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Cemeteries in Kenton County, KY

Kenton County, Kentucky has 38 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Crittenden (10), Independence (9) and Taylor Mill (5). Among them are 8 church cemeteries (21%), 3 Christian cemeteries (8%) and 3 Catholic cemeteries (8%).

38
cemeteries
10
towns represented
1
historic
8
church cemeteries
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How Kenton County compares

Kenton County has 2.2 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 118th of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 1,364 deaths here in 2024, about 65 for each of the 21 funeral homes we know of (2nd of 120 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureKenton CountyKentuckyRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents2.215.9118th of 120
Cemeteries per 100 square miles23.718.526th of 120
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)1,36453,1403rd of 120
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery35.97.34th of 120
Funeral homes215062nd of 120
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home6510586th of 120
Cremation providers03115th of 120
Monument dealers2303rd of 120
Notable burials288894th 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 Kenton County with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Kenton County?

We list 38 cemeteries in Kenton 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 Kenton 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 Kenton 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.

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