Burials & Cemetery Records
Burial privileges, charges, and records for St. John’s Churchyard, Hampton, Virginia
About Our Records
A Record of Sacred Trust
Christian burial has taken place in this churchyard for more than three centuries — the oldest grave is that of Capt. Willis Wilson, who died in 1701. The parish holds burial registers and cemetery records covering the gravesites and the columbarium.
These records are not published online. If you are researching a family connection, or need detail on a particular interment, please contact the parish office — we are glad to help with genealogical inquiries.
Cemetery FAQ
Are gravesites available for purchase? If so, who may purchase them?
St. John’s Cemetery provides burial privileges to those qualifying to purchase them. To qualify, an individual must be an active member of St. John’s Church. Individuals may purchase two burial privileges. The holder of the burial privilege certificate may be buried in a designated gravesite in the cemetery. There are approximately 25 gravesites for which burial privileges may be purchased.
What is the cost of a burial privilege?
Currently, the cost is $500 per gravesite. St. John’s Cemetery also has a columbarium; a niche in the columbarium costs $1,150. These costs include sustaining care.
Can burial privileges be sold?
Yes, but they can only be sold back to the cemetery. The cemetery will pay half of the current value, or $250 per site.
What does sustaining care mean?
The cemetery is only responsible for cutting the grass, pulling weeds, and trimming bushes and trees.
What are the responsibilities of the burial privilege holders?
Burial privilege holders, their families, and their descendants are responsible for maintaining the gravesite, monuments and memorial markers. In addition, they are responsible for removing flowers and other decorations once they are no longer enhancing the beauty of the cemetery. We currently recommend Suffolk Monument Works to provide maintenance of monuments and memorial markers.
What are the charges for burial at St. John’s?
Full burial: $1,000 on weekdays, $1,500 at weekends. Cremated remains: $250 on weekdays, $400 at weekends.
How do I arrange for a burial at St. John’s?
For most burials, your Funeral Director will handle all of the details. If you are not engaging a Funeral Director, contact the parish office on 757-722-2567 and you will be put in touch with the Cemetery Administrator.
Are burial vaults required at St. John’s?
No, they are not required. However, we highly recommend them. Subsidence can be a problem, and vaults lessen the possibility that this will be an issue.
Genealogical Inquiries
Looking for a particular interment, or planning ahead for yourself or a family member? Our office and our Cemetery Administrator are glad to help.