Cemeteries in Montrose County, CO
Montrose County, Colorado has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Montrose (5), Delta (2) and Olathe (2). Among them are 1 memorial park (10%).
All cemeteries in Montrose County
- Ash Mesa CemeteryOlatheCemetery
- Button CemeteryMontroseCemetery
- Cedar Creek CemeteryMontroseCemetery
- Coventry CemeteryMontroseCemetery
- Grandview CemeteryMontroseCemetery
- Nucla CemeteryDeltaCemetery
- Olathe CemeteryOlatheCemetery
- Paradox CemeteryDove CreekCemetery
- Pea Green CemeteryDeltaCemetery
- Uncompahgre Memorial GardensMontroseMemorial park
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Montrose County compares
Montrose County has 2.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 1.4 for Colorado, which puts it 49th of 64 Colorado counties on this measure. Census estimates count 512 deaths here in 2024, about 256 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (18th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Montrose County | Colorado | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.4 | 49th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 0.8 | 52nd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 512 | 45,203 | 13th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 51.2 | 52.9 | 14th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 169 | 18th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 256 | 267 | 10th of 37 |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 109 | 13th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 14 | 9th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 247 | 15th of 64 |
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 Colorado counties with the figure available. Compare Montrose County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Montrose County
- Crippin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Montrose · (970) 249-2121
- Mountain West Funeral HomeFuneral home · Montrose · (970) 249-4400
- Colorado CremationCremation provider · Montrose · (970) 249-1130
- Rose Memorial Parlour & Cremation CenterCremation provider · Montrose
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 Montrose County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Montrose County, Colorado. 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 Montrose County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Colorado 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 Montrose County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Colorado law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.