemeteryFosstonCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Saint Vincent De Paul CemeteryRed Lake FallsCemetery
- Zion CemeteryFosstonCemetery
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How Red Lake County compares
Red Lake County has 54.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.0 for Minnesota, which puts it 7th of 87 Minnesota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Red Lake County | Minnesota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 54.1 | 7.0 | 7th of 87 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.9 | 5.1 | 55th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 43 | 49,658 | 87th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.0 | 12.2 | 83rd 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 Red Lake County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Red Lake County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Red 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 Red 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 Red 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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