Cemeteries in Montgomery County, IA
Montgomery County, Iowa has 37 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Red Oak (27) and Villisca (10). Among them are 1 Baptist cemetery (3%), 1 church cemetery (3%) and 1 municipal cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Montgomery County
- Sciola Baptist CemeteryVilliscaBaptist cemetery
- Arlington CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Bakers Cut CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Bolt Family Burying GroundVilliscaCemetery
- Buckner CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Carlisle CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Center Ridge CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- David Farm CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Douglas Township CemeteryRed OakMunicipal cemetery
- Elliot Hillside CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Findley CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Frankfort CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Gomer CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Grant CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Hewitt CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Hillside CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Indian Burial GroundVilliscaCemetery
- Indian GraveyardRed OakCemetery
- L Laire Property CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Lowens CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Mamre CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Mamrelund CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Mission CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Mortons Mill CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Mrs Frank Hacffich and Infant GraveRed OakCemetery
- Old East CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Pilot Grove CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Pilot Grove Center CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Rosehill CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Saint Clair CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Saint Marys CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Salem CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Shank CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Tabor CemeteryRed OakCemetery
- Villisca CemeteryVilliscaCemetery
- Walnut CemeteryRed OakCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Montgomery County compares
Montgomery County has 36.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.7 for Iowa, which puts it 31st of 99 Iowa counties on this measure. Census estimates count 146 deaths here in 2024, about 37 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (27th of 99 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Montgomery County | Iowa | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 36.8 | 15.7 | 31st of 99 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.7 | 9.1 | 50th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 146 | 32,472 | 67th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 3.9 | 6.4 | 57th of 99 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 369 | 27th of 99 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 37 | 88 | 87th of 99 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 83 | 41st of 99 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 32 | 27th of 99 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 748 | 42nd of 99 |
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 Iowa counties with the figure available. Compare Montgomery County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Montgomery County
- Le Rette Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Red Oak · (712) 623-2525
- Nelson-Boylan Le Rette FuneralFuneral home · Red Oak · (712) 623-2525
- Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral HomeFuneral home · Red Oak · (712) 623-2796
- Wolfe-billings Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Villisca · (712) 826-4142
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 Montgomery County?
We list 37 cemeteries in Montgomery County, Iowa. 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 Montgomery County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Iowa 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 Montgomery County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Iowa law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
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- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- 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.
- 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.