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Cemeteries in Wadena County, MN

Wadena County, Minnesota has 28 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Menahga (13), Wadena (10) and Staples (3). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (11%), 1 Catholic cemetery (4%) and 1 municipal cemetery (4%).

28
cemeteries
4
towns represented
1
historic
3
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Wadena County?

We list 28 cemeteries in Wadena 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 Wadena 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 Wadena 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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