Cemeteries in Bristol City, VA
Bristol City, Virginia has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 Jewish cemetery (14%) and 1 church cemetery (14%).
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How Bristol City compares
Bristol City has 4.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 85th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure.
| Measure | Bristol City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 8.3 | 85th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 54.4 | 18.6 | 18th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 350 | 78,443 | 63rd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 50.0 | 10.7 | 25th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 471 | 124th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 167 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 130 | 26th 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 Bristol City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Bristol City
- Blevins Funeral & Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Bristol · (276) 669-6141
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Bristol City?
We list 7 cemeteries in Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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.
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