Cemeteries in James City County, VA
James City County, Virginia has 28 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Williamsburg (26), New Kent (1) and Yorktown (1). Among them are 12 church cemeteries (43%), 5 family cemeteries (18%) and 2 Christian cemeteries (7%).
All cemeteries in James City County
- Williamsburg Memorial ParkWilliamsburgMemorial park
- Little Zion Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChristian cemetery
- Mount Gilead CemeteryWilliamsburgChristian cemetery
- Bethany CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Chickahominy Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- Cowles Family CemeteryWilliamsburgFamily cemetery
- Curtis CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Drewry Family CemeteryNew KentFamily cemetery
- Fort James CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- James City Chapel CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- James River Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- Jamestown Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- Marston Family CemeteryWilliamsburgFamily cemetery
- Morning Star Church CemeteryYorktownChurch cemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Murdoch-Austin CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Nash CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- New Family CemeteryWilliamsburgFamily cemetery
- New Zion Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- Olive Branch CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Our Saviours Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- Peach Park CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Richardsons Family Burial GroundWilliamsburgFamily cemetery
- Shiloh Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- Smith Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
- Sunnyside CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Travis CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Zion Church CemeteryWilliamsburgChurch cemetery
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How James City County compares
James City County has 3.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 92nd of 132 Virginia counties on this measure.
| Measure | James City County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.4 | 8.3 | 92nd of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 19.7 | 18.6 | 54th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 902 | 78,443 | 23rd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 32.2 | 10.7 | 37th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 471 | 124th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 167 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 5,460 | 40th 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 James City County with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in James City County?
We list 28 cemeteries in James City 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 James City 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 James City 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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