Cemeteries in Traill County, ND
Traill County, North Dakota has 42 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hillsboro (19), Mayville (15) and Thompson (8). Among them are 9 church cemeteries (21%) and 9 Lutheran cemeteries (21%).
All cemeteries in Traill County
- Aal Lutheran CemeteryHillsboroLutheran cemetery
- East Immanuel Lutheran CemeteryThompsonLutheran cemetery
- Grue Lutheran CemeteryThompsonLutheran cemetery
- Highland Lutheran CemeteryHillsboroLutheran cemetery
- Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery NorthThompsonLutheran cemetery
- Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery WestMayvilleLutheran cemetery
- Norway Lutheran CemeteryHillsboroLutheran cemetery
- Saint Olaf Lutheran Church CemeteryHillsboroLutheran cemetery
- Trinity Lutheran Church CemeteryMayvilleLutheran cemetery
- Arnegard CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Aurdal CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Bethany CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Bohnsack CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Bruflat CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Caledonia CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryThompsonCemetery
- Carl Ben Eielson CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Carlson CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Clifford CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Cummings CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Elm River CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Elmwood CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Gran CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Grandin CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Hillsboro Cemetery Number 1HillsboroCemetery
- Hillstead CemeteryThompsonCemetery
- Hjelmstad Brothers Memorial CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Holmes CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Immanuel CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Lynn W Elton Memorial CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Mayville CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Morgan CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- North Prairie CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- North Ringsaker CemeteryThompsonCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryThompsonCemetery
- Quincy CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Reeves CemeteryThompsonCemetery
- Saint Rose CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Salem CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
- Soderberg CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Stordahl CemeteryMayvilleCemetery
- Traill County Poor Farm CemeteryHillsboroCemetery
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How Traill County compares
Traill County has 52.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 25.6 for North Dakota, which puts it 34th of 53 North Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 97 deaths here in 2024, about 97 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (23rd of 53 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Traill County | North Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 52.6 | 25.6 | 34th of 53 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.9 | 3.0 | 4th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 97 | 6,867 | 17th of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.3 | 3.4 | 20th of 53 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 74 | 23rd of 53 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 97 | 93 | 8th 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 Traill County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Traill County
- Baker Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mayville · (701) 788-3391
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 Traill County?
We list 42 cemeteries in Traill 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 Traill 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 Traill 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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