Cemeteries in Missoula County, MT
Missoula County, Montana has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Missoula (3), Orchard Homes (2) and Clinton (1). Among them are 2 veterans cemeteries (22%), 2 church cemeteries (22%) and 1 memorial park (11%).
All cemeteries in Missoula County
- Fort Missoula Post CemeteryGuardsman Lane · MissoulaMilitary cemetery
- Seeley Lake Cemetary1900 MT-83 · Seeley LakeCemetery
- Saint John the Baptist Catholic CemeteryFrenchtownCatholic cemetery
- Coloma CemeteryClintonCemetery
- Florence - Carlton CemeteryLoloCemetery
- Missoula CemeteryMissoulaChurch cemetery
- Saint Mary CemeteryMissoulaCemetery
- Sunset Memorial GardensOrchard HomesMemorial park
- Western Montana State Veterans CemetaryOrchard HomesVeterans cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Missoula County compares
Missoula County has 0.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 56th of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 985 deaths here in 2024, about 985 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (10th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Missoula County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.7 | 6.2 | 56th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 0.5 | 37th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 985 | 11,256 | 4th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 109.4 | 15.9 | 1st of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 49 | 10th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 985 | 230 | 2nd of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 28 | 8th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 19 | 137 | 2nd 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 Missoula County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Missoula County
- Garden City Funeral HomeFuneral home · Missoula · (406) 543-4190
- Just Cremation MontanaCremation provider · Missoula · (406) 543-5595
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 Missoula County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula 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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