Cemeteries in Salem City, VA
Salem City, Virginia has 4 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 1 church cemetery (25%).
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How Salem City compares
Salem City has 1.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 110th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 369 deaths here in 2024, about 185 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (72nd of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Salem City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.5 | 8.3 | 110th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 27.6 | 18.6 | 42nd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 369 | 78,443 | 60th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 92.3 | 10.7 | 12th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 471 | 72nd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 185 | 167 | 40th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 130 | 26th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 5,460 | 44th 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 Salem City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Salem City
- Lotz Funeral Home - SalemFuneral home · Salem · (540) 389-9208
- Oakey Funeral HomeFuneral home · Salem
- John M Oakey and Son Funeral Home and CrematoryCremation provider · Salem · (540) 389-5441
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 Salem City?
We list 4 cemeteries in Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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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