Cemeteries in Lyman County, SD
Lyman County, South Dakota has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Kennebec (15), Chamberlain (3) and Fort Thompson (3). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (17%), 1 Catholic cemetery (4%) and 1 Lutheran cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Lyman County
- Messiah Episcopal CemeteryKennebecEpiscopal cemetery
- Oacoma CemeteryOacomaCemetery
- Saint Columba Catholic CemeteryChamberlainCatholic cemetery
- Trinity - Old Lutheran CemeteryKennebecLutheran cemetery
- Earling CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Hillsdale CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Hilmoe CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Holy Angels CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Holy Comforter CemeteryFort ThompsonCemetery
- Holy Faith CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Huffunugs CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Iona CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Kennebec CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Medicine Creek CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Moeller CemeteryChamberlainCemetery
- Prairie View CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Presho CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Reliance CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Saint Albans Church CemeteryFort ThompsonChurch cemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryFort ThompsonCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Saint Michael's CemeteryKennebecCemetery
- Vivian CemeteryMurdoCemetery
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How Lyman County compares
Lyman County has 61.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 24th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 63 deaths here in 2024, about 63 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (30th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Lyman County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 61.8 | 18.6 | 24th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.4 | 2.3 | 47th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 63 | 8,723 | 33rd of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.7 | 5.1 | 31st of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 94 | 30th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 63 | 93 | 22nd of 46 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 15 | 10th of 66 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 13 | 12th of 66 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 151 | 14th 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 Lyman County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lyman County
- Hofmeister-Isburg Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Presho · (605) 895-2481
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 Lyman County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Lyman 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 Lyman 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 Lyman 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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