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Cemeteries in Hanover County, VA

Hanover County, Virginia has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Mechanicsville (14), Ashland (6) and Hanover (3). Among them are 9 church cemeteries (31%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (7%) and 2 memorial parks (7%).

29
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7
towns represented
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historic
9
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Hanover County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Hanover County?

We list 29 cemeteries in Hanover 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 Hanover 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 Hanover 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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