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Cemeteries in Kanawha County, WV

Kanawha County, West Virginia has 211 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 16 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Sissonville (35), Clendenin (31) and Charleston (21). Among them are 10 church cemeteries (5%), 8 memorial parks (4%) and 8 family cemeteries (4%).

211
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16
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How Kanawha County compares

Kanawha County has 12.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 44th of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 2,406 deaths here in 2024, about 93 for each of the 26 funeral homes we know of (1st of 55 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureKanawha CountyWest VirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents12.122.644th of 55
Cemeteries per 100 square miles23.416.621st of 55
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)2,40624,5241st of 55
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery11.46.111th of 55
Funeral homes262441st of 55
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home9310129th of 55
Cremation providers3444th of 55
Monument dealers1123rd of 55
Notable burials182525th 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 Kanawha County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Kanawha County?

We list 211 cemeteries in Kanawha 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 Kanawha 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 Kanawha 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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