Cemeteries in Staunton City, VA
Staunton City, Virginia has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 2 church cemeteries (29%), 1 Jewish cemetery (14%) and 1 veterans cemetery (14%).
All cemeteries in Staunton City
- Staunton National Cemetery901 Richmond Avenue · StauntonNational cemetery
- Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory GardensStauntonCemetery
- Jewish CemeteryStauntonJewish cemetery
- Olivet Presbyterian CemeteryStauntonPresbyterian cemetery
- Fairview CemeteryStauntonCemetery
- Thornrose CemeteryStauntonCemetery
- Western State Hospital CemeteryStauntonCemetery
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How Staunton City compares
Staunton City has 2.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 98th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 411 deaths here in 2024, about 137 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (55th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Staunton City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.7 | 8.3 | 98th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 35.1 | 18.6 | 30th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 411 | 78,443 | 55th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 58.7 | 10.7 | 22nd of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 471 | 55th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 137 | 167 | 54th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 2 | 130 | 14th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 21 | 3rd of 132 |
| Notable burials | 30 | 5,460 | 11th 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 Staunton City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Staunton City
- Fred Henry Funeral HomeFuneral home · Staunton
- Henry Funeral Home & Cremation CenterFuneral home · Staunton · (540) 885-7211
- Jones Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Staunton · (540) 886-2601
- Coffman Funeral Home & CrematoryCremation provider · Staunton · (540) 887-8111
- Frank Grim & Sons MemorialsMonument dealer · Staunton · (540) 886-2711
- Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes & CrematoryCremation provider · Staunton · (540) 886-2363
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 Staunton City?
We list 7 cemeteries in Staunton 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 Staunton 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 Staunton 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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.