Cemeteries in Gregory County, SD
Gregory County, South Dakota has 34 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Burke (13), Gregory (12) and Lake Andes (9). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (21%), 3 Catholic cemeteries (9%) and 2 Lutheran cemeteries (6%).
All cemeteries in Gregory County
- Lucas Catholic CemeteryBurkeCatholic cemetery
- Milks Camp Episcopal CemeteryBurkeEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Augustine Catholic CemeteryGregoryCatholic cemetery
- Saint Johns Catholic CemeteryGregoryCatholic cemetery
- Trinity Lutheran CemeteryLake AndesLutheran cemetery
- Zion Lutheran CemeteryGregoryLutheran cemetery
- Bethelhem CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- Brozik Family CemeteryGregoryFamily cemetery
- Congregational CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- County Home CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Cournoyer CemeteryGregoryCemetery
- Dallas CemeteryGregoryCemetery
- Dixon CemeteryGregoryCemetery
- German Congregation Cemetery (historical)BurkeChurch cemetery
- Graceland CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Herrick CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Highland CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- Hillview CemeteryGregoryCemetery
- IOOF CemeteryGregoryCemetery
- International Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryGregoryCemetery
- Lucas CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Old Fort Randall CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- Peace CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Petersen CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Pleasant Valley CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- Ponca Creek CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Randall Valley CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- Rosebud CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Saint Anthonys CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- Saint Francis Xavair CemeteryBurkeCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryGregoryCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryLake AndesCemetery
- ZCBJ CemeteryGregoryCemetery
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How Gregory County compares
Gregory County has 82.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 7th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 42 deaths here in 2024, about 21 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Gregory County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 82.7 | 18.6 | 7th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.3 | 2.3 | 27th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 42 | 8,723 | 43rd of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.2 | 5.1 | 58th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 94 | 10th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 21 | 93 | 40th 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 Gregory County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Gregory County
- Clausen Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Burke · (605) 775-2625
- Kotrba-smith Funeral HomeFuneral home · Gregory · (605) 835-9111
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 Gregory County?
We list 34 cemeteries in Gregory 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 Gregory 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 Gregory 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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