Cemeteries in Walworth County, SD
Walworth County, South Dakota has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Selby (18), Mobridge (5) and Gettysburg (1). Among them are 1 memorial park (4%), 1 church cemetery (4%) and 1 municipal cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Walworth County
- Akaska CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Bangor CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Bethany CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Bethany CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Congregational CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Evarts Cemetery (historical)MobridgeCemetery
- Glenham CemeteryMobridgeCemetery
- Grace CemeteryMobridgeCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryMobridgeCemetery
- Java East CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Java Reformed CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Lowry CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Lowry CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Mobridge City CemeteryMobridgeMunicipal cemetery
- Nell Glueckstal CemeteryGettysburgCemetery
- Old Zion CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Peace CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Saint Paul CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Salzsiedler CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Schnaible CemeterySelbyCemetery
- Selby Memorial GardensSelbyMemorial park
- Theodore CemeterySelbyCemetery
- United Church of Christ CemeterySelbyChurch cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Walworth County compares
Walworth County has 45.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 18.6 for South Dakota, which puts it 38th of 65 South Dakota counties on this measure. Census estimates count 56 deaths here in 2024, about 28 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (10th of 66 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Walworth County | South Dakota | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 45.5 | 18.6 | 38th of 65 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.4 | 2.3 | 26th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 56 | 8,723 | 35th of 65 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.3 | 5.1 | 36th of 65 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 94 | 10th of 66 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 28 | 93 | 36th of 46 |
| 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 Walworth County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Walworth County
- First Nations and OsterFuneral HomeFuneral home · Mobridge · (605) 845-7400
- Kesling Funeral HomeFuneral home · Mobridge · (605) 845-2200
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 Walworth County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Walworth 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 Walworth 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 Walworth 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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