Cemeteries in Nicholas County, KY
Nicholas County, Kentucky has 18 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Carlisle (15), Mount Olivet (2) and Cynthiana (1). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (22%).
All cemeteries in Nicholas County
- Bethlehem CemeteryMount OlivetCemetery
- Bramelett CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Carlisle CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Carter CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Concord Church CemeteryCarlisleChurch cemetery
- East Union CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Hayden Young CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Henryville CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Herndon CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Jewell CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Locust Grove Church CemeteryCarlisleChurch cemetery
- Mount Carmel CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Needmore Church CemeteryMount OlivetChurch cemetery
- Old Millersburg CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Rankin CemeteryCynthianaCemetery
- Rose Hill Church CemeteryCarlisleChurch cemetery
- Salt Well CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
- Standiford CemeteryCarlisleCemetery
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How Nicholas County compares
Nicholas County has 23.0 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 62nd of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 97 deaths here in 2024, about 32 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (47th of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Nicholas County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 23.0 | 15.9 | 62nd of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 9.2 | 18.5 | 99th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 97 | 53,140 | 114th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 5.4 | 7.3 | 66th of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 506 | 47th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 32 | 105 | 116th 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 Nicholas County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Nicholas County
- Carlisle Clark Funeral HomeFuneral home · Carlisle · (859) 289-5707
- Clark Funeral HomesFuneral home · Moorefield · (859) 289-5500
- Mathers-Gaunce Funeral HomeFuneral home · Carlisle · (859) 289-2271
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 Nicholas County?
We list 18 cemeteries in Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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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