Cemeteries in Wilkin County, MN
Wilkin County, Minnesota has 20 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Breckenridge (8), Barnesville (5) and Fergus Falls (5). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (20%) and 3 Lutheran cemeteries (15%).
All cemeteries in Wilkin County
- Christ Lutheran CemeteryBarnesvilleLutheran cemetery
- Old Vikku Lutheran CemeteryBreckenridgeLutheran cemetery
- Salem Lutheran CemeteryMoorheadLutheran cemetery
- Burau CemeteryFergus FallsCemetery
- Deerhorn CemeteryBarnesvilleCemetery
- Foxhome CemeteryFergus FallsCemetery
- German CemeteryFergus FallsCemetery
- Manston CemeteryBarnesvilleCemetery
- McCauleyville CemeteryBreckenridgeCemetery
- Meadows CemeteryBreckenridgeCemetery
- Mitchell CemeteryBarnesvilleCemetery
- Prairie View CemeteryBarnesvilleCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryFergus FallsCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryBreckenridgeCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryBreckenridgeCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryBreckenridgeCemetery
- Saint Thomas CemeteryBreckenridgeCemetery
- Stiklestad CemeteryBreckenridgeCemetery
- Vukku Church CemeteryFergus FallsChurch cemetery
- Wolverton CemeteryMoorheadCemetery
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How Wilkin County compares
Wilkin County has 31.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 7.0 for Minnesota, which puts it 23rd of 87 Minnesota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 90 deaths here in 2024, about 45 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (48th of 87 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Wilkin County | Minnesota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 31.9 | 7.0 | 23rd of 87 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.7 | 5.1 | 78th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 90 | 49,658 | 74th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.5 | 12.2 | 57th of 87 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 363 | 48th of 87 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 45 | 137 | 74th 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 Wilkin County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wilkin County
- Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Breckenridge · (218) 643-5593
- Vertin-Munson Wahpeton Funeral HomeFuneral home · Breckenridge · (701) 642-4000
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 Wilkin County?
We list 20 cemeteries in Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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 Wilkin 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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