Cemeteries in Nottoway County, VA
Nottoway County, Virginia has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Crewe (18), Blackstone (2) and Burkeville (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (14%).
All cemeteries in Nottoway County
- Crewe CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Lakeview CemeteryBlackstoneCemetery
- Oliver CemeteryBurkevilleCemetery
- Belfast Church CemeteryCreweChurch cemetery
- Bethel CemeteryBlackstoneCemetery
- Bethesda Church CemeteryCreweChurch cemetery
- Blendon CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Cook CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Downs CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Ellis CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Freeman CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Lunsalord CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Olive Branch CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Robinson CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Saint Marks CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Strum CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Sunset Hill CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Thomas CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Towler CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Vaughns CemeteryCreweCemetery
- Wards Chapel CemeteryCreweChurch cemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Nottoway County compares
Nottoway County has 13.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 54th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 209 deaths here in 2024, about 42 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (25th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Nottoway County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 13.4 | 8.3 | 54th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.7 | 18.6 | 109th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 209 | 78,443 | 95th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 10.0 | 10.7 | 73rd of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 471 | 25th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 42 | 167 | 117th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 130 | 26th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 6 | 5,460 | 33rd 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 Nottoway County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Nottoway County
- Hamner-McMillian Funeral HomeFuneral home · Blackstone · (434) 292-3240
- Joseph Mcmillian Funeral HomeFuneral home · Crewe · (434) 645-7200
- Oliver & Eggleston Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Crewe · (434) 645-9292
- Oliver and Eggleston Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Crewe · (434) 645-9292
- W E Hawkes & Son Funeral HomeFuneral home · Blackstone · (434) 292-5559
- Joseph McMillan Funeral Homes and CrematoryCremation provider · Blackstone · (434) 292-4343
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 Nottoway County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Nottoway 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 Nottoway 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 Nottoway 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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