Cemeteries in Dawson County, MT
Dawson County, Montana has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Glendive (11), Circle (4) and West Glendive (1). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (35%), 3 Lutheran cemeteries (18%) and 2 Mennonite and Amish cemeteries (12%).
All cemeteries in Dawson County
- Bethlehem Mennonite CemeteryGlendiveMennonite and Amish cemetery
- Immanuel Lutheran CemeteryGlendiveLutheran cemetery
- Jehovah Lutheran CemeteryGlendiveLutheran cemetery
- Missouri Lutheran CemeteryGlendiveLutheran cemetery
- Red Top Mennonite CemeteryGlendiveMennonite and Amish cemetery
- Arnett CemeteryCircleCemetery
- Dawson County CemeteryGlendiveMunicipal cemetery
- Dawson Memorial CemeteryWest GlendiveCemetery
- Glueckstal CemeteryGlendiveCemetery
- Grand View CemeteryGlendiveCemetery
- Klempel CemeteryGlendiveCemetery
- Marsh CemeteryGlendiveCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeteryGlendiveCemetery
- Prairie Lawn CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Richey CemeteryCircleCemetery
- Union CemeteryCircleCemetery
- West Church CemeteryCircleChurch cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Cemetery types
Neighboring counties
How Dawson County compares
Dawson County has 19.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 23rd of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 86 deaths here in 2024, about 86 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (10th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Dawson County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.5 | 6.2 | 23rd of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.7 | 0.5 | 13th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 86 | 11,256 | 29th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.1 | 15.9 | 39th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 49 | 10th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 86 | 230 | 23rd of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 28 | 15th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 137 | 21st 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 Dawson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Dawson County
- Silha Funeral HomesFuneral home · Glendive · (406) 377-2622
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 Dawson County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson 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
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- 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.