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Cemeteries in Union County, SD

Union County, South Dakota has 35 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Beresford (16), Elk Point (10) and Vermillion (5). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (20%), 4 Lutheran cemeteries (11%) and 1 Christian cemetery (3%).

35
cemeteries
4
towns represented
1
historic
7
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Union County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Union County?

We list 35 cemeteries in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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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