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Cemeteries in Wayne County, WV

Wayne County, West Virginia has 195 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Wayne (151), Chapmanville (18) and Ceredo (9). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (1%), 2 family cemeteries (1%) and 1 memorial park (1%).

195
cemeteries
6
towns represented
0
historic
2
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Wayne County?

We list 195 cemeteries in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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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