Cemeteries in Dewey County, SD
Dewey County, South Dakota has 28 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Timber Lake (9), Mobridge (6) and North Eagle Butte (5). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (18%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (7%) and 2 Episcopal cemeteries (7%).
All cemeteries in Dewey County
- Emmanuel Episcopal CemeteryTimber LakeEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Marys Catholic CemeteryMobridgeCatholic cemetery
- Saint Pauls Episcopal CemeteryTimber LakeEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Theresa Catholic CemeteryTimber LakeCatholic cemetery
- Ascension CemeteryMobridgeCemetery
- Congregational CemeteryTimber LakeCemetery
- Duchenaux CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Eagle Butte CemeteryNorth Eagle ButteCemetery
- Green Grass CemeteryNorth Eagle ButteCemetery
- Hillview CemeteryTimber LakeCemetery
- Holy Cross CemeteryTimber LakeCemetery
- Lantry CemeteryDupreeCemetery
- Le Beau Cemetery (historical)GettysburgCemetery
- Lindsay CemeteryEagle ButteCemetery
- On - a - Tree CemeteryNorth Eagle ButteCemetery
- Our Savior CemeteryTimber LakeCemetery
- Promise CemeteryMobridgeCemetery
- Rousseau Cemetery (historical)Eagle ButteCemetery
- Rushs Enemy CemeteryTimber LakeCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryTimber LakeCemetery
- Saint Basils Cemetery at MossmanNorth Eagle ButteCemetery
- Saint James CemeteryDupreeCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryMobridgeCemetery
- Saint Josephs CemeteryNorth Eagle ButteCemetery
- Saint Marys Church CemeteryMobridgeChurch cemetery
- Swift Bird Cemetery (historical)GettysburgCemetery
- UCC CemeteryMobridgeCemetery
- Walking Horse CemeteryEagle ButteCemetery
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How Dewey County compares
Dewey County has 52.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 31st of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Dewey County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 52.6 | 18.6 | 31st of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.2 | 2.3 | 49th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 85 | 8,723 | 28th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.0 | 5.1 | 25th 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 Dewey County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Dewey County?
We list 28 cemeteries in Dewey 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 Dewey 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 Dewey 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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