Cemeteries in Petersburg, Virginia

11 cemeteries in Petersburg, Virginia

FAQ

What are the different types of cemeteries in Petersburg?

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

What information you provide for cemeteries in Petersburg?

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, Virginia .

For how many cemeteries in Petersburg does Rhedesium have burial data?

Our database contains records of burials from 11 cemeteries.

Can I be buried on my property in Virginia?

There are no state laws in Virginia prohibiting home burial, but local governments may have rules governing private burials. Before burying a body on private property or establishing a family cemetery, you should check with the county or town clerk for any zoning laws you must follow.

Can you be buried on your land in Virginia?

In Virginia it is lawful for property owners to have burials on their own land, and a casket is not required.

Where are veterans buried in Virginia?

The Virginia Veterans Cemetery is located in Amelia, the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery is in Suffolk, and the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery is in Dublin.

Can I be buried on my property in Virginia?

There are no state laws in Virginia prohibiting home burial, but local governments may have rules governing private burials. Before burying a body on private property or establishing a family cemetery, you should check with the county or town clerk for any zoning laws you must follow.

Can you bury someone on private property in Virginia?

Burying the Dead in Virginia Cemeteries are often the venue for burials but, in Virginia, it is also possible to have a final internment place on private property. The concerned party must first go to the town or county clerk and health department for the specific regulations on home burials.

Where are veterans buried in Virginia?

The Virginia Veterans Cemetery is located in Amelia, the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery is in Suffolk, and the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery is in Dublin.

Can you be buried on your land in Virginia?

In Virginia it is lawful for property owners to have burials on their own land, and a casket is not required.