Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana

Municipal cemeteries in New Orleans are administered by city parks and recreation departments or dedicated cemetery offices, providing burial plot sales, interment services, and maintenance of historically significant community burial grounds. There are 44 Cemetery locations in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Families in New Orleans planning ahead for burial arrangements should contact the cemetery office to inquire about plot availability, pricing, perpetual care fees, and interment scheduling, as some popular municipal cemeteries have limited remaining capacity.

Visitors to cemeteries in New Orleans should be aware of posted hours, rules regarding flowers, decorations, and grave decorations, and seasonal restrictions on certain types of memorials. Cemetery staff can assist with locating specific gravesites, particularly in older sections where original markers may be difficult to read.

You may also find Cemetery locations in nearby cities including Metairie, Chalmette, New Orleans.