Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Lexington, KY
Established in 1849, Lexington Cemetery operates as a private non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the dignity and beauty of our grounds for generations. Our mission focuses on honoring lives through diverse interment options while maintaining 170 acres of historical and natural significance. We offer personalized pre-planning services, traditional burials, mausoleum entombment, cremation memorialization, and interest-free financing programs.Our team of salaried professionals prioritizes compassionate guidance without commission-based pressure, ensuring families make informed decisions aligned with their needs. As a historical landmark documenting local heritage, we balance modern accessibility with centuries-old traditions, providing serene spaces for remembrance and reflection.
Services
Traditional Burial
Mausoleum Entombment
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Memorialization Options
Highlights and features
- Non-profit organization dedicated to perpetual care since 1849
- Interest-free financing available for pre-need arrangements
- Historical landmark preserving 170 acres of natural beauty
- Commission-free professional staff providing personalized guidance
- Diverse memorialization options including traditional burial and cremation
What people say
Beautiful grounds
Historical significance
Professional staff
Well-maintained
Services
Traditional Burial
We offer diverse burial lot options across our 170-acre grounds, accommodating traditional headstones or grass-level markers. Our perpetual care commitment ensures maintained dignity for future generations. Families receive personalized guidance in selecting locations that meet their memorialization preferences.
Mausoleum Entombment
Our mausoleum provides secure above-ground entombment options combining historical prestige with modern accessibility. Climate-controlled crypts preserve remains with dignity while offering protection from environmental elements. This option suits those preferring elevated memorialization spaces.
Cremation Services
We provide comprehensive cremation memorialization including urn placement in columbariums, private mausoleums, or scattering gardens. Options range from niche benches to boulder memorials, allowing personalized tributes within our designated cremation areas.
Pre-Need Planning
Our staff assists with pre-need planning through interest-free financing programs requiring $100 down payments. We offer 24-month payment plans for pre-arranged services, ensuring financial preparedness while alleviating future family burdens.
Memorialization Options
From traditional headstones to memorial arbors with engraved granite monoliths, we provide diverse commemoration solutions. Our scattering gardens and niche walls accommodate various cultural preferences while maintaining aesthetic harmony across memorial spaces.
Questions
What burial options does Lexington Cemetery offer?
We provide traditional ground burial lots, mausoleum crypts, cremation memorialization, and scattering gardens. Our 170-acre grounds include both historic sections with headstones and modern areas with grass-level markers.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, our salaried professionals assist with pre-need arrangements through interest-free financing programs requiring $100 down payments and 24-month payment plans for pre-arranged services.
What are your visiting hours?
Grounds are open daily 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM for administrative assistance.
Can I photograph the cemetery for commercial use?
Currently, we prohibit commercial photography until formal guidelines are established. Personal photography for remembrance purposes is permitted during regular visiting hours.
How does perpetual care funding work?
We allocate 60% of burial site costs to perpetual care endowments, ensuring ongoing maintenance and preservation of grounds and monuments for future generations while maintaining current affordability.
