Cemeteries in Day County, SD
Day County, South Dakota has 42 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Webster (36), Groton (4) and Britton (1). Among them are 14 church cemeteries (33%), 8 Lutheran cemeteries (19%) and 6 Catholic cemeteries (14%).
All cemeteries in Day County
- All Saints Catholic CemeteryGrotonCatholic cemetery
- Fron Lutheran CemeteryWebsterLutheran cemetery
- German Lutheran CemeteryWebsterLutheran cemetery
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church CemeteryWebsterCatholic cemetery
- Roslyn Lutheran CemeteryWebsterLutheran cemetery
- Saint Anthony's Catholic CemeteryWebsterCatholic cemetery
- Saint Joseph Catholic CemeteryWebsterCatholic cemetery
- Saint Joseph's Catholic CemeteryWebsterCatholic cemetery
- Saint Joseph's Catholic CemeteryWebsterCatholic cemetery
- Saron Free Lutheran CemeteryWebsterLutheran cemetery
- Skudesnes Lutheran Church CemeteryWebsterLutheran cemetery
- Tabor Lutheran Church CemeteryWebsterLutheran cemetery
- Zoar Lutheran Church CemeterySissetonLutheran cemetery
- Zoar Lutheran Rusk CemeteryWebsterLutheran cemetery
- Andover CemeteryGrotonCemetery
- Bergen CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Bethany Evangelical CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Blue Dog GraveWebsterCemetery
- Bristol CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Ebenezer CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Egeland CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Falnes CemeteryBrittonCemetery
- Hanson CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Highland CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Homer CemeteryGrotonCemetery
- Hosanger CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Lakewood CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Lindaas CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- New Sweden CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Old Saint Otto's CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Old Zion CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Prairie Mound CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Saint Ansgaar CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Saint James Indian CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Saint Michael's CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Saint Otto's CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Salem CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Scotland CemeteryGrotonCemetery
- Sjurson CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Webster CemeteryWebsterCemetery
- Wheatland CemeteryWebsterCemetery
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How Day County compares
Day County has 77.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 11th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 111 deaths here in 2024, about 56 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Day County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 77.7 | 18.6 | 11th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.1 | 2.3 | 18th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 111 | 8,723 | 20th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.6 | 5.1 | 33rd of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 94 | 10th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 56 | 93 | 24th of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 15 | 10th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 12th of 66 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 151 | 12th 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 Day County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Day County
- Coester-Mohs Funeral HomeFuneral home · Webster · (605) 345-3711
- Fiksdal Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Webster · (605) 345-3122
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 Day County?
We list 42 cemeteries in Day 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 Day 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 Day 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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