Cemeteries in Brooke County, WV
Brooke County, West Virginia has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hooverson Heights (3), Wellsburg (3) and Follansbee (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (22%), 2 Christian cemeteries (22%) and 1 memorial park (11%).
All cemeteries in Brooke County
- Oak Grove Cemetery122 Rockdale Road · FollansbeeCemetery
- Cross Creek United Presbyterian Church CemeteryHooverson HeightsChristian cemetery
- Brooke CemeteryWellsburgCemetery
- Franklin CemeteryWellsburgChristian cemetery
- Cross Creek CemeteryHooverson HeightsCemetery
- Highland Hills Memorial GardensFollansbeeMemorial park
- Lower Buffalo CemeteryBethanyCemetery
- Saint Johns Haven of RestHooverson HeightsCemetery
- Wells CemeteryWellsburgCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Brooke County compares
Brooke County has 4.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 52nd of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 340 deaths here in 2024, about 68 for each of the 5 funeral homes we know of (14th of 55 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Brooke County | West Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.2 | 22.6 | 52nd of 55 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 10.1 | 16.6 | 37th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 340 | 24,524 | 29th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 37.8 | 6.1 | 2nd of 55 |
| Funeral homes | 5 | 244 | 14th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 68 | 101 | 43rd of 55 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 44 | 20th of 55 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 12 | 11th of 55 |
| Notable burials | 3 | 252 | 18th 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 Brooke County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Brooke County
- Chambers Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wellsburg · (304) 737-3551
- James Funeral HomesFuneral home · Follansbee · (304) 527-1717
- Mullenbach Funeral HomeFuneral home · Follansbee · (304) 527-4040
- Reasner Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wellsburg · (304) 737-3251
- Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Weirton · (304) 748-3721
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 Brooke County?
We list 9 cemeteries in Brooke 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 Brooke 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 Brooke 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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