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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%).

31
cemeteries
4
towns represented
0
historic
2
church cemeteries
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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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