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Cemeteries in Lawrence County, KY

Lawrence County, Kentucky has 68 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Louisa (39), Meads (14) and Sandy Hook (9). Among them are 1 memorial park (1%), 1 church cemetery (1%) and 1 Methodist cemetery (1%).

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How Lawrence County compares

Lawrence County has 43.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 31st of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 236 deaths here in 2024, about 236 for each of the 1 funeral homes we know of (113th of 120 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureLawrence CountyKentuckyRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents43.015.931st of 120
Cemeteries per 100 square miles16.418.557th of 120
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)23653,14066th of 120
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery3.57.386th of 120
Funeral homes1506113th of 120
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home2361057th of 120
Cremation providers03115th of 120
Monument dealers1304th of 120
Notable burials388926th 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 Lawrence County with other places.

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Funeral homes and monument dealers in Lawrence County

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Lawrence County?

We list 68 cemeteries in Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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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