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Cemeteries in Prince Edward County, VA

Prince Edward County, Virginia has 35 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hampden Sydney (16), Farmville (14) and Victoria (3). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (23%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (6%) and 1 memorial park (3%).

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5
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All cemeteries in Prince Edward County

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How Prince Edward County compares

Prince Edward County has 15.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 51st of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 252 deaths here in 2024, about 42 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (17th of 132 by number of funeral homes).

MeasurePrince Edward CountyVirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents15.78.351st of 132
Cemeteries per 100 square miles10.018.689th of 132
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)25278,44384th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery7.210.788th of 132
Funeral homes647117th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home42167116th of 123
Cremation providers013059th of 132
Monument dealers02119th of 132
Notable burials85,46028th 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 Prince Edward County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Prince Edward County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Prince Edward County?

We list 35 cemeteries in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward 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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