Cemeteries in Petersburg City, VA
Petersburg City, Virginia has 5 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 2 church cemeteries (40%), 1 Christian cemetery (20%) and 1 Catholic cemetery (20%).
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How Petersburg City compares
Petersburg City has 1.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 115th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 643 deaths here in 2024, about 129 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (25th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Petersburg City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.5 | 8.3 | 115th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 22.0 | 18.6 | 49th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 643 | 78,443 | 36th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 128.6 | 10.7 | 8th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 471 | 25th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 129 | 167 | 63rd of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 21 | 3rd of 132 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 5,460 | 54th 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 Petersburg City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Petersburg City
- Bland Funeral HomesFuneral home · Petersburg · (804) 732-7841
- J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. obituariesFuneral home · Petersburg · (804) 732-8911
- J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral HomesFuneral home · Petersburg · (804) 733-8511
- Joseph M. Johnson & Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Petersburg · (804) 863-4411
- Tucker Funerals and CremationsFuneral home · Petersburg · (804) 324-5529
- Legacy Monument DesignMonument dealer · Petersburg · (804) 732-2200
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Petersburg City?
We list 5 cemeteries in Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg 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.
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