Cemeteries in Buffalo County, SD
Buffalo County, South Dakota has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Thompson (10), Chamberlain (2) and Wessington Springs (1). Among them are 10 church cemeteries (77%), 4 Episcopal cemeteries (31%) and 3 Presbyterian cemeteries (23%).
All cemeteries in Buffalo County
- Crow Creek CemeteryChamberlainPresbyterian cemetery
- All Saints CemeteryFort ThompsonChristian cemetery
- Christ Church CemeteryFort ThompsonEpiscopal cemetery
- Christ Episcopal CemeteryFort ThompsonEpiscopal cemetery
- Conkicakse Presbyterian CemeteryFort ThompsonPresbyterian cemetery
- Presbyterian CemeteryFort ThompsonPresbyterian cemetery
- Saint Johns Episcopal CemeteryFort ThompsonEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryFort ThompsonCatholic cemetery
- Saint Peter's CemeteryChamberlainEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Placidus Catholic CemeteryFort ThompsonCatholic cemetery
- Elm Creek CemeteryFort ThompsonCemetery
- Lake View CemeteryFort ThompsonCemetery
- Spring Hill CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
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How Buffalo County compares
Buffalo County has 71.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 17th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Buffalo County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 71.2 | 18.6 | 17th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.8 | 2.3 | 35th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 25 | 8,723 | 56th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.9 | 5.1 | 47th 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 Buffalo County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Buffalo County?
We list 13 cemeteries in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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.
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