Cemeteries in Jones County, SD
Jones County, South Dakota has 5 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 church cemetery (20%) and 1 Lutheran cemetery (20%).
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How Jones County compares
Jones County has 57.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 29th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 8 deaths here in 2024, about 8 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (30th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Jones County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 57.2 | 18.6 | 29th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 2.3 | 62nd of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 8 | 8,723 | 64th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 1.6 | 5.1 | 55th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 94 | 30th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 8 | 93 | 46th 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 Jones County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Jones County
- Rush Funeral HomeFuneral home · Murdo
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 Jones County?
We list 5 cemeteries in Jones 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 Jones 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 Jones 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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