The Cemeteries of New Orleans
I REALLY enjoyed a recent visit to New Orleans; my first time there. We toured around quite a bit and were particularly intrigued by the above ground cemeteries.
This was the entrance to St. Roch’s Cemetery.
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It was very neat and well maintained.
The crypts are above ground due to the high water table in New Orleans. Each one is owned by a family and has had many people buried there over the years. Their names are carved on the outside of the front opening.
Cemetery #1 was not as well maintained (a family responsibility) but it was till beautiful.
To my artist’s eye, some of the dilapidated crypts were the most interesting.
Of course, the family members may feel differently.
You can read more about New Orleans’ burial customs here.
Ellen Lindner
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