Cemeteries in Woodford County, KY
Woodford County, Kentucky has 18 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Versailles (8), Midway (4) and Wilmore (3). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (11%) and 1 memorial park (6%).
All cemeteries in Woodford County
- Allen CemeteryWilmoreCemetery
- Cook CemeteryFrankfortCemetery
- Gray CemeteryVersaillesCemetery
- Huntertown CemeteryVersaillesCemetery
- Midway CemeteryMidwayCemetery
- Morris CemeteryVersaillesCemetery
- Mount Vernon Church CemeteryMidwayChurch cemetery
- Pisgah CemeteryVersaillesCemetery
- Rose Crest CemeteryVersaillesCemetery
- Simmons CemeteryVersaillesCemetery
- Sons and Daughters of Relief CemeteryMidwayCemetery
- Steele CemeteryVersaillesCemetery
- Sunset Memorial GardensFrankfortMemorial park
- The Polk Memorial Church CemeteryVersaillesChurch cemetery
- Weeping Willow CemeteryWilmoreCemetery
- Weeping Willow CemeteryWilmoreCemetery
- Willhoyt CemeteryLawrenceburgCemetery
- Zion Hill CemeteryMidwayCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Woodford County compares
Woodford County has 6.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 15.9 for Kentucky, which puts it 108th of 120 Kentucky counties on this measure. Census estimates count 276 deaths here in 2024, about 69 for each of the 4 funeral homes we know of (31st of 120 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Woodford County | Kentucky | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 6.5 | 15.9 | 108th of 120 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 9.5 | 18.5 | 96th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 276 | 53,140 | 56th of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 15.3 | 7.3 | 15th of 120 |
| Funeral homes | 4 | 506 | 31st of 120 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 69 | 105 | 80th 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 Woodford County with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Woodford County
- Blackburn & Ward Funeral HomeFuneral home · Versailles · (859) 873-4991
- Clark Funeral HomeFuneral home · Versailles · (859) 340-3327
- Duell-Clark Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Versailles · (859) 873-4221
- Morgan Funeral HomeFuneral home · Versailles · (859) 873-3741
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 Woodford County?
We list 18 cemeteries in Woodford 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 Woodford 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 Woodford 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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