Cemeteries in Saint Marys, West Virginia

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

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys, West Virginia .

Our database contains records of burials from 26 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.

In West Virginia, no state laws control where you may keep or scatter ashes. Ashes may be stored in a crypt, niche, grave, or container at home. If you wish to scatter them, you have many options. Generally, use common sense and refrain from scattering ashes in places where they would be obvious to others.

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.

In West Virginia, no state laws control where you may keep or scatter ashes. Ashes may be stored in a crypt, niche, grave, or container at home. If you wish to scatter them, you have many options. Generally, use common sense and refrain from scattering ashes in places where they would be obvious to others.

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.