Cemeteries in Grant County, WV
Grant County, West Virginia has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Petersburg (3), Keyser (2) and Parsons (1). Among them are 1 memorial park (14%) and 1 family cemetery (14%).
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How Grant County compares
Grant County has 6.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 51st of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 175 deaths here in 2024, about 175 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (49th of 55 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Grant County | West Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.4 | 22.6 | 51st of 55 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.5 | 16.6 | 55th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 175 | 24,524 | 43rd of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 25.0 | 6.1 | 4th of 55 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 244 | 49th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 175 | 101 | 8th of 55 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 44 | 20th of 55 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 12 | 11th of 55 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 252 | 28th 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 Grant County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Grant County
- Schaeffer Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Petersburg · (304) 257-4040
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 Grant County?
We list 7 cemeteries in Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant 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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