Cemeteries in Leslie County, KY
Leslie County, Kentucky has 23 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hyden (20), Harlan (2) and Hazard (1). Among them are 2 family cemeteries (9%).
All cemeteries in Leslie County
- Begley CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Couch CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Creech CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Days CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Dixon CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Halls Rest HavenHydenCemetery
- Hardy Bottom CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Hendrix CemeteryHazardCemetery
- Honey Branch CemeteryHarlanCemetery
- Hoskins Family CemeteryHydenFamily cemetery
- Huff CemeteryHarlanCemetery
- Hurricane CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Lewis CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Morgan Family CemeteryHydenFamily cemetery
- Raccoon CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Roberts CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Roberts CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Sizemore CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Skeens CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Steele CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Woods CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Woods CemeteryHydenCemetery
- Woods Keen CemeteryHydenCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Leslie County compares
Leslie County has 23.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 60th of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 176 deaths here in 2024, about 88 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (76th of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Leslie County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 23.6 | 15.9 | 60th of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 5.7 | 18.5 | 118th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 176 | 53,140 | 86th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 7.7 | 7.3 | 44th of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 506 | 76th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 88 | 105 | 59th 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 Leslie County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Leslie County
- Walker Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hyden · (606) 672-2320
- Wolfe & Sons Funeral HomeFuneral home · Hyden · (606) 672-2400
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 Leslie County?
We list 23 cemeteries in Leslie 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 Leslie 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 Leslie 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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