Cemeteries in Golden Valley County, ND
Golden Valley County, North Dakota has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Beach (13) and Medora (1). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (36%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (14%) and 2 Lutheran cemeteries (14%).
All cemeteries in Golden Valley County
- Beach Lutheran CemeteryBeachLutheran cemetery
- Catholic CemeteryBeachCatholic cemetery
- Lutheran CemeteryBeachLutheran cemetery
- Saint Johns Catholic CemeteryBeachCatholic cemetery
- Alpha CemeteryBeachCemetery
- Beach City CemeteryBeachMunicipal cemetery
- Burkey CemeteryBeachCemetery
- Community CemeteryBeachChurch cemetery
- Lohmann CemeteryMedoraCemetery
- Plain View CemeteryBeachCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryBeachCemetery
- Saint Michaels CemeteryBeachCemetery
- Sentinel Butte CemeteryBeachCemetery
- South Side CemeteryBeachCemetery
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How Golden Valley County compares
Golden Valley County has 78.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 28th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 17 deaths here in 2024, about 9 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (8th of 53 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Golden Valley County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 78.0 | 25.6 | 28th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.4 | 3.0 | 50th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 17 | 6,867 | 48th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.2 | 3.4 | 35th of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 74 | 8th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 9 | 93 | 42nd 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 Golden Valley County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Golden Valley County
- Silha Funeral HomeFuneral home · Beach
- Silha Funeral HomesFuneral home · Beach · (701) 872-3232
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 Golden Valley County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley 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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