Cemeteries in Jackson County, SD
Jackson County, South Dakota has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Kadoka (9), Martin (3) and Kyle (1). Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (7%), 1 church cemetery (7%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Jackson County
- Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Veterans Cemetery202-35 BIA 2 · KyleVeterans cemetery
- Catholic Mission CemeteryKadokaCatholic cemetery
- Belvedere CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Cottonwood CemeteryPhilipCemetery
- Flat Top CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Gethsemane CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Hawking CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Interior CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Kadoka Calvary - Fairview CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Long Valley Community CemeteryMartinCemetery
- Native American CemeteryPorcupineCemetery
- Rattle Snake Hill CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Saint Ignatius CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Saint Joseph CemeteryMartinCemetery
- South Creek CemeteryKadokaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Jackson County compares
Jackson County has 54.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 30th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Jackson County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 54.8 | 18.6 | 30th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 2.3 | 55th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 36 | 8,723 | 50th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.4 | 5.1 | 34th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 94 | 47th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 93 | Not available |
| 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 Jackson County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Jackson County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson 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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