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Cemeteries in Berkeley County, WV

Berkeley County, West Virginia has 57 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Martinsburg (40), Inwood (14) and Shepherdstown (2). Among them are 19 church cemeteries (33%), 4 Christian cemeteries (7%) and 2 Lutheran cemeteries (4%).

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How Berkeley County compares

Berkeley County has 4.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 53rd of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,240 deaths here in 2024, about 413 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (27th of 55 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureBerkeley CountyWest VirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents4.222.653rd of 55
Cemeteries per 100 square miles17.716.624th of 55
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,24024,5243rd of 55
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery21.86.15th of 55
Funeral homes324427th of 55
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home4131011st of 55
Cremation providers04420th of 55
Monument dealers1123rd of 55
Notable burials225222nd of 55

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 West Virginia counties with the figure available. Compare Berkeley County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Berkeley County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Berkeley County?

We list 57 cemeteries in Berkeley County, West 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 Berkeley County kept?

Death certificates are held by the West 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 Berkeley County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. West Virginia law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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