Cemeteries in Wheeling, West Virginia

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

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

Our database contains records of burials from 17 cemeteries.

In particular, the manufacture of cut iron nails became a major element of Wheeling's economy and Wheeling became known as the "nail capital of the world." Through an active industrial economy and large working population, Wheeling became the richest city per capita in America at the end of the 19th century.

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.

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.

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.

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.