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Cemeteries in Stafford County, VA

Stafford County, Virginia has 36 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Aquia Harbour (9), Stafford (7) and Southern Gateway (7). Among them are 19 church cemeteries (53%), 6 Baptist cemeteries (17%) and 3 Methodist cemeteries (8%).

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7
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All cemeteries in Stafford County

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How Stafford County compares

Stafford County has 2.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 103rd of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 931 deaths here in 2024, about 466 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (72nd of 132 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureStafford CountyVirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents2.18.3103rd of 132
Cemeteries per 100 square miles13.418.676th of 132
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)93178,44321st of 132
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery25.910.747th of 132
Funeral homes247172nd of 132
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home4661675th of 123
Cremation providers013059th of 132
Monument dealers02119th of 132
Notable burials75,46030th 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 Stafford County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Stafford County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Stafford County?

We list 36 cemeteries in Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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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