Cemeteries in Pendleton County, WV
Pendleton County, West Virginia has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Franklin (10) and Brandywine (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (9%) and 1 Christian cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in Pendleton County
- Fairview Bethel Cemetery2619 Sweedlin Valley Road · BrandywineCemetery
- Pine Hill CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- North Fork Memorial CemeteryFranklinChristian cemetery
- Boggs CemetaryFranklinCemetery
- Burns CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Cedar Hill CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Dice CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Hinkle CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Mount Hope CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Simmons CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Totten CemeteryFranklinCemetery
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How Pendleton County compares
Pendleton County has 18.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 33rd of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 102 deaths here in 2024, about 51 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (42nd of 55 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Pendleton County | West Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 18.5 | 22.6 | 33rd of 55 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.6 | 16.6 | 54th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 102 | 24,524 | 52nd of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.3 | 6.1 | 17th of 55 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 244 | 42nd of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 51 | 101 | 49th 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 Pendleton County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Pendleton County
- Basagic Funeral HomeFuneral home · Franklin · (304) 358-2361
- Kimble's Funeral HomeFuneral home · Franklin
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 Pendleton County?
We list 11 cemeteries in Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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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