New Orleans, Louisiana 70118. Built on a former horse-racing track, famous for its elaborate marble monuments.
Founded
1872
Size
150 acres
Estimated burials
50,000
Price tier
Luxury
Open now
Closed
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Price tier: luxury
Burial cost: $9,591
Cremation cost: $1,754
Pre-planning: Available
Financing: Available
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Last checked: 2026-01-16
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New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
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Founded
1852
Price tier
luxury
Popularity
100/100
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New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
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Founded
1789
Price tier
budget
Popularity
74/100
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New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
A memorial park cemetery serving New Orleans, Louisiana, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Founded
1984
Price tier
premium
Popularity
72/100
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Baton Rouge's oldest public cemetery, near the State Capitol complex.
Founded
1844
Price tier
moderate
Popularity
41/100
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