Cemeteries in Montana
Our directory lists 709 cemeteries in Montana, spread across 56 counties and 102 cities and towns. Identified types include 40 church cemeteries (6%), 16 municipal cemeteries (2%) and 13 Catholic cemeteries (2%). Plentywood has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 36. The earliest recorded establishment year among Montana listings is 1883. 7 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Montana
- Fort Missoula Post CemeteryGuardsman Lane, MissoulaMilitary cemetery
- Yellowstone National Cemetery55 Buffalo Trail Road, LaurelNational cemetery
- Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park3605 Grand Avenue, BillingsMemorial park
- Eastern Montana State Veterans CemeteryCemetery Road, Miles CityVeterans cemetery
- Seeley Lake Cemetary1900 MT-83, Seeley LakeCemetery
- Chico Cemetery227 Chico Cemetery Road, PrayCemetery
- Glacier Memorial Gardens2659 US-93 N, KalispellMemorial park
- Eureka Cemetery64250 MT Highway 37, EurekaCemetery
- Montague Cemetery4850 Montague Road, Fort BentonCemetery
- Park City Cemetery280 Cemetery Road, Park CityMunicipal cemetery
- Sample Flat Cemetery251 Sample Flats Road, CarterCemetery
- Custer National CemeteryCrow AgencyNational cemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Montana
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Fort Missoula Post CemeteryGuardsman Lane, Missoula, MTMilitary cemetery
- Yellowstone National Cemetery55 Buffalo Trail Road, Laurel, MTNational cemetery
- Eastern Montana State Veterans CemeteryCemetery Road, Miles City, MTVeterans cemetery
- Custer National CemeteryCrow Agency, MTNational cemetery
- Montana State Veterans CemeteryHelena West Side, MTVeterans cemetery
- Apsaalooke Veterans CemeteryCrow Agency, MTVeterans cemetery
- Montana Veterans Home CemeteryColumbia Falls, MTVeterans cemetery
- Western Montana State Veterans CemetaryOrchard Homes, MTVeterans cemetery
Historic cemeteries
How Montana compares
Montana has 6.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 5.3 for the United States, which puts it 23rd of 51 states and DC on this measure. Census estimates count 11,256 deaths here in 2024, about 230 for each of the 49 funeral homes we know of (46th of 51 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Montana | the United States | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.2 | 5.3 | 23rd of 51 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.5 | 5.1 | 48th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 11,256 | 3,086,925 | 43rd of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 15.9 | 17.2 | 31st of 51 |
| Funeral homes | 49 | 21,457 | 46th of 51 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 230 | 144 | 11th of 51 |
| Cremation providers | 28 | 3,611 | 32nd of 51 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 1,091 | 50th of 51 |
| Notable burials | 137 | 68,091 | 48th of 51 |
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 states and DC with the figure available. Compare Montana with other places.
Notable people buried in Montana
Wikidata records 137 notable people as buried in 39 Montana cemeteries. The best documented:
- Jeannette Rankin1880-1973American congresswoman for MontanaMissoula Cemetery, Missoula, MT
- Evel Knievel1938-2007American stunt performer and artistMountain View Cemetery, Butte, MT
- Chet Huntley1911-1974American broadcasterSunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, MT
- Thomas J. Walsh1859-1933American politicianResurrection Cemetery, Helena, MT
- Little Wolf1820-1904Northern Cheyenne chiefLame Deer Cemetery, Lame Deer, MT
- Joseph M. Dixon1867-1934American politicianMissoula Cemetery, Missoula, MT
- Ralph Hills1902-1977American shot putterMissoula Cemetery, Missoula, MT
- Kirby Grant1911-1985American film and television actorMissoula Cemetery, Missoula, MT
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Plentywood36
- Sidney25
- Wolf Point21
- Stanford21
- Red Lodge20
- Great Falls19
- Lewistown18
- Fort Belknap Agency18
- Livingston15
- Bozeman14
- Laurel14
- Plains13
- Chester13
- Circle13
- Billings12
- Havre12
- Fort Benton12
- Glendive11
- Dillon10
- Three Forks10
- Choteau10
- Scobey10
- Virginia City10
- Winnett10
- Butte9
- Helena9
- Hamilton9
- Malta9
- Whitehall9
- Harlowton9
- Anaconda8
- Glasgow8
- Lame Deer8
- Baker8
- Lincoln8
- Broadus8
- Jordan8
- Kalispell7
- Miles City7
- Helena Valley West Central7
- Townsend7
- Stevensville7
- Crow Agency7
- White Sulphur Springs7
- Shelby6
- Libby6
- Ronan6
- Absarokee6
- Ekalaka6
- Ryegate6
- Cut Bank5
- Roundup5
- Sun Prairie5
- Thompson Falls5
- Superior5
- Wibaux5
- Missoula4
- Helena Valley Southeast4
- Belgrade4
- Lockwood4
Cemeteries by county
- Beaverhead County12
- Big Horn County14
- Blaine County19
- Broadwater County8
- Carbon County32
- Carter County9
- Cascade County30
- Chouteau County16
- Custer County9
- Daniels County8
- Dawson County17
- Deer Lodge County6
- Fallon County7
- Fergus County24
- Flathead County17
- Gallatin County29
- Garfield County9
- Glacier County11
- Golden Valley County6
- Granite County3
- Hill County15
- Jefferson County7
- Judith Basin County16
- Lake County10
- Lewis and Clark County31
- Liberty County7
- Lincoln County7
- Madison County22
- McCone County14
- Meagher County5
- Mineral County7
- Missoula County9
- Musselshell County6
- Park County23
- Petroleum County5
- Phillips County12
- Pondera County7
- Powder River County7
- Powell County7
- Prairie County3
- Ravalli County15
- Richland County21
- Roosevelt County19
- Rosebud County14
- Sanders County21
- Sheridan County32
- Silver Bow County7
- Stillwater County8
- Sweet Grass County6
- Teton County8
- Toole County8
- Treasure County2
- Valley County13
- Wheatland County7
- Wibaux County5
- Yellowstone County17
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Montana?
Our directory currently lists 709 cemeteries in Montana, across 56 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Montana?
Yes. We list 8 veterans cemeteries in Montana, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Montana?
We list 1 cemetery in Montana with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
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