Cemeteries in Isle of Wight County, VA
Isle of Wight County, Virginia has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Smithfield (4), Windsor (4) and Carrollton (3). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (20%), 2 Christian cemeteries (13%) and 1 Methodist cemetery (7%).
All cemeteries in Isle of Wight County
- Ivy Hill Cemetery451 North Church Street · SmithfieldCemetery
- Bethany Cemetery13682 Bethany Church Road · SmithfieldCemetery
- Campbell's Chapel AME Church CemeteryCarrolltonChristian cemetery
- Ebenezer ChurchIsle of WightChristian cemetery
- Uzzell ChurchIsle of WightMethodist cemetery
- Antioch CemeteryWindsorCemetery
- Battery Park CemeterySmithfieldCemetery
- Beaver Dam CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Christian Home CemeteryCarrolltonCemetery
- Evergreen CemeterySmithfieldCemetery
- Mill Swamp CemeteryIsle of WightCemetery
- Saint Luke's CemeteryCarrolltonCemetery
- Shiloh CemeteryWindsorCemetery
- Tyler CemeteryWindsorCemetery
- Windsor CemeteryWindsorCemetery
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How Isle of Wight County compares
Isle of Wight County has 3.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 90th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 472 deaths here in 2024, about 157 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (55th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Isle of Wight County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.7 | 8.3 | 90th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.8 | 18.6 | 122nd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 472 | 78,443 | 49th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 31.5 | 10.7 | 38th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 471 | 55th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 157 | 167 | 47th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 5,460 | 44th 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 Isle of Wight County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Isle of Wight County
- Chapman - JT Fisher Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Smithfield · (757) 357-2326
- Little's Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceFuneral home · Smithfield · (757) 357-2396
- Shivers Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Smithfield · (757) 357-9500
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 Isle of Wight County?
We list 15 cemeteries in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight 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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