Cemeteries in Broadway, Virginia

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

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

Our database contains records of burials from 41 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.

Pursuant to the authority granted in Article 10, § 6 (a) (6) of the Constitution of Virginia to exempt property from taxation by classification, the following classes of real and personal property shall be exempt from taxation: …. 3. Nonprofit private or public burying grounds or cemeteries.

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.

Private Property – the yard of a current or childhood home is one of the most common places people scatter a loved one's ashes. Similar to most other states, in Virginia you're allowed to scatter a loved one's ashes on property that you own, or on the property of another person or organization with their permission.

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.)

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.