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Cemeteries in Harrison County, WV

Harrison County, West Virginia has 99 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 9 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Clarksburg (28), Stonewood (22) and Shinnston (18). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (2%), 1 veterans cemetery (1%) and 1 memorial park (1%).

99
cemeteries
9
towns represented
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historic
2
church cemeteries
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All cemeteries in Harrison County

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Compared

How Harrison County compares

Harrison County has 15.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 39th of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 927 deaths here in 2024, about 93 for each of the 10 funeral homes we know of (3rd of 55 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureHarrison CountyWest VirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents15.422.639th of 55
Cemeteries per 100 square miles23.816.620th of 55
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)92724,5246th of 55
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery9.46.116th of 55
Funeral homes102443rd of 55
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home9310128th of 55
Cremation providers5441st of 55
Monument dealers2121st of 55
Notable burials525214th 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 Harrison County with other places.

Funeral providers

Funeral homes and monument dealers in Harrison County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Harrison County?

We list 99 cemeteries in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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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