Cemeteries in Marion County, KY
Marion County, Kentucky has 21 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 2 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Lebanon (19) and Bardstown (2). Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (5%), 1 church cemetery (5%) and 1 national cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in Marion County
- Lebanon National CemeteryLebanonNational cemetery
- Benningfield CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Crews CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Haysville CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Holy Cross CemetaryBardstownCemetery
- Holy Name of Mary CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Liberty CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Rawlings CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Rollertown CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Ryder CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Saint Agustines CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Saint Charles CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Saint Francis Xavier CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Saint Ivos CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Saint Matthews CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Smocks Chapel CemeteryLebanonChurch cemetery
- Sutton CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Tatum CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Thomas Burying GroundBardstownCemetery
- Wayman CemeteryLebanonCemetery
- Weatherford CemeteryLebanonCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Marion County compares
Marion County has 10.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 94th of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 234 deaths here in 2024, about 78 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (47th of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Marion County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 10.6 | 15.9 | 94th of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 6.1 | 18.5 | 117th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 234 | 53,140 | 67th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 11.1 | 7.3 | 32nd of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 506 | 47th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 78 | 105 | 70th of 120 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 31 | 15th of 120 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 30 | 25th of 120 |
| Notable burials | 8 | 889 | 14th 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 Marion County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Marion County
- Bosley Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lebanon · (270) 692-3187
- Campbell-Fisher Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lebanon · (270) 692-2197
- Mattingly Funeral HomeFuneral home · Loretto · (270) 865-2201
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 Marion County?
We list 21 cemeteries in Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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.
Related guides
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.
- What Can You Leave at a Grave?Flowers, flags, stones, coins and keepsakes: what cemeteries allow, what they remove, and the traditions behind them.