Cemeteries in Mellette County, SD
Mellette County, South Dakota has 28 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near White River (15), Mission (4) and Rosebud (4). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (14%), 2 Lutheran cemeteries (7%) and 2 Episcopal cemeteries (7%).
All cemeteries in Mellette County
- Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Veterans Cemetery27404 US 83 · White RiverVeterans cemetery
- Saint John Episcopal CemeteryMissionEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint John Lutheran CemeteryRosebudLutheran cemetery
- Saint Paul Episcopal CemeteryWhite RiverEpiscopal cemetery
- Saint Paul German Lutheran CemeteryMurdoLutheran cemetery
- Advent CemeteryMissionCemetery
- Barnette CemeteryMurdoCemetery
- Body of Christ CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Cedarbutte CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- First Body of Jesus Christ Cemetery Corn CreekKadokaCemetery
- Good Road CemeteryMurdoCemetery
- Holy Family CemeteryMissionFamily cemetery
- Mediator CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Norris CemeteryRosebudCemetery
- Poor Thunder CemeteryRosebudCemetery
- Prospect CemeteryKadokaCemetery
- Ring Thunder Sacred Heart CemeteryMissionCemetery
- Rosebud CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Sacred Heart CemeteryRosebudCemetery
- Saint Catherine CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Saint Ignatius CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Saint James CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Saint Mary's Garden CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Saint Phillip CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Saint Thomas CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- Stands for Them CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
- White River CemeteryWhite RiverCemetery
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How Mellette County compares
Mellette County has 152.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 4th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure.
| Measure | Mellette County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 152.7 | 18.6 | 4th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.1 | 2.3 | 40th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 32 | 8,723 | 54th 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 | 2 | 151 | 19th 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 Mellette County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Mellette County?
We list 28 cemeteries in Mellette 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 Mellette 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 Mellette 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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