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Black Hills National Cemetery

Rapid City, South Dakota 57702. A national cemetery in the Black Hills honoring veterans from the Great Plains.

Founded

1948

Size

100 acres

Estimated burials

30,000

Price tier

Budget

Open now

Closed

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Black Hills National Cemetery serves Rapid City, South Dakota, as a national cemetery with roots dating back to 1948. A national cemetery in the Black Hills honoring veterans from the Great Plains. Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, veterans services, cremation alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, chapel. Pricing is typically coordinated through veterans or public-service benefit schedules.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Currently closed

Committal shelter reservations are handled through the administration office.

Services

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burial
pre planning
veterans services
cremation
columbarium
mausoleum
Amenities

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parking
benches
walking paths
chapel
restrooms
water stations
gazebo
Pricing

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Price tier: budget

Burial cost: Call for pricing

Cremation cost: Not listed

Pre-planning: Available

Financing: Not listed

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Access guidance recommended

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Pet policy

service only

Nearby landmarks

Rapid City Historic DistrictRapid City City HallRapid City Riverfront

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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Black Hills National Cemetery?

Arrangements are generally coordinated through the veterans scheduling office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.

Does Black Hills National Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?

Black Hills National Cemetery lists cremation-related services in the directory, and families should confirm current niche, columbarium, or scattering-garden availability before visiting.

Can I research older burial records at Black Hills National Cemetery?

Black Hills National Cemetery may have limited archival materials on-site, so researchers should contact the managing office before traveling and ask whether local historical societies in Rapid City, South Dakota, hold supplemental registers.

Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Black Hills National Cemetery?

Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.

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