Cemeteries in Hancock County, WV
Hancock County, West Virginia has 8 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near New Cumberland (3), Weirton Heights (3) and Chester (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (38%) and 2 Christian cemeteries (25%).
All cemeteries in Hancock County
- Saint Pauls CemeteryWeirton HeightsChristian cemetery
- Nessly Chapel CemeteryNewellChristian cemetery
- Chapel Hill CemeteryWeirton HeightsChurch cemetery
- Flats CemeteryNew CumberlandCemetery
- Flats CemeteryNew CumberlandCemetery
- Locust Hill CemeteryChesterCemetery
- New Cumberland CemeteryNew CumberlandCemetery
- Three Springs CemeteryWeirton HeightsCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Hancock County compares
Hancock County has 2.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 55th of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 397 deaths here in 2024, about 57 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (8th of 55 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hancock County | West Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 2.9 | 22.6 | 55th of 55 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 9.7 | 16.6 | 39th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 397 | 24,524 | 21st of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 49.6 | 6.1 | 1st of 55 |
| Funeral homes | 7 | 244 | 8th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 57 | 101 | 47th of 55 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 44 | 13th of 55 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 12 | 11th of 55 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 252 | 22nd 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 Hancock County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hancock County
- Arner Douglas Funeral HomeFuneral home · Chester
- Arner Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Chester · (304) 387-1288
- Greco-Hertnick Funeral HomeFuneral home · Weirton · (304) 748-3219
- J. E. Foster Funeral HomeFuneral home · Weirton
- Nixon Funeral Home IncFuneral home · Newell · (304) 387-0156
- Steel & Wolfe Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Weirton · (304) 723-5100
- Turley Funeral HomeFuneral home · New Cumberland · (304) 564-3111
- Genesis Cremation Services, Inc.Cremation provider · Chester · (330) 383-6014
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 Hancock County?
We list 8 cemeteries in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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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