Cemeteries in Ballard County, KY
Ballard County, Kentucky has 43 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near La Center (33), Wickliffe (6) and Bardwell (3).
All cemeteries in Ballard County
- Antioch CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Barlow - International Order of Odd Fellows CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Bethel CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Bethlehem CemeteryWickliffeCemetery
- Blank CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Cone Creek CemeteryWickliffeCemetery
- Criswell CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Harrison - Hughes CemeteryWickliffeCemetery
- Henderson CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Herrin CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Hillcrest CemeteryBardwellCemetery
- Hines CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Holman CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Hook CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Hook CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Jackson CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Jenkins CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- La Center Gardens CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Lockhart CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Lovelaceville CemeteryMassacCemetery
- Martin CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Miles CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Mount Pleasant CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- New Hope CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Newman CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Newton CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Northington CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- O'Donely CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Oak Grove CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Old Blandville CemeteryBardwellCemetery
- Old Hazelwood CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Oscar CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Owsley CemeteryWickliffeCemetery
- Pace CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Pleasant Hill CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Pollock CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Providence CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Robinson CemeteryBardwellCemetery
- Skinner CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Terrell CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Vance CemeteryLa CenterCemetery
- Watwood CemeteryWickliffeCemetery
- Wickliffe CemeteryWickliffeCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Ballard County compares
Ballard County has 56.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 21st of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 120 deaths here in 2024, about 60 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (76th of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Ballard County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 56.4 | 15.9 | 21st of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 17.4 | 18.5 | 52nd of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 120 | 53,140 | 106th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 2.8 | 7.3 | 96th of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 506 | 76th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 60 | 105 | 94th of 120 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 31 | 15th of 120 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 30 | 25th of 120 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 889 | 39th of 120 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Kentucky counties with the figure available. Compare Ballard County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Ballard County
- Milner and Orr Funeral HomeFuneral home · Wickliffe · (270) 335-3377
- Morrow Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · La Center · (270) 665-9222
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Ballard County?
We list 43 cemeteries in Ballard County, Kentucky. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Ballard County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Kentucky vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Ballard County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Kentucky law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.