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Jewish burial in Louisville, KY — every local option

Families in Louisville have at least three standalone Jewish cemeteries to explore, each with distinct histories and policies. The Temple Cemetery, established in 1876, spans 23 acres and ranks among Kentucky's oldest; Adath Jeshurun Cemetery on Preston Highway and Keneseth Israel Cemetery also serve the community. Contact individual cemeteries directly—none publish standard pricing, and availability depends on your needs and affiliation. Additional options exist nearby in Radcliff and Frankfort.

5 cemeteries·2 detailed listings·within 50 miles·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Louisville, KY

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Adath Jeshurun Cemetery

Louisville, KY

Affiliation
Congregational
Operator
Adath Jeshurun
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Located on Preston Highway.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

The Temple Cemetery

Louisville, KY

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓The Temple Cemetery has served Jewish families in Kentucky since 1876 and spans 23 acres.
✓Established in 1876; described as one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Kentucky.
✓The cemetery spans 23 acres.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Anshei Sfard Cemetery
Louisville, KY · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Keneseth Israel Cemetery
Louisville, KY · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Jewish cemeteries near Louisville — within 50 miles

Sorted by distance from Louisville

Frankfort Cemetery43 mi
Frankfort, KY · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

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Common questions about Jewish burial in Louisville

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Louisville, KY?▼
Yes — 4 are documented in Louisville: Adath Jeshurun Cemetery; The Temple Cemetery; Anshei Sfard Cemetery; Keneseth Israel Cemetery. The nearest others are Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort (43 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Louisville are selling plots?▼
None of the cemeteries on this page has yet confirmed public plot sales with EverJewish. Most listings still read "details not yet confirmed" — ask the cemeteries from this page and their answers come to you.
?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Louisville?▼
Cemeteries rarely publish prices, and a grave is several lines — the plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, the monument and its setting — that differ by section and by membership. On EverJewish you tell the Jewish cemeteries near Louisville once what you're looking for and each answers you with its own availability, requirements and prices; no calls until you're ready.
?What should a family confirm before choosing a Jewish cemetery near Louisville?▼
Whether plots are available now and to whom (members, the public, or pre-sold only); who may be buried there, including a non-Jewish spouse and section rules; the total cost in writing; the cemetery's rules for the monument; and which funeral homes it works with. Jewish funerals are not held on Shabbat or festivals, and customs vary between communities — the family's rabbi decides what is right for them.
?What Jewish cemeteries in Louisville can I contact today?▼
Three standalone Jewish cemeteries serve Louisville: Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, The Temple Cemetery, and Keneseth Israel Cemetery. For Keneseth Israel, call Yonatan at 502-459-2780. Others have not published direct contact details in our database; verify current phone numbers independently.
?Do Jewish cemeteries in Louisville publish their prices?▼
No. Keneseth Israel Cemetery and others do not list fees publicly; costs are discussed directly with the office. Call ahead to discuss pricing and what your family's needs may require.
?Which Louisville Jewish cemetery is the oldest?▼
The Temple Cemetery, established in 1876, is documented as one of Kentucky's oldest Jewish cemeteries. It spans 23 acres.
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