Cemeteries in Carter County, MT
Carter County, Montana has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ekalaka (6) and Broadus (3). Among them are 1 church cemetery (11%).
All cemeteries in Carter County
- Alzada CemeteryBroadusCemetery
- Boyes CemeteryBroadusCemetery
- Capitol CemeteryEkalakaCemetery
- Capitol Church CemeteryEkalakaChurch cemetery
- Elgin CemeteryEkalakaCemetery
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryEkalakaCemetery
- Pioneer CemeteryEkalakaCemetery
- Ridge CemeteryBroadusCemetery
- Russell CemeteryEkalakaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Carter County compares
Carter County has 64.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 7th of 56 Montana counties on this measure.
| Measure | Carter County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 64.3 | 6.2 | 7th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.5 | 45th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 22 | 11,256 | 48th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.4 | 15.9 | 49th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 49 | 36th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 230 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 28 | 15th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 137 | 27th 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 Carter County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Carter County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter 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.
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