Cemeteries in Chouteau County, MT
Chouteau County, Montana has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Benton (11), Great Falls (2) and Carter (1). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (13%), 1 Baptist cemetery (6%) and 1 historic cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Chouteau County
- Montague Cemetery4850 Montague Road · Fort BentonCemetery
- Sample Flat Cemetery251 Sample Flats Road · CarterCemetery
- Riverside CemeteryFort Benton · est. 1883Cemetery
- German Baptist Church CemeteryGreat FallsBaptist cemetery
- Big Sandy CemeteryHavreCemetery
- Carter CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
- Clear Lake CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
- Geraldine CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
- Graceville CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
- GraveyardFort BentonCemetery
- Kenilworth CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
- Knees Community Church CemeteryGreat FallsChurch cemetery
- Pauper CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
- Square Butte Bench CemeteryStanfordCemetery
- Upper Highwood CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
- Upper Shonkin CemeteryFort BentonCemetery
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How Chouteau County compares
Chouteau County has 27.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 16th of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 45 deaths here in 2024, about 45 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (10th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Chouteau County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 27.2 | 6.2 | 16th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.4 | 0.5 | 34th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 45 | 11,256 | 37th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.8 | 15.9 | 47th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 49 | 10th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 45 | 230 | 28th of 35 |
| 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 Chouteau County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Chouteau County
- Benton Funeral HomeFuneral home · Fort Benton · (406) 622-3621
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 Chouteau County?
We list 16 cemeteries in Chouteau 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 Chouteau 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 Chouteau 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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