Cemeteries in Portsmouth City, VA
Portsmouth City, Virginia has 10 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Portsmouth (6), Portsmouth Heights (3) and Chesapeake (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (30%), 2 Christian cemeteries (20%) and 1 memorial park (10%).
All cemeteries in Portsmouth City
- Lincoln Memorial Cemetery3901 Deep Creek Boulevard · PortsmouthCemetery
- Cedar Grove CemeteryPortsmouthCemetery
- Gomley Chesed CemeteryChesapeakeJewish cemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryPortsmouthChristian cemetery
- Saint Pauls CemeteryPortsmouthChristian cemetery
- Evergreen Memorial ParkPortsmouth HeightsMemorial park
- Graves of Lysander Kingman familyPortsmouth HeightsFamily cemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryPortsmouthCemetery
- Olive Branch CemeteryPortsmouth HeightsCemetery
- Trinity CemeteryPortsmouthCemetery
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How Portsmouth City compares
Portsmouth City has 1.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 123rd of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,147 deaths here in 2024, about 164 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (14th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Portsmouth City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.0 | 8.3 | 123rd of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 30.0 | 18.6 | 40th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 1,147 | 78,443 | 15th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 114.7 | 10.7 | 9th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 7 | 471 | 14th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 164 | 167 | 46th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 130 | 26th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 28 | 5,460 | 12th 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 Portsmouth City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Portsmouth City
- Corprew Funeral HomeFuneral home · Portsmouth · (757) 399-4661
- Fisher Funeral HomeFuneral home · Portsmouth · (757) 399-6366
- Foster Funeral HomeFuneral home · Portsmouth · (757) 397-2391
- Loving Funeral HomeFuneral home · Portsmouth · (757) 484-3373
- Metropolitan Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Portsmouth · (757) 628-1000
- Presidential Funeral ServicesFuneral home · Portsmouth · (757) 966-1585
- Sturtevant Funeral HomeFuneral home · Portsmouth · (757) 488-8348
- Southside Cremation CenterCremation provider · Portsmouth · (757) 488-3800
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Portsmouth City?
We list 10 cemeteries in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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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