Cemeteries in Hughes County, SD
Hughes County, South Dakota has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Pierre (6), Highmore (2) and Onida (2). Among them are 1 church cemetery (9%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Hughes County
- Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church CemeteryPierreCatholic cemetery
- Blunt CemeteryOnidaCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryPierreCemetery
- Canning CemeteryPierreCemetery
- Chapelle CemeteryOnidaCemetery
- Fighting Stallions MemorialPierreCemetery
- Lone Grave Cemetery (historical)PierreCemetery
- Medicine Hill CemeteryHighmoreCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryPierreCemetery
- Saint Catherine's CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Saint John CemeteryHighmoreCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Hughes County compares
Hughes County has 6.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 62nd of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 181 deaths here in 2024, about 91 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hughes County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.3 | 18.6 | 62nd of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.5 | 2.3 | 45th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 181 | 8,723 | 11th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 16.5 | 5.1 | 4th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 94 | 10th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 91 | 93 | 12th of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 15 | 10th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 13 | 3rd of 66 |
| Notable burials | 8 | 151 | 5th 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 Hughes County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hughes County
- Feigum Funeral HomeFuneral home · Pierre · (605) 224-4902
- Isburg Funeral HomeFuneral home · Pierre · (605) 224-8836
- Pierre Monument CompanyMonument dealer · Pierre · (605) 224-4980
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 Hughes County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Hughes 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 Hughes 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 Hughes 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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