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Cemeteries in Franklin County, VA

Franklin County, Virginia has 581 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 13 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Union Hall (124), Ferrum (123) and Henry Fork (110). Among them are 22 church cemeteries (4%), 16 family cemeteries (3%) and 7 Christian cemeteries (1%).

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Franklin County?

We list 581 cemeteries in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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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