Cemeteries in Hopewell City, VA
Hopewell City, Virginia has 2 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (50%), 1 national cemetery (50%) and 1 military cemetery (50%).
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How Hopewell City compares
Hopewell City has 0.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 124th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure.
| Measure | Hopewell City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.9 | 8.3 | 124th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 19.3 | 18.6 | 57th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 359 | 78,443 | 61st of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 179.5 | 10.7 | 3rd of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 471 | 124th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 167 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 130 | 26th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 5,460 | 69th 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 Hopewell City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hopewell City
- Nelsen Funeral Home and CrematoryCremation provider · Hopewell · (804) 458-6377
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Hopewell City?
We list 2 cemeteries in Hopewell 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 Hopewell 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 Hopewell 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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.