Cemeteries in York County, VA
York County, Virginia has 15 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Poquoson (6), Yorktown (6) and Williamsburg (2). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (20%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (13%) and 2 military cemeteries (13%).
All cemeteries in York County
- Yorktown National CemeteryYorktownNational cemetery
- Carys CemeteryPoquosonChristian cemetery
- Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church CemeteryWilliamsburgBaptist cemetery
- New Bethel Baptist Church CemeteryPoquosonBaptist cemetery
- Cheesecake CemeteryWilliamsburgCemetery
- Couch GraveYorktownCemetery
- French CemeteryYorktownCemetery
- Hopkins CemeteryPoquosonCemetery
- Hopson GravesitePoquosonCemetery
- Jackson Post CemeteryYorktownMilitary cemetery
- Lee CemeteryYorktownCemetery
- Shiloh CemeteryYorktownCemetery
- Smith CemeteryPoquosonCemetery
- Thorpland CemeteryPoquosonCemetery
- Zion CemeteryGloucester PointCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How York County compares
York County has 2.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 8.3 for Virginia, which puts it 104th of 132 Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 598 deaths here in 2024, about 598 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (99th of 132 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | York County | Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.1 | 8.3 | 104th of 132 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 14.3 | 18.6 | 73rd of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 598 | 78,443 | 39th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 39.9 | 10.7 | 32nd of 132 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 471 | 99th of 132 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 598 | 167 | 2nd 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 York County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in York County
- Amory Funeral HomeFuneral home · Yorktown · (757) 898-5722
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 York County?
We list 15 cemeteries in York 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 York 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 York 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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