Cemeteries in Harrisonburg City, VA
Harrisonburg City, Virginia has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Harrisonburg (6) and Dayton (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (43%) and 2 Jewish cemeteries (29%).
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How Harrisonburg City compares
Harrisonburg City has 1.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 118th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 337 deaths here in 2024, about 337 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (99th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Harrisonburg City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.4 | 8.3 | 118th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 40.4 | 18.6 | 25th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 337 | 78,443 | 68th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 48.1 | 10.7 | 26th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 471 | 99th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 337 | 167 | 12th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 2 | 21 | 2nd of 132 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 5,460 | 36th 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 Harrisonburg City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Harrisonburg City
- Lindsey Funeral HomesFuneral home · Harrisonburg · (540) 434-7318
- Heritage Memorials IncMonument dealer · Harrisonburg · (540) 434-7361
- W.A. Hartman MemorialsMonument dealer · Harrisonburg · (540) 434-2573
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Harrisonburg City?
We list 7 cemeteries in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg 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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