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Cemeteries in Accomack County, VA

Accomack County, Virginia has 680 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Accomac (191), Onancock (172) and Wattsville (163). Among them are 56 church cemeteries (8%), 19 Methodist cemeteries (3%) and 17 Baptist cemeteries (3%).

680
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6
towns represented
1
historic
56
church cemeteries
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How Accomack County compares

Accomack County has 203.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 1st of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 405 deaths here in 2024, about 51 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (11th of 132 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureAccomack CountyVirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents203.58.31st of 132
Cemeteries per 100 square miles151.318.62nd of 132
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)40578,44357th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery0.610.7132nd of 132
Funeral homes847111th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home51167110th of 123
Cremation providers013059th of 132
Monument dealers02119th of 132
Notable burials35,46044th of 132

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 Virginia counties with the figure available. Compare Accomack County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Accomack County?

We list 680 cemeteries in Accomack County, Virginia. 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 Accomack County kept?

Death certificates are held by the Virginia 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 Accomack County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Virginia law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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