Cemeteries in Fergus County, MT
Fergus County, Montana has 24 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lewistown (18), Stanford (4) and Winnett (2). Among them are 1 memorial park (4%) and 1 municipal cemetery (4%).
All cemeteries in Fergus County
- Beaver Creek CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Central Montana Memorial GardensLewistownMemorial park
- Coffee Creek CemeteryStanfordCemetery
- Danvers CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Dengel CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Everson CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Forest Grove CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Fort Maginnis CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Garneill CemeteryStanfordCemetery
- Gilt Edge CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Grass Range CemeteryWinnettCemetery
- Great Divide CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Hilger CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryStanfordCemetery
- Kendall CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Lewistown City CemeteryLewistownMunicipal cemetery
- Moore CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Pine Grove CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Roy CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Strouf Pioneer CemeteryStanfordCemetery
- Trout Creek CemeteryLewistownCemetery
- Tyler CemeteryWinnettCemetery
- Winifred CemeteryLewistownCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Fergus County compares
Fergus County has 20.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 22nd of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 132 deaths here in 2024, about 66 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (4th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Fergus County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 20.2 | 6.2 | 22nd of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.6 | 0.5 | 22nd of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 132 | 11,256 | 18th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.5 | 15.9 | 36th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 49 | 4th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 66 | 230 | 25th of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 28 | 8th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 137 | 13th 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 Fergus County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Fergus County
- Cloyd Funeral Home & CremationFuneral home · Lewistown · (406) 538-8711
- Creel Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lewistown · (406) 538-8755
- Central Montana CrematoriumCremation provider · Lewistown · (406) 538-4400
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 Fergus County?
We list 24 cemeteries in Fergus 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 Fergus 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 Fergus 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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- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.
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