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Cemeteries in Russell County, VA

Russell County, Virginia has 342 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Castlewood (123), Lebanon (105) and Honaker (91). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (2%), 3 family cemeteries (1%) and 1 memorial park (0%).

342
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7
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church cemeteries
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How Russell County compares

Russell County has 134.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 4th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 375 deaths here in 2024, about 75 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (25th of 132 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureRussell CountyVirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents134.58.34th of 132
Cemeteries per 100 square miles72.218.612th of 132
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)37578,44359th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery1.110.7129th of 132
Funeral homes547125th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home7516798th of 123
Cremation providers113026th of 132
Monument dealers02119th of 132
Notable burials15,46069th 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 Russell County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Russell County?

We list 342 cemeteries in Russell 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 Russell 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 Russell 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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