Cemeteries in Taylor County, WV
Taylor County, West Virginia has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Grafton (22), Bridgeport (6) and Pleasant Valley (1). Among them are 2 veterans cemeteries (7%), 2 church cemeteries (7%) and 2 national cemeteries (7%).
All cemeteries in Taylor County
- Grafton National Cemetery431 Walnut Street · GraftonNational cemetery
- West Virginia National Cemetery42 Veterans Memorial Lane · GraftonNational cemetery
- Union Baptist Church CemeteryGraftonBaptist cemetery
- Amnon CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Astor CemeteryBridgeportCemetery
- Bailey Memorial CemeteryBridgeportCemetery
- Bluemont CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Boyce CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Current CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Flemington IOOF CemeteryBridgeportCemetery
- Ford CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Grafton CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Harmony Grove CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Hepzibah CemeteryBridgeportCemetery
- Janes Memorial CemeteryPleasant ValleyCemetery
- Knottsville CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Matthew CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- McConkey CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Middleville CemeteryBridgeportCemetery
- Moran CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Mount Calvary CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Old Side CemeteryBridgeportCemetery
- Rogers CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Smith CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Walnut Grove CemeteryGraftonCemetery
- Wesley Chapel CemeteryGraftonChurch cemetery
- Woodsdale CemeteryGraftonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Taylor County compares
Taylor County has 17.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 35th of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 209 deaths here in 2024, about 209 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (49th of 55 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Taylor County | West Virginia | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 17.6 | 22.6 | 35th of 55 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 16.8 | 16.6 | 26th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 209 | 24,524 | 38th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.2 | 6.1 | 24th of 55 |
| Funeral homes | 1 | 244 | 49th of 55 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 209 | 101 | 2nd of 55 |
| Cremation providers | 1 | 44 | 13th of 55 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 12 | 11th of 55 |
| Notable burials | 5 | 252 | 14th 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 Taylor County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Taylor County
- Donald G Ford Funeral HomeFuneral home · Grafton · (304) 265-1570
- Bartlett Funeral Home and CrematoryCremation provider · Grafton · (304) 265-0489
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 Taylor County?
We list 29 cemeteries in Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.