Cemeteries in Hettinger County, ND
Hettinger County, North Dakota has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Mott (18), Hettinger (6) and Dickinson (5). Among them are 11 church cemeteries (38%), 5 Lutheran cemeteries (17%) and 3 Catholic cemeteries (10%).
All cemeteries in Hettinger County
- Eichenfeld Baptist CemeteryMottBaptist cemetery
- German Lutheran CemeteryDickinsonLutheran cemetery
- Our Redeemer's Lutheran CemeteryDickinsonLutheran cemetery
- Peace Lutheran CemeteryHettingerLutheran cemetery
- Pilgerheim Baptist CemeteryMottBaptist cemetery
- Rainy Butte Lutheran CemeteryHettingerLutheran cemetery
- Saint Henry's Catholic CemeteryMottCatholic cemetery
- Saint Marys Catholic CemeteryDickinsonCatholic cemetery
- Saint Vincents Catholic CemeteryMottCatholic cemetery
- Zion German Lutheran CemeteryMottLutheran cemetery
- Zoar Methodist CemeteryMottMethodist cemetery
- Alden CemeteryMottCemetery
- Bentley CemeteryMottCemetery
- Bethany Congregational CemeteryMottCemetery
- Black Butte CemeteryMottCemetery
- Burt Hope CemeteryMottCemetery
- Freidenfeld CemeteryMottCemetery
- Havelock CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Johnson CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Mott Sunny Slope CemeteryMottCemetery
- Neuburg Congregational CemeteryMottCemetery
- New England CemeteryDickinsonCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeteryDickinsonCemetery
- Regent CemeteryMottCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryMottCemetery
- Saint Helena CemeteryHettingerCemetery
- Saint Michaels CemeteryMottCemetery
- Saint Placidus CemeteryMottCemetery
- Tepee Butte CemeteryHettingerCemetery
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How Hettinger County compares
Hettinger County has 119.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 15th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 25 deaths here in 2024, about 25 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (23rd of 53 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hettinger County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 119.9 | 25.6 | 15th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.6 | 3.0 | 36th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 25 | 6,867 | 40th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 0.9 | 3.4 | 43rd of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 74 | 23rd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 25 | 93 | 32nd 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 Hettinger County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hettinger County
- Evanson-Jensen Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mott · (701) 824-2693
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 Hettinger County?
We list 29 cemeteries in Hettinger 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 Hettinger 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 Hettinger 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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