Cemeteries in Bourbon County, KY
Bourbon County, Kentucky has 20 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Paris (10), Carlisle (6) and Mount Sterling (3).
All cemeteries in Bourbon County
- Bethel CemeteryPrescott Road · ParisCemetery
- Mount Olive CemeteryParisCemetery
- Paris CemeteryParisCemetery
- Clay CemeteryParisCemetery
- Clintonville CemeteryLexington-FayetteCemetery
- Collins CemeteryMount SterlingCemetery
- Crouch CemeteryMount SterlingCemetery
- Edward Boone GraveCarlisleCemetery
- Fisher CemeteryParisCemetery
- Horton CemeteryParisCemetery
- Letton CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Millersburg CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Millersburg Colored CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- North Middletown Thatchers Mill Road CemeteryParisCemetery
- Prescott CemeteryParisCemetery
- Ruddels Mill CemeteryParisCemetery
- Smith CemeteryParisCemetery
- Stoker CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Thomason CemeteryMount SterlingCemetery
- Wilson CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Bourbon County compares
Bourbon County has 9.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 98th of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 268 deaths here in 2024, about 89 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (47th of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Bourbon County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 9.8 | 15.9 | 98th of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.9 | 18.5 | 111th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 268 | 53,140 | 59th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 13.4 | 7.3 | 21st of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 506 | 47th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 89 | 105 | 58th of 120 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 31 | 15th of 120 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 30 | 4th of 120 |
| Notable burials | 11 | 889 | 11th 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 Bourbon County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Bourbon County
- Hinton-Turner Funeral HomeFuneral home · Paris · (859) 987-1555
- Lusk-mc Farland Funeral HomeFuneral home · Paris · (859) 987-2500
- Pruitt Funeral HomeFuneral home · Millersburg · (859) 484-3302
- Paris Monument WorksMonument dealer · Paris · (859) 987-2580
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 Bourbon County?
We list 20 cemeteries in Bourbon 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 Bourbon 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 Bourbon 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.