Cemeteries in Knott County, KY
Knott County, Kentucky has 29 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hindman (25), Whitesburg (2) and Hazard (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (3%).
All cemeteries in Knott County
- Adam Terry CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Bald Hill CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Big Branch Church CemeteryHindmanChurch cemetery
- Bolen CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Bolen CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery (historical)HindmanCemetery
- Chafins CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Christon CemeteryWhitesburgCemetery
- Clear Creek CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Click CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Cody Cemetery (historical)WhitesburgCemetery
- Combs CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Compton CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Cornett Hill CemeteryHazardCemetery
- Dobson CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Estill Smith CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Franklin CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Fuller CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Gibson CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Hall CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Hall CemeteryJenkinsCemetery
- Madden CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Martin CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Mountain Memory GardensHindmanCemetery
- Owen CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Triplett Conley CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Turner CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Upper Kelly CemeteryHindmanCemetery
- Whitt Howard CemeteryHindmanCemetery
Cemeteries by town
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How Knott County compares
Knott County has 21.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 68th of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 277 deaths here in 2024, about 139 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (76th of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Knott County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 21.6 | 15.9 | 68th of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 8.2 | 18.5 | 106th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 277 | 53,140 | 55th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 9.6 | 7.3 | 35th of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 506 | 76th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 139 | 105 | 24th 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 Knott County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Knott County
- Hindman Funeral Services IncFuneral home · Hindman · (606) 785-3133
- Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home, Hindman ChapelFuneral home · Hindman · (606) 785-9808
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 Knott County?
We list 29 cemeteries in Knott 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 Knott 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 Knott 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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