Cemeteries in Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County, South Dakota has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lead (9), Deadwood (6) and Spearfish (6). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (8%).
All cemeteries in Lawrence County
- Mount Moriah CemeteryDeadwoodCemetery
- Anderson CemeteryDeadwoodCemetery
- Bear Gulch CemeterySpearfishCemetery
- Carbonate CemeterySpearfishCemetery
- Crook City CemeterySturgisMunicipal cemetery
- Galena CemeteryDeadwoodCemetery
- Holy Cross CemeteryLeadCemetery
- Little Dane CemeterySpearfishCemetery
- Mountain Lawn CemeteryLeadCemetery
- Mountain Meadow CemeteryLeadCemetery
- Nemo CemeterySummersetCemetery
- Oak Ridge CemeteryDeadwoodCemetery
- Preston Ghost Town CemeteryLeadMunicipal cemetery
- Rodeo Grounds CemeterySpearfishCemetery
- Rose Hill CemeterySpearfishCemetery
- Roubaix CemeteryLeadCemetery
- Saint Ambrose CemeteryDeadwoodCemetery
- Saint Onge CemeterySpearfishCemetery
- Seth Bullock GraveDeadwoodCemetery
- South Lead CemeteryLeadCemetery
- Terry CemeteryLeadCemetery
- Ward - Carr CemeteryLeadCemetery
- West Lead CemeteryLeadCemetery
- Whitewood CemeterySturgisCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Lawrence County compares
Lawrence County has 8.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 59th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 271 deaths here in 2024, about 271 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (30th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lawrence County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 8.3 | 18.6 | 59th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.0 | 2.3 | 30th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 271 | 8,723 | 7th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.3 | 5.1 | 8th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 94 | 30th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 271 | 93 | 1st of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 15 | 5th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 12th of 66 |
| Notable burials | 11 | 151 | 3rd 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 Lawrence County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lawrence County
- Lead Deadwood Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Lead · (605) 584-1561
- Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg CrematoryCremation provider · Spearfish · (605) 642-2633
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 Lawrence County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.