Cemeteries in Lake County, SD
Lake County, South Dakota has 22 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Madison (19), Brookings (2) and Howard (1). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (18%), 2 Lutheran cemeteries (9%) and 1 Christian cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Lake County
- Lake Madison Lutheran CemeteryMadisonLutheran cemetery
- Saint John's Lutheran CemeteryMadisonChristian cemetery
- Saint Peter Lutheran CemeteryMadisonLutheran cemetery
- Ash Grove CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Franklin CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Graceland CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Gracevale Colony CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Lake Park CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Olson CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Prairie Queen CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Prairie Village CemeteryMadisonMunicipal cemetery
- Prospect CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Ramona CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Saint Ann's CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Saint Thomas CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Saint William Church CemeteryMadisonChurch cemetery
- South Lake Campbell CemeteryBrookingsCemetery
- Toles CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- West Lake CemeteryBrookingsCemetery
- Winfred CemeteryHowardCemetery
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How Lake County compares
Lake County has 20.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 50th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 97 deaths here in 2024, about 24 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (3rd of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lake County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 20.0 | 18.6 | 50th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.9 | 2.3 | 23rd of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 97 | 8,723 | 25th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.4 | 5.1 | 19th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 94 | 3rd of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 24 | 93 | 37th of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 15 | 10th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 12th of 66 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 151 | 28th 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 Lake County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lake County
- Ellsworth Funeral HomeFuneral home · Madison · (605) 256-2221
- Kinzley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Madison · (605) 256-0871
- Randall Funeral HomeFuneral home · Madison
- Rustand-Weiland Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Madison · (605) 256-2870
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 Lake County?
We list 22 cemeteries in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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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