Cemeteries in Eddy County, ND
Eddy County, North Dakota has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near New Rockford (9) and Fort Totten (2). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (27%) and 2 Lutheran cemeteries (18%).
All cemeteries in Eddy County
- Augustana Lutheran CemeteryNew RockfordLutheran cemetery
- Grandfield Lutheran CemeteryNew RockfordLutheran cemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryFort TottenCemetery
- Brantford CemeteryNew RockfordCemetery
- German Free Church CemeteryNew RockfordChurch cemetery
- Holy Cross CemeteryNew RockfordCemetery
- Knox CemeteryFort TottenCemetery
- Nystrom CemeteryNew RockfordCemetery
- Prairie Home CemeteryNew RockfordCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryNew RockfordCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryNew RockfordCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Eddy County compares
Eddy County has 47.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 36th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 42 deaths here in 2024, about 42 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (23rd of 53 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Eddy County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 47.6 | 25.6 | 36th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.7 | 3.0 | 46th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 42 | 6,867 | 34th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.8 | 3.4 | 11th of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 74 | 23rd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 42 | 93 | 24th 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 Eddy County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Eddy County
- Evans Funeral HomeFuneral home · New Rockford · (701) 947-2911
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 Eddy County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Eddy 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 Eddy 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 Eddy 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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