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Cemeteries in Fairfax County, VA

Fairfax County, Virginia has 139 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 49 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Fort Belvoir (10), Chantilly (6) and Burke (6). Among them are 55 church cemeteries (40%), 53 family cemeteries (38%) and 21 Baptist cemeteries (15%).

139
cemeteries
49
towns represented
2
historic
55
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Fairfax County?

We list 139 cemeteries in Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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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