Cemeteries in Sioux County, ND
Sioux County, North Dakota has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 5 church cemeteries (31%), 4 Catholic cemeteries (25%) and 1 Episcopal cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Sioux County
- Big Lake CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Old Catholic CemeteryFort YatesCatholic cemetery
- Saint Elizabeth's Catholic CemeteryFort YatesCatholic cemetery
- Saint James Catholic CemeteryFort YatesCatholic cemetery
- Saint James Episcopal CemeteryFort YatesEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Peters Catholic Church CemeteryFort YatesCatholic cemetery
- Cannon Ball Memorial Congregational CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Congregational CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Gayton CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Old Saint Philomena CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Red Cedar CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Reed CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Saint Gabriel CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Saint Lukes CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Saint Philomena CemeteryFort YatesCemetery
- Sitting Bull Burial SiteFort YatesCemetery
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How Sioux County compares
Sioux County has 43.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 37th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Sioux County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 43.1 | 25.6 | 37th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.5 | 3.0 | 49th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 59 | 6,867 | 27th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.7 | 3.4 | 12th 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 Sioux County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Sioux County?
We list 16 cemeteries in Sioux 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 Sioux 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 Sioux 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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