Cemeteries in Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria City, Virginia has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Alexandria (12) and Huntington (1). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (31%), 4 Christian cemeteries (31%) and 1 veterans cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Alexandria City
- Alexandria National Cemetery1450 Wilkes Street · AlexandriaNational cemetery
- Christ Church Episcopal CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery
- Methodist Protestant CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery
- Saint Paul's CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery
- Trinity United Methodist Church CemeteryAlexandriaChristian cemetery
- Bethel CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- Contrabands and Freedmen CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- Douglass Memorial CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- Home of PeaceAlexandriaCemetery
- Ivy Hill CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- 19th century African American CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- Shuters Hill CemeteryHuntingtonCemetery
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How Alexandria City compares
Alexandria City has 0.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 126th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 858 deaths here in 2024, about 172 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (25th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Alexandria City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.8 | 8.3 | 126th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 87.0 | 18.6 | 6th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 858 | 78,443 | 26th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 66.0 | 10.7 | 19th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 471 | 25th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 172 | 167 | 43rd of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 130 | 14th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 58 | 5,460 | 7th 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 Alexandria City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Alexandria City
- Cunningham Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alexandria
- Demaine Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alexandria · (703) 549-0074
- Everly Wheatley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alexandria · (703) 998-9200
- Greene Funeral HomeFuneral home · Alexandria · (703) 549-0089
- Reese Funeral ProfessionalsFuneral home · Alexandria · (703) 646-9320
- Cunningham Turch Funeral Home & CrematoryCremation provider · Alexandria · (703) 549-1800
- Northern Virginia Burial & Cremation Society - AlexandriaCremation provider · Alexandria · (703) 560-0552
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 Alexandria City?
We list 13 cemeteries in Alexandria City, 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 Alexandria City 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 Alexandria City?
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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.