Cemeteries in Williamsburg City, VA
Williamsburg City, Virginia has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 1 nearby city or town. Among them are 3 family cemeteries (33%), 1 church cemetery (11%) and 1 Episcopal cemetery (11%).
All cemeteries in Williamsburg City
- Cedar Grove Cemetery809 South Henry Street · WilliamsburgCemetery
- Bruton Parish Episcopal Church CemeteryWilliamsburgEpiscopal cemetery
- Waller CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Galt Family CemeteryWilliamsburgFamily cemetery
- Green Hill Family Burial GroundWilliamsburgFamily cemetery
- Hospital CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Jones Family CemeteryWilliamsburgFamily cemetery
- Maupin CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Taliafero-Cole House GraveyardWilliamsburgCemetery
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How Williamsburg City compares
Williamsburg City has 5.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 77th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 79 deaths here in 2024, about 79 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (99th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Williamsburg City | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.6 | 8.3 | 77th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 100.7 | 18.6 | 4th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 79 | 78,443 | 125th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.8 | 10.7 | 77th of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 471 | 99th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 79 | 167 | 92nd of 123 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 130 | 59th of 132 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 21 | 19th of 132 |
| Notable burials | 15 | 5,460 | 19th 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 Williamsburg City with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Williamsburg City
- Whiting's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Williamsburg · (757) 229-3011
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Williamsburg City?
We list 9 cemeteries in Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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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