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Cemeteries in Essex County, VA

Essex County, Virginia has 39 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Tappahannock (29), Bowling Green (5) and King and Queen Court House (2). Among them are 25 church cemeteries (64%), 9 Baptist cemeteries (23%) and 4 family cemeteries (10%).

39
cemeteries
5
towns represented
0
historic
25
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Essex County?

We list 39 cemeteries in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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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