Cemeteries in Northumberland County, VA
Northumberland County, Virginia has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Heathsville (3), Kilmarnock (3) and Warsaw (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (43%), 2 Christian cemeteries (29%) and 1 family cemetery (14%).
All cemeteries in Northumberland County
- Dameron Family CemeteryGuarding Point Lane · KilmarnockFamily cemetery
- Fairfields CemeteryHeathsvilleChristian cemetery
- Gibeon Baptist Church CemeteryWarsawChristian cemetery
- Hope Union CemeteryHeathsvilleCemetery
- Providence Church CemeteryHeathsvilleChurch cemetery
- Roseland CemeteryKilmarnockCemetery
- Saint Francis De Sales CemeteryKilmarnockCemetery
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Northumberland County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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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