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Cemeteries in Marshall County, WV

Marshall County, West Virginia has 84 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Moundsville (58), New Martinsville (12) and McMechen (8). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (2%), 1 memorial park (1%) and 1 Christian cemetery (1%).

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How Marshall County compares

Marshall County has 28.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 22nd of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 377 deaths here in 2024, about 94 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (21st of 55 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureMarshall CountyWest VirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents28.622.622nd of 55
Cemeteries per 100 square miles27.516.615th of 55
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)37724,52426th of 55
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery4.56.137th of 55
Funeral homes424421st of 55
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home9410124th of 55
Cremation providers2449th of 55
Monument dealers01211th of 55
Notable burials425216th 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 Marshall County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Marshall County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Marshall County?

We list 84 cemeteries in Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Marshall 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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