Cemeteries in Emporia City, VA
Emporia City, Virginia has 2 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 memorial park (50%).
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How Emporia City compares
Emporia City has 3.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 89th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 96 deaths here in 2024, about 32 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (55th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Emporia City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.7 | 8.3 | 89th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 29.0 | 18.6 | 41st of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 96 | 78,443 | 120th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 48.0 | 10.7 | 27th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 471 | 55th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 32 | 167 | 122nd of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 5,460 | 69th 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 Emporia City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Emporia City
- Echols Funeral HomeFuneral home · Emporia · (434) 634-2633
- Knox High Mortuary IncMortuary · Emporia · (434) 634-2353
- R. E. Pearson and Son Funeral HomeFuneral home · Emporia · (434) 634-2162
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Emporia City?
We list 2 cemeteries in Emporia 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 Emporia 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 Emporia 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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