Cemeteries in Augusta, West Virginia

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Augusta, West 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 Augusta, West Virginia .

Our database contains records of burials from 12 cemeteries.

WV Code §61-8-14 provides penalties for the disinterment or displacement of a dead body, and damage to cemetery or graveyard properties. Disinterment or displacement of a dead human body or parts thereof is a felony crime, and is punishable by imprisonment of not less than two or more than five years.

For example, nothing prohibits ash spreading in WV on your own private property. But, if you plan to scatter ashes on private property owned by another, you would need permission from the property owner.

Depending on the type of cremation package chosen it can range from a full-service cremation with viewing and services at around $4,500 to a direct or immediate cremation at around $1,195.

No. West Virginia law does not require embalming at any time. Sometimes it is a matter of practical necessity to embalm a body if there will be an open casket public viewing.

§16-10-1. An individual who has sustained either (1) irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions or (2) irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, is dead. A determination of death must be made in accordance with accepted medical standards.