Cemeteries in Assumption Parish, LA
Assumption Parish, Louisiana has 9 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Belle Rose (5), Napoleonville (3) and Labadieville (1). Among them are 3 church cemeteries (33%), 2 Baptist cemeteries (22%) and 1 Episcopal cemetery (11%).
All cemeteries in Assumption Parish
- Christ Episcopal CemeteryNapoleonvilleEpiscopal cemetery
- Pilgrim Baptist CemeteryNapoleonvilleBaptist cemetery
- Virginia Baptist CemeteryBelle RoseBaptist cemetery
- Christ CemeteryBelle RoseCemetery
- Evening Star CemeteryNapoleonvilleCemetery
- Saint Augustine CemeteryBelle RoseCemetery
- Saint Jules CemeteryBelle RoseCemetery
- Saint Martins CemeteryBelle RoseCemetery
- Saint Philomena CemeteryLabadievilleCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Assumption Parish compares
Assumption Parish has 4.5 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 44th of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 239 deaths here in 2024, about 80 for each of the 3 funeral homes we know of (40th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Assumption Parish | Louisiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.5 | 6.1 | 44th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.6 | 6.5 | 55th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 239 | 49,828 | 47th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 26.6 | 17.8 | 19th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 3 | 427 | 40th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 80 | 117 | 42nd of 62 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 14 | 8th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 1 | 16 | 3rd of 64 |
| Notable burials | 0 | 450 | 39th of 64 |
Population and deaths: US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates. Land area: 2020 Census Gazetteer. Funeral homes, cremation providers and monument dealers come from our sister directory, Funeral Home Directory USA. Ranks run from the highest value down, among Louisiana counties with the figure available. Compare Assumption Parish with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Assumption Parish
- Landry's Funeral Home, Inc. - LabadievilleFuneral home · Labadieville · (985) 447-9041
- Ourso Funeral HomeFuneral home · Pierre Part · (225) 473-8122
- Williams & Southall FuneralFuneral home · Napoleonville · (985) 369-7231
- Southall MonumentMonument dealer · Belle Rose · (225) 431-9848
Listings from our sister site, Funeral Home Directory USA. Call ahead: services, prices and hours are not shown here.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Assumption Parish?
We list 9 cemeteries in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Assumption Parish kept?
Death certificates are held by the Louisiana vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Assumption Parish?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Louisiana law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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