Cemeteries in Hardy County, WV
Hardy County, West Virginia has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Moorefield (11), Augusta (4) and Petersburg (1). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (13%) and 1 Christian cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Hardy County
- New Dale CemeteryMoorefieldChristian cemetery
- Alum - Bank CemeteryAugustaCemetery
- Baldwin CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Burlington CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Cedar Hill CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Clagett CemeteryAugustaCemetery
- Crab Run CemeteryPetersburgCemetery
- Green Hill CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Greenfield CemeteryAugustaCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Oak Hill CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Old Fields Church CemeteryMoorefieldChurch cemetery
- Olivet CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Pine Grove CemeteryMoorefieldCemetery
- Wilson CemeteryAugustaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Hardy County compares
Hardy County has 11.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 45th of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 180 deaths here in 2024, about 60 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (27th of 55 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Hardy County | West Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 11.2 | 22.6 | 45th of 55 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.7 | 16.6 | 51st of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 180 | 24,524 | 42nd of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.3 | 6.1 | 12th of 55 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 244 | 27th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 60 | 101 | 46th 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 Hardy County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Hardy County
- Fraley Funeral Home, LLCFuneral home · Moorefield · (304) 538-2549
- Loy-Giffin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wardensville · (304) 874-3521
- McKee Funeral HomeFuneral home · Baker · (304) 897-7277
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 Hardy County?
We list 16 cemeteries in Hardy 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 Hardy 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 Hardy 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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