Cemeteries in Slope County, ND
Slope County, North Dakota has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Amidon (8) and Bowman (3). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (36%), 3 Lutheran cemeteries (27%) and 1 municipal cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Slope County
- Cedar Lutheran CemeteryBowmanLutheran cemetery
- Lebanon Lutheran CemeteryAmidonLutheran cemetery
- Norman Lutheran CemeteryAmidonLutheran cemetery
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic CemeteryAmidonCatholic cemetery
- Carroll Township CemeteryAmidonMunicipal cemetery
- DeSart CemeteryAmidonCemetery
- Peaceful Valley CemeteryAmidonCemetery
- Pierce Congregational CemeteryAmidonCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryBowmanCemetery
- Saint Paul CemeteryBowmanCemetery
- Shollsmade CemeteryAmidonCemetery
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How Slope County compares
Slope County has 166.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 7th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Slope County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 166.7 | 25.6 | 7th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.9 | 3.0 | 53rd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 2 | 6,867 | 53rd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 0.2 | 3.4 | 51st 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 Slope County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Slope County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Slope 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 Slope 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 Slope 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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