Cemeteries in Deuel County, SD
Deuel County, South Dakota has 25 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Clear Lake (24) and Watertown (1). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (20%), 4 Lutheran cemeteries (16%) and 1 family cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Deuel County
- East Highland Lutheran CemeteryClear LakeLutheran cemetery
- Havana Lutheran CemeteryClear LakeLutheran cemetery
- Hidewood Zion Evangelical Lutheran CemeteryClear LakeLutheran cemetery
- Zoar Lutheran CemeteryClear LakeLutheran cemetery
- Antelope Valley CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Bemis CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Bethany CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Blom Prairie CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Christian Reformed CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Goodwin CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Grandview CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Highland CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Larson CemeteryWatertownCemetery
- Leganger CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Mikkelson CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Rose Family CemeteryClear LakeFamily cemetery
- Swedish CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Swedish Mission Church CemeteryClear LakeChurch cemetery
- Tabor CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Toronto CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
- Wood Lake CemeteryClear LakeCemetery
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How Deuel County compares
Deuel County has 57.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 26th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 39 deaths here in 2024, about 20 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Deuel County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 57.7 | 18.6 | 26th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.0 | 2.3 | 19th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 39 | 8,723 | 48th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.6 | 5.1 | 57th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 94 | 10th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 20 | 93 | 42nd of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 15 | 10th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 12th 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 Deuel County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Deuel County
- Crawford-Eng Funeral HomeFuneral home · Clear Lake · (605) 874-2291
- Houseman Family Funeral HomeFuneral home · Clear Lake · (605) 874-2291
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 Deuel County?
We list 25 cemeteries in Deuel 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 Deuel 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 Deuel 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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