Cemeteries in Bracken County, KY
Bracken County, Kentucky has 14 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Brooksville (6), Falmouth (4) and Augusta (2).
All cemeteries in Bracken County
- Asbury CemeteryBrooksvilleCemetery
- Augusta Hillside CemeteryAugustaCemetery
- Biddle CemeteryFalmouthCemetery
- Blackerby CemeteryBrooksvilleCemetery
- Coleman CemeteryMount OlivetCemetery
- Doggett CemeteryBrooksvilleCemetery
- Downard CemeteryFalmouthCemetery
- Eden Ridge CemeteryFalmouthCemetery
- Hamilton CemeteryBrooksvilleCemetery
- Johnsville CemeteryBrooksvilleCemetery
- Ogeden CemeteryMount OlivetCemetery
- Payne CemeteryAugustaCemetery
- Savage-Currens CemeteryBrooksvilleCemetery
- Showalter CemeteryFalmouthCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Bracken County compares
Bracken County has 16.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 82nd of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 115 deaths here in 2024, about 38 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (47th of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Bracken County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 16.5 | 15.9 | 82nd of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.9 | 18.5 | 110th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 115 | 53,140 | 108th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 8.2 | 7.3 | 38th of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 506 | 47th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 38 | 105 | 113th of 120 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 31 | 15th of 120 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 30 | 25th of 120 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 889 | 57th 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 Bracken County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Bracken County
- Metcalfe-Hennessey Funeral HomeFuneral home · Augusta · (606) 756-2270
- Moore and Parker Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Augusta · (606) 756-2101
- Moore and Parker Funeral Homes and Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Brooksville · (606) 735-2114
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 Bracken County?
We list 14 cemeteries in Bracken 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 Bracken 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 Bracken 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.