Cemeteries in Kentucky
Our directory lists 7,355 cemeteries in Kentucky, spread across 120 counties and 244 cities and towns. Identified types include 770 church cemeteries (10%), 168 Baptist cemeteries (2%) and 133 family cemeteries (2%). Monticello has the highest number of listings of any city in the state, with 230. The earliest recorded establishment year among Kentucky listings is 1870. 14 listings include a phone number or website.
Featured cemeteries in Kentucky
- Cave Hill Cemetery701 Baxter Avenue, LouisvilleChurch cemetery
- Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central2501 North Dixie Boulevard, RadcliffVeterans cemetery
- Maplelawn Cemetery1335 North 13th Street, PaducahCemetery
- Odd Fellows Cemetery805 West Center Street, MadisonvilleCemetery
- Saint Louis CemeterySouth Main Street, HendersonCatholic cemetery
- African Cemetery No. 2419 East Seventh Street, LexingtonCemetery
- Lexington National Cemetery833 West Main Street, LexingtonNational cemetery
- Battle Grove Cemetery531 East Pike Street, LexingtonCemetery
- Linden Grove CemeteryCovingtonCemetery
- Gilead Baptist Church Cemetery2691 Gilead Church Road, GlendaleBaptist cemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryPaducahCemetery
- Saint Cecilias CemeteryIndependenceCatholic cemetery
Ranked by how complete the record is (address, contact details, founding year), not by size or popularity.
Cemetery types in Kentucky
Religious cemeteries
Veterans cemeteries
- Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central2501 North Dixie Boulevard, Radcliff, KYVeterans cemetery
- Lexington National Cemetery833 West Main Street, Lexington, KYNational cemetery
- Kentucky Veterans Cemetery205 Eibeck Lane, Williamstown, KYVeterans cemetery
- Camp Nelson National CemeteryNicholasville, KYNational cemetery
- Danville National CemeteryDanville, KYNational cemetery
- Lebanon National CemeteryLebanon, KYNational cemetery
- Mill Springs National CemeterySomerset, KYNational cemetery
- Zachary Taylor National CemeteryIndian Hills Cherokee Section, KYNational cemetery
Historic cemeteries
Cities with the most cemeteries
- Monticello230
- Olive Hill194
- Salyersville163
- Somerset142
- Sandy Hook141
- Murray137
- Mayfield136
- Leitchfield120
- Benton115
- Irvine107
- Glasgow106
- Princeton105
- Cadiz105
- Greensburg101
- Meads95
- Pikeville91
- Barbourville89
- Brownsville83
- Munfordville79
- Bowling Green78
- Owingsville76
- Nicholasville74
- Dixon73
- Liberty72
- Marion71
- Owenton70
- Booneville65
- Harlan64
- Tompkinsville63
- Franklin61
- Russellville61
- Hopkinsville59
- Frenchburg59
- West Liberty57
- Oak Grove56
- Massac54
- Grayson54
- Albany54
- Smithland54
- Scottsville53
- Greenville53
- Campton52
- Williamstown49
- Morgantown49
- Henderson47
- Prestonsburg47
- London46
- Knottsville46
- Madisonville45
- Dawson Springs44
- Campbellsville43
- Sebree43
- Paintsville42
- Clinton42
- La Center42
- Hazard41
- Flemingsburg41
- Eddyville41
- Central City40
- Fulton40
Cemeteries by county
- Adair County40
- Allen County47
- Anderson County23
- Ballard County43
- Barren County140
- Bath County45
- Bell County48
- Boone County70
- Bourbon County20
- Boyd County69
- Boyle County27
- Bracken County14
- Breathitt County105
- Breckinridge County78
- Bullitt County68
- Butler County69
- Caldwell County118
- Calloway County126
- Campbell County22
- Carlisle County31
- Carroll County20
- Carter County91
- Casey County88
- Christian County75
- Clark County23
- Clay County40
- Clinton County42
- Crittenden County73
- Cumberland County15
- Daviess County72
- Edmonson County92
- Elliott County67
- Estill County121
- Fayette County27
- Fleming County29
- Floyd County41
- Franklin County21
- Fulton County59
- Gallatin County21
- Garrard County42
- Grant County62
- Graves County181
- Grayson County99
- Green County112
- Greenup County73
- Hancock County34
- Hardin County107
- Harlan County76
- Harrison County20
- Hart County98
- Henderson County63
- Henry County37
- Hickman County39
- Hopkins County112
- Jackson County30
- Jefferson County69
- Jessamine County90
- Johnson County55
- Kenton County38
- Knott County29
- Knox County118
- Larue County35
- Laurel County53
- Lawrence County68
- Lee County35
- Leslie County23
- Letcher County29
- Lewis County39
- Lincoln County60
- Livingston County86
- Logan County79
- Lyon County52
- Madison County46
- Magoffin County159
- Marion County21
- Marshall County128
- Martin County23
- Mason County25
- McCracken County70
- McCreary County53
- McLean County39
- Meade County55
- Menifee County34
- Mercer County28
- Metcalfe County22
- Monroe County66
- Montgomery County24
- Morgan County80
- Muhlenberg County106
- Nelson County28
- Nicholas County18
- Ohio County125
- Oldham County97
- Owen County77
- Owsley County16
- Pendleton County33
- Perry County22
- Pike County118
- Powell County33
- Pulaski County130
- Robertson County14
- Rockcastle County37
- Rowan County286
- Russell County24
- Scott County19
- Shelby County17
- Simpson County65
- Spencer County13
- Taylor County32
- Todd County35
- Trigg County113
- Trimble County17
- Union County42
- Warren County108
- Washington County30
- Wayne County263
- Webster County110
- Whitley County49
- Wolfe County24
- Woodford County18
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are there in Kentucky?
Our directory currently lists 7,355 cemeteries in Kentucky, across 120 counties. The count includes active cemeteries as well as small family and historic burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Are there veterans cemeteries in Kentucky?
Yes. We list 16 veterans cemeteries in Kentucky, including national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans, their spouses and some dependents can be buried in a VA national cemetery at no cost.
How do I find historic cemeteries in Kentucky?
We list 5 cemeteries in Kentucky with a recorded heritage designation, historic tag or establishment year before 1900. County historical societies and the state historic preservation office keep more detailed burial records.
How do I find where someone is buried in Kentucky?
Start with the death certificate or obituary, which usually names the cemetery. The county vital records office, local funeral homes and the cemetery office can confirm plot locations. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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