Cemeteries in Griggs County, ND
Griggs County, North Dakota has 27 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 10 church cemeteries (37%) and 10 Lutheran cemeteries (37%).
All cemeteries in Griggs County
- Bethlehem Lutheran Free Church CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Eidfjord Lutheran CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Faith Lutheran CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Lutheran CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Ness Lutheran CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Ottawa Lutheran Church CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Ringsaker Lutheran CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Saint Olafs Lutheran CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Swedish Lutheran CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Zion Skandanavian Evangelical Lutheran Kirke CemeteryCooperstownLutheran cemetery
- Bethany CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Binford Gospel Tabernacle CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Cooperstown CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Hannaford CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Hartman CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Hero CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Lyster CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Mabel CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Naroen CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Opheim CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Saint George CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Saint Lawrence CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Saron Evangelical CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Union CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- West Prairie CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Westley CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
- Zion CemeteryCooperstownCemetery
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How Griggs County compares
Griggs County has 121.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 14th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 38 deaths here in 2024, about 19 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (8th of 53 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Griggs County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 121.2 | 25.6 | 14th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.8 | 3.0 | 13th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 38 | 6,867 | 36th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.4 | 3.4 | 30th of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 74 | 8th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 19 | 93 | 39th 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 Griggs County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Griggs County
- Cooperstown Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Cooperstown · (701) 797-2900
- Quam-Plaisted-Cushman Funeral HomeFuneral home · Cooperstown · (701) 797-2244
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 Griggs County?
We list 27 cemeteries in Griggs 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 Griggs 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 Griggs 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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