Cemeteries in Newport News City, VA
Newport News City, Virginia has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 memorial park (25%), 1 Mennonite and Amish cemetery (25%) and 1 church cemetery (25%).
All cemeteries in Newport News City
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Newport News City compares
Newport News City has 0.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 132nd of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,817 deaths here in 2024, about 303 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (17th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Newport News City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.2 | 8.3 | 132nd of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.8 | 18.6 | 118th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,817 | 78,443 | 9th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 454.3 | 10.7 | 1st of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 471 | 17th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 303 | 167 | 16th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 3 | 130 | 12th 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 Newport News City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Newport News City
- Carter Funeral Home - Denbigh ChapelFuneral home · Newport News · (757) 872-6696
- Hampton Roads Funeral ChapelsFuneral home · Newport News · (757) 599-9600
- Peninsula Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newport News · (757) 595-4424
- Riverside Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newport News · (757) 245-1525
- W J Smith & Son Funeral HomeFuneral home · Newport News · (757) 596-6911
- Weymouth Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Newport News · (757) 930-2222
- Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Denbigh ChapelCremation provider · Newport News · (757) 874-4200
- Coastal CremationsCremation provider · Newport News · (757) 353-6888
- Cremation Society of VirginiaCremation provider · Newport News · (757) 643-8945
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 Newport News City?
We list 4 cemeteries in Newport News City, 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 Newport News City 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 Newport News City?
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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How to Write an ObituaryWhat to include, a fill-in template, where to publish, what newspapers charge by, and how to protect the family from identity theft.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.