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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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How Wayne County compares

Wayne County has 51.9 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 22.6 for West Virginia, which puts it 15th of 55 West Virginia counties on this measure. Census estimates count 565 deaths here in 2024, about 188 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (27th of 55 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWayne CountyWest VirginiaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents51.922.615th of 55
Cemeteries per 100 square miles38.516.66th of 55
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)56524,52414th of 55
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery2.96.143rd of 55
Funeral homes324427th of 55
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home1881015th of 55
Cremation providers3444th of 55
Monument dealers01211th of 55
Notable burials025228th 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 Wayne County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Wayne County

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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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