Cemeteries in Farmington, West Virginia

Private Cemeteries in Farmington, West Virginia often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Farmington, 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 Farmington, West Virginia are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

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

Our database contains records of burials from 13 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.

Farmington was incorporated in 1896 and was formerly known as Willeyville, Willeytown, and Underwood. The mining industry was active here well into the 20th century, and the town is sadly known for the 1968 Farmington Mine Disaster, which resulted in the death of 78 miners.

The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.3% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

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.

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.