Cemeteries in Big Horn County, MT
Big Horn County, Montana has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Crow Agency (7), Laurel (3) and Hardin (2). Among them are 2 veterans cemeteries (14%), 1 church cemetery (7%) and 1 national cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Big Horn County
- Custer National CemeteryCrow AgencyNational cemetery
- Last Stand HillCrow AgencyCemetery
- Saint Xavier Catholic Mission CemeteryCrow AgencyCatholic cemetery
- Apsaalooke Veterans CemeteryCrow AgencyVeterans cemetery
- Big Day CemeteryLaurelCemetery
- Brightwing CemeteryCrow AgencyCemetery
- Busby CemeteryLame DeerCemetery
- Crow Agency CemeteryCrow AgencyCemetery
- Fairview CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Hardin CemeteryHardinCemetery
- Lodge Grass CemeteryCrow AgencyCemetery
- Muddy Creek CemeteryLame DeerCemetery
- Pryor CemeteryLaurelCemetery
- Singgood CemeteryLaurelCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Big Horn County compares
Big Horn County has 10.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 37th of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 149 deaths here in 2024, about 149 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (10th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Big Horn County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.9 | 6.2 | 37th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.5 | 43rd of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 149 | 11,256 | 15th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 10.6 | 15.9 | 19th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 49 | 10th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 149 | 230 | 13th of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 28 | 15th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 10 | 137 | 4th of 56 |
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 Montana counties with the figure available. Compare Big Horn County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Big Horn County
- Bullis MortuaryMortuary · Hardin · (406) 665-1207
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 Big Horn County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Big Horn County, Montana. 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 Big Horn County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Montana 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 Big Horn County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Montana law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.