Cemeteries in Jerauld County, SD
Jerauld County, South Dakota has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wessington Springs (10) and Woonsocket (4). Among them are 1 church cemetery (7%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Jerauld County
- Crow Lake Catholic CemeteryWessington SpringsCatholic cemetery
- Charity CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Chery Township Pioneer CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryWoonsocketCemetery
- Feistner CemeteryWoonsocketCemetery
- German CemeteryWoonsocketCemetery
- Hope CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Prospect Hill CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Rest Haven - Alpena CemeteryWoonsocketCemetery
- Salem CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Solberg CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Union CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
- Viola Valley CemeteryWessington SpringsCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Jerauld County compares
Jerauld County has 82.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 6th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Jerauld County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 82.9 | 18.6 | 6th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.7 | 2.3 | 37th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 16 | 8,723 | 62nd of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.1 | 5.1 | 59th 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 Jerauld County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Jerauld County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Jerauld 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 Jerauld 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 Jerauld 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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