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Cemeteries in Perry County, KY

Perry County, Kentucky has 22 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Hazard (19), Booneville (2) and Hyden (1).

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towns represented
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historic
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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Perry County?

We list 22 cemeteries in Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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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