Cemeteries in Bennett County, SD
Bennett County, South Dakota has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Martin (13) and Porcupine (1).
All cemeteries in Bennett County
- Allen Community CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Body of Christ CemeteryPorcupineCemetery
- Gamble CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Inestimable Gift CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Martin CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Martin Community CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Our Lady of the Lake CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Peyote CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Red Bear CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Salaway CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Tuthill CemeteryMartinCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Bennett County compares
Bennett County has 42.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 40th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Bennett County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 42.6 | 18.6 | 40th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.2 | 2.3 | 50th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 40 | 8,723 | 47th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.9 | 5.1 | 28th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 94 | 47th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 93 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 15 | 10th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 12th of 66 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 151 | 40th of 66 |
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 South Dakota counties with the figure available. Compare Bennett County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Bennett County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Bennett County, South 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 Bennett County kept?
Death certificates are held by the South 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 Bennett County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. South Dakota law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
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- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.