Cemeteries in Edmunds County, SD
Edmunds County, South Dakota has 27 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ipswich (14), Gettysburg (11) and Faulkton (1). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (22%), 3 Lutheran cemeteries (11%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Edmunds County
- Hoffnung’s Hope Lutheran CemeteryIpswichLutheran cemetery
- Saint John Evangelical LutheranGettysburgLutheran cemetery
- Saint Joseph Catholic CemeterySelbyCatholic cemetery
- Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church CemeteryGettysburgLutheran cemetery
- United Methodist Church CemeteryGettysburgMethodist cemetery
- Bethany CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Bowdle CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Bowdle City CemeteryGettysburgMunicipal cemetery
- Cloyd Valley CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Congregational CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Holy Cross CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Holy Trinity CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Ipswich Southside CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Ketterling CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Loyalton CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Morningside CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- New Straasburg CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Old Saint John Church CemeteryFaulktonChurch cemetery
- Pembrook Colony CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Redeemer CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Richland CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Saint Augustine CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Saint Herbert CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryIpswichCemetery
- Seventh - Day Adventist CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Veterans Post 189 CemeteryIpswichCemetery
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How Edmunds County compares
Edmunds County has 67.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 21st of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 44 deaths here in 2024, about 22 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Edmunds County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 67.0 | 18.6 | 21st of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.4 | 2.3 | 38th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 44 | 8,723 | 42nd of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.6 | 5.1 | 54th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 94 | 10th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 22 | 93 | 39th of 46 |
| 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 Edmunds County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Edmunds County
- Gramm Funeral HomeFuneral home · Ipswich · (605) 426-6941
- Lien Funeral HomeFuneral home · Bowdle · (605) 285-6909
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 Edmunds County?
We list 27 cemeteries in Edmunds 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 Edmunds 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 Edmunds 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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