Cemeteries in Appomattox County, VA
Appomattox County, Virginia has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Appomattox (6), Concord (3) and Lynchburg (1). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (40%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (20%) and 1 historic cemetery (10%).
All cemeteries in Appomattox County
- Liberty Baptist Church CemeteryAppomattoxBaptist cemetery
- Babcock CemeteryAppomattoxCemetery
- Concord CemeteryConcordCemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryAppomattoxCemetery
- Rebecca CemeteryConcordCemetery
- Mount Zion Baptist Church CemeteryLynchburgBaptist cemetery
- Confederate CemeteryAppomattoxChurch cemetery
- Old Concord Church CemeteryConcordChurch cemetery
- Patterson - Hix Burial GroundAppomattoxCemetery
- Sweeney CemeteryAppomattoxCemetery
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How Appomattox County compares
Appomattox County has 5.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 74th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 233 deaths here in 2024, about 117 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (72nd of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Appomattox County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.9 | 8.3 | 74th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.0 | 18.6 | 131st of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 233 | 78,443 | 88th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 23.3 | 10.7 | 52nd of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 471 | 72nd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 117 | 167 | 67th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 5,460 | 87th 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 Appomattox County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Appomattox County
- Bruce & Stiff Funeral HomeFuneral home · Appomattox · (434) 352-2368
- Robinson Funeral HomeFuneral home · Appomattox · (434) 352-7111
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 Appomattox County?
We list 10 cemeteries in Appomattox 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 Appomattox 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 Appomattox 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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