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Cemeteries in Lewis County, KY

Lewis County, Kentucky has 39 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Vanceburg (27), Flemingsburg (5) and Maysville (5). Among them are 1 church cemetery (3%) and 1 family cemetery (3%).

39
cemeteries
5
towns represented
0
historic
1
church cemeteries
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Lewis County?

We list 39 cemeteries in Lewis 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 Lewis 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 Lewis 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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