Cemeteries in Hyde County, SD
Hyde County, South Dakota has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Highmore (6) and Fort Thompson (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (14%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (14%).
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How Hyde County compares
Hyde County has 57.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 27th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 23 deaths here in 2024, about 23 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (30th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hyde County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 57.6 | 18.6 | 27th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 2.3 | 54th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 23 | 8,723 | 58th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.3 | 5.1 | 22nd of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 94 | 30th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 23 | 93 | 38th 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 Hyde County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hyde County
- Luze Funeral HomeFuneral home · Highmore · (605) 852-2432
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 Hyde County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Hyde 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 Hyde 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 Hyde 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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