Cemeteries in Adams County, ND
Adams County, North Dakota has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hettinger (16) and Mott (5). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (19%), 3 Lutheran cemeteries (14%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Adams County
- Holy Family Catholic CemeteryMottCatholic cemetery
- Immanuel Norwegian Lutheran CemeteryHettingerLutheran cemetery
- Mamre Lutheran CemeteryHettingerLutheran cemetery
- Wolf Butte Lutheran CemeteryHettingerLutheran cemetery
- Bucyrus CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Cedar Valley CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Haven of Rest CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Haynes CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Hettinger CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Highland Prairie CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Long Butte CemeteryMottCemetery
- North Grand CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- North Lemmon CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Petrel CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Prince of Peace Cemetery - Cedar Creek CemeteryMottCemetery
- Richland CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Saint Peters CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Stowers CemeteryMottCemetery
- Union Cemetery / Spring Butte CemeteryMottCemetery
- Whetstone CemeteryHettingerCemetery
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How Adams County compares
Adams County has 98.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 21st of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 18 deaths here in 2024, about 18 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (23rd of 53 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Adams County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 98.1 | 25.6 | 21st of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.1 | 3.0 | 42nd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 18 | 6,867 | 46th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 0.9 | 3.4 | 44th of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 74 | 23rd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 18 | 93 | 40th of 44 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 12 | 8th of 53 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1 | 2nd of 53 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 46 | 18th of 53 |
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 North Dakota counties with the figure available. Compare Adams County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Adams County
- Evanson-Jensen Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hettinger · (701) 567-2522
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 Adams County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Adams County, North Dakota. 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 Adams County kept?
Death certificates are held by the North Dakota 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 Adams County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. North Dakota law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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