Cemeteries in Shelby County, KY
Shelby County, Kentucky has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 7 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Shelbyville (6), Simpsonville (3) and Eminence (2).
All cemeteries in Shelby County
- Flat Rock Cemetery2340 Ash Avenue · LouisvilleCemetery
- Antioch CemeterySimpsonvilleCemetery
- Bagdad CemeteryFrankfortCemetery
- Beech Creek CemeteryShelbyvilleCemetery
- Beech Ridge CemeteryFrankfortCemetery
- Buck Creek CemeteryElk CreekCemetery
- Bull CemeterySimpsonvilleCemetery
- Carpenter CemeteryShelbyvilleCemetery
- Fairview CemeterySimpsonvilleCemetery
- Flat Rock CemeteryCrestwoodCemetery
- Gill CemeteryEminenceCemetery
- Grove Hill CemeteryShelbyvilleCemetery
- Hebron CemeteryShelbyvilleCemetery
- Magruder CemeteryEminenceCemetery
- Picketts CemeteryElk CreekCemetery
- Saffell Calvary CemeteryShelbyvilleCemetery
- Shady Lawn CemeteryShelbyvilleCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Shelby County compares
Shelby County has 3.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 115th of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 505 deaths here in 2024, about 126 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (31st of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Shelby County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 3.4 | 15.9 | 115th of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 4.5 | 18.5 | 120th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 505 | 53,140 | 29th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 29.7 | 7.3 | 6th of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 506 | 31st of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 126 | 105 | 33rd of 120 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 31 | 15th of 120 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 30 | 25th of 120 |
| Notable burials | 6 | 889 | 16th 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 Shelby County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Shelby County
- Hall-Taylor Funeral HomeFuneral home · Shelbyville · (502) 633-1655
- Morton-beckley Funeral DirectorsFuneral home · Shelbyville · (502) 647-3750
- Shannon Funeral ServiceFuneral home · Shelbyville · (502) 633-1266
- Webb Funeral HomeFuneral home · Shelbyville · (502) 633-3750
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 Shelby County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- What Is Perpetual Care?How endowment care funds work, what they do and do not pay for, and questions to ask a cemetery before you buy.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.