Location: New Orleans
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The 8 Best Cemeteries in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA)
Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
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1. Hebrew Rest Cemetery
2. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,785 reviews
Founded in 1789, this cemetery is the oldest in New Orleans and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Reviewed By ALEXP241 - Moscow, United States
There seems to be some misunderstanding in some of the recent reviews. There is a $20 per person admission fee now and that does include an tour by a knowledgeable guide. There also are several tour companies that will be at the cemetery at the same time. You don’t need to use one of these companies because the cemetery has their own guides as well. There is a man usually right outside the cemetery gates that will sell you water for two dollars a bottle. I’d recommend you take a bottle especially on a hot day. The tour is very informative and covers the history of this cemetery including the famous Nicholas cage pyramid and of course the mystery of the voodoo queen crypt. Definitely worth the time just for the history of burials in New Orleans.
3. St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
This cemetery was built on a former graveyard for lepers.
Reviewed By beachbum72324 - New Orleans, United States
I recently went on a City tour & this cemetery was one of our stops given it's location to the City Park & that also being another of our stops. Had it not been raining we would have had more time to walk the grounds & see more tombs. Some of the more notable tombs I did see were those of Paul Prudhomme & James Gallier. I don't know who the Skelly family is but they have quite a tomb in this cemetery though. So If you want to walk through a really, nice, well Kept NOLA cemetery drop by this one while your in the area of the City Park just remember they are locked up daily at 3pm.
4. Lake Lawn Metairie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 886 reviews
This final resting place is home to some exotic tombs, such as a pyramid-and-Sphinx mausoleum.
Reviewed By victorialH8668FY - Orlando, United States
The cemetery includes exquisite statues, such as the Weeping Angel, interestingly designed mausoleums, and famous people (such as singer Louis Prima, and crossword puzzle lovers' Mel Ott). The people at the office were friendly and helpful in getting maps.
5. Cypress Grove and Greenwood Cemeteries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Cemeteries founded in the mid-1800s with some original tombs, including those made of iron.
Reviewed By bigeasykittens - South Riding, United States
My grandparents on both sides of my family are buried in greenwood cemetery. It is a beautiful place for them to be laid to rest. The only problem I had, was that while I was literally crying over the grave of my grandparents, a groundskeeper came and asked us to move our car so that another car could park in our spot because they wanted to also see that row... that wasn’t cool at all. Other than that, it was nice to visit my grandparents.
6. St Louis Cemetery No 2
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
St. Louis No. 2 is located some three blocks back from St. Louis No. 1, bordering Claiborne Avenue. It was consecrated in 1823. A number of notable jazz and rhythm & blues musicians are buried here, including Danny Barker and Ernie K. Doe. Also entombed here is Andre Cailloux (1825-1863), African-American Union hero and martyr of the American Civil War. The cemetery received minor flooding during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and its tombs seemed virtually untouched by the storm when the water went down, aside from the brownish waterline visible on all structures that were flooded. There are many notable citizens of 19th and 20th century New Orleans laid to rest here. These include the Venerable Mother Henriette DeLille, who is a candidate for sainthood by the Catholic Church.
Reviewed By andreis993 - River Ridge, United States
St. Louis Cemetery #2 is one of the oldest cemeteries in New Orleans and is located adjacent to the French Quarter. It is typical of cemeteries in New Orleans, featuring ornate above ground burial vaults. This is an excellent place to take pictures and is a hauntingly beautiful setting. It is free to visit, but make sure to check the hours and come when the cemetery is open. As of the most recent time I was there, it is open to the public Monday to Saturday from 9 to 3 and Sundays and holidays from 9 to 12. Please be respectful when you visit this place. It is both a historical landmark and an active cemetery, and other similar cemeteries in the city have been closed (except by tour) because people have vandalized and mistreated the historic burial vaults. I would also caution against visiting the cemetery or the surrounding area after sunset unless you are with a tour group or other large group.
7. Hurricane Katrina Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By AerialShapeShifter
Recommend visiting the site with a tour to hear the history of not only Hurricane Katrina but the aftermath and the story behind the memorial. The amazing culture of this city was built and maintained by the people of New Orleans. It is pertinent to pay respect to those who lost their lives in this horrible event.
