Cemeteries in Silver Bow County, MT
Silver Bow County, Montana has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Butte (6) and Anaconda (1). Among them are 1 memorial park (14%), 1 Jewish cemetery (14%) and 1 church cemetery (14%).
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How Silver Bow County compares
Silver Bow County has 1.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.2 for Montana, which puts it 53rd of 56 Montana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 488 deaths here in 2024, about 244 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (4th of 56 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Silver Bow County | Montana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.9 | 6.2 | 53rd of 56 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.0 | 0.5 | 6th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 488 | 11,256 | 8th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 69.7 | 15.9 | 3rd of 56 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 49 | 4th of 56 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 244 | 230 | 8th of 35 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 28 | 8th of 56 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 0 | 1st of 56 |
| Notable burials | 10 | 137 | 4th 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 Silver Bow County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Silver Bow County
- Duggan Dolan MortuaryMortuary · Butte · (406) 723-3239
- Wayrynen-Richards Funeral HomeFuneral home · Butte · (406) 723-3221
- Axelson Funeral & Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Butte · (406) 494-4264
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 Silver Bow County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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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