The Bardstown Cemetery was established in 1852 and is located adjacent to the St. Joseph Cemetery near the intersection of US 31 E and Highway 245. It has entrances on 31 E and E Forrest Ave. The City of Bardstown also maintains the Pioneer Cemetery and the Presbyterian Cemetery.



Cemetery PRICING

Grave Purchase

Single Lot     (SECTION 1-6 OR 13-18)

City Resident                                      $950
Nelson County Resident              $1,200
Non-County Resident                    $1,500

SINGLE LOT     (SECTION 7-12 OR 19-24)

City Resident                                      $850
Nelson County Resident              $1,200
Non-County Resident                   $1,500

Baby or Cremation Grave            $250

Opening / Closing Costs

Monday - Friday                                $500
Saturday - Sunday                            $700
Baby or Cremation                          $250

Payment due in full at time of purchase.

To purchase a grave space, to forward a complaint, and for all other questions relating to the Bardstown Cemetery:

City Clerk / Cemetery Sexton
(502) 348-5947 ext. 2206
glittle@bardstowncable.net