Cemeteries in Foster County, ND
Foster County, North Dakota has 12 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Carrington (7), Cooperstown (2) and New Rockford (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (17%), 2 Lutheran cemeteries (17%) and 1 municipal cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Foster County
- James River Church Lutheran CemeteryCarringtonLutheran cemetery
- Kvernes Lutheran Church CemeteryCarringtonLutheran cemetery
- Barlow CemeteryNew RockfordCemetery
- Brethren CemeteryCarringtonCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryCarringtonCemetery
- Carrington CemeteryCarringtonCemetery
- Eastman CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Glenfield CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Grace City CemeteryNew RockfordMunicipal cemetery
- Pleasant Valley Adventist CemeteryCarringtonCemetery
- Riverdale CemeteryCarringtonCemetery
- Saint Peter and Paul CemeteryFort TottenCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Foster County compares
Foster County has 36.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 42nd of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 38 deaths here in 2024, about 38 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (23rd of 53 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Foster County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 36.1 | 25.6 | 42nd of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.9 | 3.0 | 44th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 38 | 6,867 | 36th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.2 | 3.4 | 14th of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 74 | 23rd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 38 | 93 | 25th 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 Foster County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Foster County
- Evans Funeral HomeFuneral home · Carrington · (701) 652-3003
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 Foster County?
We list 12 cemeteries in Foster 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 Foster 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 Foster 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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