Cemeteries in Lake County, MT
Lake County, Montana has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Ronan (5), Polson (3) and Lakeside (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (30%) and 3 Catholic cemeteries (30%).
All cemeteries in Lake County
- Beauvais Decker Catholic CemeteryPolsonCatholic cemetery
- Saint Ignatius Catholic CemeteryRonanCatholic cemetery
- Saint Ignatius Old Catholic CemeteryRonanCatholic cemetery
- Hospital CemeteryPolsonCemetery
- Indian CemeteryLakesideCemetery
- Jocko Valley CemeteryMissoulaCemetery
- Krantz Memorial CemeteryRonanCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryPolsonCemetery
- Pleasant View CemeteryRonanCemetery
- Ronan CemeteryRonanCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Lake County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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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