Cemeteries in Madison Heights, Virginia

Private Cemeteries in Madison Heights, Virginia often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Madison Heights, Virginia are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Madison Heights, Virginia are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Madison Heights, Virginia , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Madison Heights, Virginia .

Our database contains records of burials from 32 cemeteries.

The Cemetery Board regulates for-profit cemeteries that offer perpetual care services or pre-need burial contracts, and that are required to maintain trust fund accounts. Cemeteries owned and operated by churches, the state, and all counties, cities, and towns are exempt from licensure and the board's jurisdiction.

Caskets in Virginia The state or federal law does not require caskets or coffins. Federal law even mandates that funeral homes and crematoriums inform the families of the deceased that there are casket and coffin substitutes, which include unfinished wood, wicker, or cardboard.

In Virginia it is lawful for property owners to have burials on their own land, and a casket is not required. Many cities and counties do have local ordinances about zoning and guidelines for grave plots, so it's a good idea to check that as well.

15.2. The Legislature has specifically exempted cemeteries from ad valorem property tax. W. Va.

In Virginia, embalming is not required. However, if burial or cremation will not take place within 48 hours of death, the body must be either refrigerated or embalmed. A body may not be embalmed without express permission from the next of kin or a court order. (Virginia Code § 54.1-2811.1.)

In Virginia, embalming is not required. However, if burial or cremation will not take place within 48 hours of death, the body must be either refrigerated or embalmed. A body may not be embalmed without express permission from the next of kin or a court order. (Virginia Code § 54.1-2811.1.)

15.2. The Legislature has specifically exempted cemeteries from ad valorem property tax. W. Va.