Cemeteries in Cumberland County, VA
Cumberland County, Virginia has 20 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Cumberland (13), Farmville (4) and Weber City (3). Among them are 1 church cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Cumberland County
- Antioch CemeteryFarmvilleCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Browns CemeteryFarmvilleCemetery
- Cartersville CemeteryWeber CityCemetery
- Centenary CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Cochran CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Confederate CemeteryFarmvilleCemetery
- Friedman CemeteryFarmvilleCemetery
- Grove CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Guinea CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Harrison CemeteryWeber CityCemetery
- Hendricks CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Hill CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Jenkins CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Little Fork CemeteryWeber CityCemetery
- Meador CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Taylor CemeteryCumberlandCemetery
- Thomas Chapel CemeteryCumberlandChurch cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Cumberland County compares
Cumberland County has 19.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 42nd of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 120 deaths here in 2024, about 120 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (99th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Cumberland County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 19.9 | 8.3 | 42nd of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.7 | 18.6 | 108th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 120 | 78,443 | 117th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.0 | 10.7 | 95th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 471 | 99th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 120 | 167 | 65th 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 Cumberland County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Cumberland County
- Thomas Marian Gray Funeral HomeFuneral home · Cumberland · (804) 492-4855
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 Cumberland County?
We list 20 cemeteries in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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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