South Dakota Cemetery Records

To begin, add a cemetery record or view a list of locations and resources for South Dakota cemetery records.

Few spots in the world inspire the patriotism that Mount Rushmore does. What many people don't realize is that the beauty of South Dakota is much more than that one monument. It is a state that has attracted many retirees over the years thanks to its illustrious natural beauty. If you are in the process of trying to track down South Dakota cemetery records, your best bet is to order online and have your documents shipped directly to your door.

You can also attempt to contact the cemetery in which your loved one is at rest in, but if you are missing some of the information you need, these state organizations may be of some help. The South Dakota Funeral Directors Association may be able to point you in the right direction. They help funeral directors and funeral homes maintain excellent records of everyone who has passed through their doors.

There are three major military cemeteries in this state: Black Hills National Cemetery, Fort Meade National Cemetery and Hot Springs National Cemetery. You can attempt to contact these organizations on your own or you can obtain your documents even faster by ordering online and having them shipped right to your door.

The South Dakota State Archives is part of the South Dakota Historical Society. Hoping to preserve the state's cultural heritage, they have five distinct programs, including one that helps to offer individuals access to the cemetery information they need. The Society was initially formed in 1862, and the state's government has continually reshaped it to meet the ongoing preservation needs of the citizens. To retrieve South Dakota burial records, follow the instructions below.

 

Listed below is address and contact information for various South Dakota organizations relevant to cemetery records research. Locations include state veterans cemeteries, cremation societies, funeral directors associations and state cemetery administrations. If we've missed a location feel free to add a cemetery record of your own.