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Cemeteries in Wise County, VA

Wise County, Virginia has 218 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wise (66), Coeburn (65) and Big Stone Gap (27). Among them are 1 family cemetery (0%).

218
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7
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How Wise County compares

Wise County has 62.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 12th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 607 deaths here in 2024, about 87 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (14th of 132 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWise CountyVirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents62.38.312th of 132
Cemeteries per 100 square miles54.018.619th of 132
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)60778,44338th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery2.810.7117th of 132
Funeral homes747114th of 132
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home8716784th of 123
Cremation providers113026th of 132
Monument dealers02119th of 132
Notable burials35,46044th 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 Wise County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wise County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Wise County?

We list 218 cemeteries in Wise 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 Wise 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 Wise 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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