Cemeteries in Deer Lodge County, MT
Deer Lodge County, Montana has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 church cemetery (17%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (17%).
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How Deer Lodge County compares
Deer Lodge County has 6.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 45th of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 100 deaths here in 2024, about 50 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (4th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Deer Lodge County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.1 | 6.2 | 45th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 0.5 | 10th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 100 | 11,256 | 26th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 16.7 | 15.9 | 13th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 49 | 4th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 50 | 230 | 27th 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 Deer Lodge County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Deer Lodge County
- K T Riddle Funeral HomesFuneral home · Anaconda · (406) 563-3421
- Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Anaconda · (406) 563-3371
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 Deer Lodge County?
We list 6 cemeteries in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge 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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