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Cemeteries in Washington County, VA

Washington County, Virginia has 183 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 8 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Abingdon (68), Bristol (66) and Emory (18). Among them are 18 church cemeteries (10%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (1%) and 1 memorial park (1%).

183
cemeteries
8
towns represented
0
historic
18
church cemeteries
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How Washington County compares

Washington County has 33.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 29th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 858 deaths here in 2024, about 172 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (25th of 132 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWashington CountyVirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents33.88.329th of 132
Cemeteries per 100 square miles32.618.633rd of 132
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)85878,44326th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.710.7106th of 132
Funeral homes547125th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home17216743rd of 123
Cremation providers213014th of 132
Monument dealers02119th of 132
Notable burials155,46019th 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 Washington County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Washington County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Washington County?

We list 183 cemeteries in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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