Cemeteries in Brule County, SD
Brule County, South Dakota has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Chamberlain (14) and Platte (10). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (33%), 5 Lutheran cemeteries (21%) and 1 veterans cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Brule County
- Amunid Emmanual Lutheran CemeteryChamberlainLutheran cemetery
- Free Norweigan Lutheran CemeteryChamberlainLutheran cemetery
- German Lutheran CemeteryChamberlainLutheran cemetery
- Holy Trinity Bendon Catholic CemeteryPlatteCatholic cemetery
- Lutheran CemeteryChamberlainLutheran cemetery
- Riverview CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Swedish Lutheran CemeteryChamberlainLutheran cemetery
- Bijou Hills Union CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Bohemian CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Bullis Wilbur CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Community CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Dunlap Church CemeteryPlatteChurch cemetery
- Eagle CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Gabrielson CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Grandview CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Kimball CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Larson CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Norwegian CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Pleasant Grove CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Saint Anthony CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Saint Margarets CemeteryPlatteCemetery
- Saint Procopius Church CemeteryChamberlainChurch cemetery
- Saint Vencels Bohemian National CemeteryChamberlainNational cemetery
- Vega CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
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How Brule County compares
Brule County has 45.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 37th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 68 deaths here in 2024, about 68 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (30th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Brule County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 45.6 | 18.6 | 37th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.9 | 2.3 | 31st of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 68 | 8,723 | 32nd of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.8 | 5.1 | 29th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 94 | 30th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 68 | 93 | 19th of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 15 | 10th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 13 | 3rd of 66 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 151 | 28th 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 Brule County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Brule County
- Hickey Funeral HomeFuneral home · Chamberlain · (605) 734-5272
- Chamberlain Monument CompanyMonument dealer · Chamberlain · (605) 234-0980
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 Brule County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Brule 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 Brule 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 Brule 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
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.