Cemeteries in Richmond City, VA
Richmond City, Virginia has 18 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Richmond (12), Montrose (5) and Bon Air (1). Among them are 6 church cemeteries (33%), 4 Jewish cemeteries (22%) and 1 Christian cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Richmond City
- Hollywood CemeteryRichmondCemetery
- Barton Heights CemeteryRichmond · est. 1815Cemetery
- Sir Moses Montefiore Cemetery2019 Jennie Scher Road · MontroseJewish cemetery
- Hebrew CemeteryRichmondJewish cemetery
- Saint Johns CemeteryRichmondEpiscopal cemetery
- Evergreen CemeteryMontroseCemetery
- Oakwood CemeteryMontroseCemetery
- Shockoe Hill CemeteryRichmondCemetery
- Franklin Street Burial GroundsRichmondJewish cemetery
- Holy Cross CemeteryRichmondChristian cemetery
- Oakwood Hebrew CemeteryMontroseJewish cemetery
- Civil War CemeteryRichmondCemetery
- Gravel Hill CemeteryBon AirCemetery
- Maury CemeteryRichmondCemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryRichmondCemetery
- Mount Olivet CemeteryRichmondCemetery
- Riverview CemeteryRichmondCemetery
- Workman's Circle Cemetery of RichmondMontroseCemetery
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How Richmond City compares
Richmond City has 0.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 127th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,029 deaths here in 2024, about 225 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (7th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Richmond City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.8 | 8.3 | 127th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 30.0 | 18.6 | 39th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 2,029 | 78,443 | 7th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 112.7 | 10.7 | 10th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 9 | 471 | 7th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 225 | 167 | 28th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 130 | 26th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 416 | 5,460 | 2nd 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 Richmond City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Richmond City
- Bennett Funeral HomeFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 359-4481
- Bliley's Funeral HomesFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 355-3800
- Carlton T Brooks Funeral HomeFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 233-8027
- Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral HomeFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 358-9177
- Joseph Jenkins, Junior Funeral HomeFuneral home · Richmond
- McClenny and Watkins Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 321-1100
- Mimms Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 232-3874
- Scott's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 321-9095
- Wilson & Associates Funeral Services IncFuneral home · Richmond · (804) 222-1720
- Cremation Choice Of VirginiaCremation provider · North Chesterfield · (804) 743-7793
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 Richmond City?
We list 18 cemeteries in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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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