Cemeteries in Roosevelt County, MT
Roosevelt County, Montana has 19 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wolf Point (9), Sidney (6) and Plentywood (4). Among them are 1 church cemetery (5%) and 1 Lutheran cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Roosevelt County
- Chelsea CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Chicken Hill CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Zion Lutheran Church CemeteryPlentywoodLutheran cemetery
- Bainville CemeterySidneyCemetery
- Bauer CemeterySidneyCemetery
- Boxelder CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Courchene CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Fort Kipp CemeterySidneyCemetery
- Freidens CemeterySidneyCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Hillside CemeterySidneyCemetery
- Jacobson CemeteryPlentywoodCemetery
- Kings CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Kvile CemeteryPlentywoodCemetery
- Mondak CemeterySidneyCemetery
- Poplar CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Riverview CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- Saint Ann's CemeteryWolf PointCemetery
- South Froid CemeteryPlentywoodCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Roosevelt County compares
Roosevelt County has 18.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 25th of 56 Montana counties on this measure.
| Measure | Roosevelt County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.6 | 6.2 | 25th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 0.5 | 11th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 123 | 11,256 | 19th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.5 | 15.9 | 33rd of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 49 | 36th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 230 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 28 | 15th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 137 | 10th 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 Roosevelt County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Roosevelt County?
We list 19 cemeteries in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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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