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Cemeteries in Raleigh County, WV

Raleigh County, West Virginia has 128 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 11 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Beckley (51), Bradley (16) and Prosperity (14). Among them are 3 memorial parks (2%), 2 church cemeteries (2%) and 1 Christian cemetery (1%).

128
cemeteries
11
towns represented
0
historic
2
church cemeteries
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How Raleigh County compares

Raleigh County has 17.7 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 34th of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,062 deaths here in 2024, about 118 for each of the 9 funeral homes we know of (5th of 55 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureRaleigh CountyWest VirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents17.722.634th of 55
Cemeteries per 100 square miles21.116.622nd of 55
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,06224,5244th of 55
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery8.36.120th of 55
Funeral homes92445th of 55
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home11810118th of 55
Cremation providers14413th of 55
Monument dealers1123rd of 55
Notable burials825212th 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 Raleigh County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Raleigh County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Raleigh County?

We list 128 cemeteries in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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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