Cemeteries in Rolette County, ND
Rolette County, North Dakota has 36 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Shell Valley (20), Belcourt (7) and Rolla (5). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (19%), 3 Catholic cemeteries (8%) and 3 Lutheran cemeteries (8%).
All cemeteries in Rolette County
- Holy Cross catholic CemeteryShell ValleyCatholic cemetery
- Old Order Amish Mennonite CemeteryShell ValleyMennonite and Amish cemetery
- Sacred Heart Catholic CemeteryShell ValleyCatholic cemetery
- Saint Ann Catholic Original CemeteryBelcourtCatholic cemetery
- Saint John's Lutheran CemeteryShell ValleyLutheran cemetery
- South Ox Creek Lutheran CemeteryRugbyLutheran cemetery
- Willow Creek Lutheran CemeteryShell ValleyLutheran cemetery
- Ackworth CemeteryBottineauCemetery
- An - Qui - Ni - Gay Indian Burial GroundBelcourtCemetery
- Emanuel CemeteryRollaCemetery
- Island Lake CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryRugbyCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Little Prairie CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Mill Lake CemeteryBelcourtCemetery
- Mylo Community CemeteryBelcourtCemetery
- North Ox Creek CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Pleasant Valley CemeteryRollaCemetery
- Rendahl CemeteryBottineauCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Rolette CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Rolla CemeteryRollaCemetery
- Saint Anns Addition CemeteryBelcourtCemetery
- Saint Anthonys CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Saint Benedict CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Saint Edward CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Saint John CemeteryRollaCemetery
- Saint Louis CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Saint Marys Maryville CemeteryBelcourtCemetery
- Saint Michael CemeteryRollaCemetery
- Saint Paul CemeteryBelcourtCemetery
- Saint Sylvan CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Sunrise View CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- Westland CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
- White Stone CemeteryShell ValleyCemetery
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How Rolette County compares
Rolette County has 30.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 44th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Rolette County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 30.8 | 25.6 | 44th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.0 | 3.0 | 10th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 191 | 6,867 | 9th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.3 | 3.4 | 8th of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 74 | 45th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 93 | Not available |
| 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 Rolette County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Rolette County?
We list 36 cemeteries in Rolette 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 Rolette 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 Rolette 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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