Cemeteries in Nelson County, VA
Nelson County, Virginia has 31 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lovingston (20), Nellysford (6) and Stuarts Draft (3). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (6%), 1 Christian cemetery (3%) and 1 family cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Nelson County
- Diamond Hill CemeteryNellysfordCemetery
- Liberty Hall CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Sandy Ridge CemeteryStuarts DraftCemetery
- White Rock CemeteryStuarts DraftCemetery
- Wintergreen CemeteryNellysfordCemetery
- Dunn Family CemeteryLovingstonFamily cemetery
- Adial CemeteryNellysfordCemetery
- Avon Hill CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Camden CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Cedar Grove CemeteryNellysfordCemetery
- Claypool CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Giles CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Haines CemeteryStuarts DraftCemetery
- Harewood CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Harvey CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Henley CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Horsley CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Jonesboro CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Locust Grove CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Mount Shiloh CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Oak Hill CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Ridgecrest CemeteryNellysfordCemetery
- Rock Spring CemeteryNellysfordCemetery
- Saint James Church CemeteryLovingstonChurch cemetery
- Stevens Cove CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Thompson CemeteryAmherstCemetery
- Tyree-O'Brien CemeteryAmherstCemetery
- White Rock CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
- Woodland CemeteryLovingstonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Nelson County compares
Nelson County has 21.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 41st of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 210 deaths here in 2024, about 105 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (72nd of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Nelson County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 21.0 | 8.3 | 41st of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.6 | 18.6 | 110th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 210 | 78,443 | 94th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 6.8 | 10.7 | 91st of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 471 | 72nd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 105 | 167 | 75th 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 Nelson County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Nelson County
- Byrum-Parr Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Roseland · (434) 277-5194
- Wells/Sheffield Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Lovingston · (434) 263-4097
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 Nelson County?
We list 31 cemeteries in Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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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