Southampton County Health Departments operate at the state, county, and local level to monitor public health and enforce public health standards in Southampton County, VA. As part of their responsibilities, Health Departments may maintain Southampton County death records, particularly related to infectious diseases that pose a public health risk. These death records may be in the form of Southampton County death registries or death record databases that include death statistics on common causes of death, death status, and cause of death information. The Health Department may also maintain death certificates in certain areas. Many of the Southampton County death records maintained by Health Departments are available through their websites.
City Of Franklin Health Department Franklin VA 200 Fairview Drive 23851 757-562-6109
Southampton County Health Department Courtland VA 26022 Administration Center Drive 23837 757-653-3040
Southampton County Clerks are responsible for maintaining and preserving public records for a local government in Southampton County, VA. As part of this job, Clerks often keep Southampton County vital records, including death records. This can include Southampton County death certificates, death registries, information about the time, place, and cause of death, and the deceased individual's name, parents' names, and age at death. Clerks also issue certified death certificates, which are often required to settle financial and legal matters such as wills, estates, and filing for life insurance. These records can also be used for Southampton County genealogical research, and some Clerks maintain vital records that date back to 1630. Clerks often provide online access to death records.
Southampton County Clerk Courtland VA PO Box 400 23837 757-653-3015
Southampton County Cemeteries are burial sites that provide burial plots or internment facilities for deceased people in Southampton County, VA. Cemeteries also maintain Southampton County death records for the individuals buried in their grounds, including the individual's name, date of death, and date of birth. Southampton County cemetery records may also list any known relatives of the deceased who are buried in the same location. These records can be an important source for genealogical research, particularly for cemeteries with a long history. Some Cemeteries provide online access to their records on their websites.
Southampton Memorial Park Cemetery Franklin VA 27396 Pretlow Road 23851 757-516-8588