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Cemeteries in Minnehaha County, SD

Minnehaha County, South Dakota has 65 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 9 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Sioux Falls (14), Baltic (11) and Hartford (11). Among them are 18 church cemeteries (28%), 10 Lutheran cemeteries (15%) and 3 Catholic cemeteries (5%).

65
cemeteries
9
towns represented
1
historic
18
church cemeteries
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How Minnehaha County compares

Minnehaha County has 3.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 64th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,468 deaths here in 2024, about 163 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (1st of 66 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureMinnehaha CountySouth DakotaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents3.118.664th of 65
Cemeteries per 100 square miles8.12.32nd of 65
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,4688,7231st of 65
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery22.65.12nd of 65
Funeral homes9941st of 66
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home163935th of 46
Cremation providers4151st of 66
Monument dealers1133rd of 66
Notable burials191511st 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 Minnehaha County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Minnehaha County?

We list 65 cemeteries in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha 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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