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Cemeteries in Fall River County, SD

Fall River County, South Dakota has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 2 veterans cemeteries (13%), 1 national cemetery (6%) and 1 military cemetery (6%).

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How Fall River County compares

Fall River County has 21.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 48th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 134 deaths here in 2024, about 67 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 66 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureFall River CountySouth DakotaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents21.718.648th of 65
Cemeteries per 100 square miles0.92.352nd of 65
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1348,72315th of 65
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery8.45.111th of 65
Funeral homes29410th of 66
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home679320th of 46
Cremation providers01510th of 66
Monument dealers01312th of 66
Notable burials51519th 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 Fall River County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Fall River County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Fall River County?

We list 16 cemeteries in Fall River 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 Fall River 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 Fall River 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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