Cemeteries in Falls Church City, VA
Falls Church City, Virginia has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 3 church cemeteries (75%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (50%) and 1 Episcopal cemetery (25%).
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How Falls Church City compares
Falls Church City has 2.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 97th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 101 deaths here in 2024, about 101 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (99th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Falls Church City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.7 | 8.3 | 97th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 195.5 | 18.6 | 1st of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 101 | 78,443 | 119th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 25.3 | 10.7 | 49th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 471 | 99th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 101 | 167 | 76th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 130 | 26th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 6 | 5,460 | 33rd 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 Falls Church City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Falls Church City
- Murphy Funeral HomesFuneral home · Falls Church · (703) 533-0341
- Advent Funeral & Cremation ServicesCremation provider · Falls Church · (703) 239-4934
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 Falls Church City?
We list 4 cemeteries in Falls Church 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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church 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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