Cemeteries in Sanders County, MT
Sanders County, Montana has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Plains (13), Thompson Falls (3) and Kalispell (2).
All cemeteries in Sanders County
- Camas Prairie CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Dixon CemeteryRonanCemetery
- Gingery CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Heron CemeteryLibbyCemetery
- Hominsto CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Indian CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Lynch CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Maillet CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Markle CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- McKay CemeteryKalispellCemetery
- Moore CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Murray Memorial CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Niarada CemeteryKalispellCemetery
- Noxon CemeteryLibbyCemetery
- Paradise CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Plains CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Pluffe CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Ventling CemeteryPlainsCemetery
- Vetrans of Foreign Wars CemeteryThompson FallsCemetery
- Whitepine CemeteryThompson FallsCemetery
- Wild Rose CemeteryThompson FallsCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Sanders County compares
Sanders County has 15.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 30th of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 180 deaths here in 2024, about 180 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (10th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Sanders County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 15.1 | 6.2 | 30th of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.8 | 0.5 | 12th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 180 | 11,256 | 13th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.6 | 15.9 | 26th of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 49 | 10th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 180 | 230 | 10th 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 Sanders County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Sanders County
- Sunset Hills Funeral HomesFuneral home · Plains · (406) 826-5653
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 Sanders County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Sanders 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 Sanders 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 Sanders 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.
Related guides
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- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- 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.