Cemeteries in Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria City, Virginia has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Alexandria (13) and Huntington (1). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (29%), 4 Christian cemeteries (29%) and 1 veterans cemetery (7%).
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
- Contraband and Freedmen Memorial CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- Saint Mary's CemeteryAlexandriaCemetery
- Shuters Hill CemeteryHuntingtonCemetery
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Alexandria City?
We list 14 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.
- 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.
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.