Cemeteries in Westmoreland County, VA
Westmoreland County, Virginia has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Colonial Beach (5), Warsaw (5) and Montross (3). Among them are 7 church cemeteries (50%), 5 Christian cemeteries (36%) and 2 Baptist cemeteries (14%).
All cemeteries in Westmoreland County
- Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery130 Beulah Lane · WarsawChristian cemetery
- Bailey CemeteryHeathsvilleCemetery
- Sharp Hill CemeteryColonial BeachCemetery
- Beulah CemeteryWarsawChristian cemetery
- Carmel United Methodist Church CemeteryWarsawChristian cemetery
- Currioman Baptist Church CemeteryMontrossBaptist cemetery
- Ebenezer United Methodist Church CemeteryWarsawChristian cemetery
- Potomac Baptist Church CemeteryWarsawBaptist cemetery
- Shiloh Baptist Church CemeteryMontrossChristian cemetery
- Burnt House Field - Lee Family CemeteryMontrossFamily cemetery
- Grace CemeteryColonial BeachCemetery
- Little Zion CemeteryColonial BeachCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryColonial BeachCemetery
- Washington CemeteryColonial BeachCemetery
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How Westmoreland County compares
Westmoreland County has 7.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 70th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 289 deaths here in 2024, about 96 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (55th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Westmoreland County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 7.3 | 8.3 | 70th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.1 | 18.6 | 116th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 289 | 78,443 | 75th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 20.6 | 10.7 | 58th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 471 | 55th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 96 | 167 | 79th of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 5,460 | 69th 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 Westmoreland County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Westmoreland County
- Storke Funeral Home - Colonial Beach ChapelFuneral home · Colonial Beach · (804) 224-7620
- Welch Funeral HomeFuneral home · Montross · (804) 493-8770
- Weldon Fisher Funeral HomeFuneral home · Warsaw · (804) 493-8444
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 Westmoreland County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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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