Cemeteries in Madison County, VA
Madison County, Virginia has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Madison (13), Brightwood (7) and Ruckersville (2). Among them are 10 church cemeteries (43%), 2 Christian cemeteries (9%) and 2 Methodist cemeteries (9%).
All cemeteries in Madison County
- Bethsaida United Methodist Church CemeteryBrightwoodMethodist cemetery
- Hebron Lutheran Church GraveyardMadisonChristian cemetery
- Mount Nebo Lutheran Church CemeteryRuckersvilleLutheran cemetery
- Oak Grove Mennonite Church GraveyardMadisonChristian cemetery
- Robinson River Primitive Baptist Church CemeteryBrightwoodBaptist cemetery
- Rose Park United Methodist CemeteryMadisonMethodist cemetery
- Berry CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Brown CemeteryBrightwoodCemetery
- Cedar Hill CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Crooked Run Church CemeteryBrightwoodChurch cemetery
- Elk Run CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Etlan CemeteryBrightwoodCemetery
- Gallihugh CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Gordon CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Jarrell CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Kite CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Madison Memorial GardensMadisonMemorial park
- Mount Zion CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Rochelle Christian Church CemeteryRuckersvilleChurch cemetery
- Second Robertson CemeteryMadisonCemetery
- Thorofare Community Chapel CemeteryBrightwoodChurch cemetery
- Wallace CemeteryStanardsvilleCemetery
- White Oak Run Church CemeteryBrightwoodChurch cemetery
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How Madison County compares
Madison County has 16.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 50th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 165 deaths here in 2024, about 165 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (99th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Madison County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 16.1 | 8.3 | 50th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 7.2 | 18.6 | 104th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 165 | 78,443 | 108th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.2 | 10.7 | 89th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 471 | 99th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 165 | 167 | 45th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 5,460 | 87th 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 Madison County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Madison County
- Preddy Funeral Home - MadisonFuneral home · Madison · (540) 948-3600
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 Madison County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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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