Cemeteries in Cameron Parish, LA
Cameron Parish, Louisiana has 13 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Cameron (9), Hackberry (2) and Lake Arthur (1). Among them are 1 Baptist cemetery (8%) and 1 church cemetery (8%).
All cemeteries in Cameron Parish
- First Baptist CemeteryCameronBaptist cemetery
- Circle CemeteryLake ArthurCemetery
- Duhon CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Grand Lake Community CemeteryHackberryCemetery
- Granger CemeteryLake CharlesCemetery
- Head of the Hollow CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Kelly - Rogers CemeteryCameronCemetery
- La Bove CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Our Lady Star of the Sea CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Peveto CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Pujol CemeteryHackberryCemetery
- Smith Ridge CemeteryCameronCemetery
- Wakefield Memorial CemeteryCameronCemetery
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Neighboring counties
How Cameron Parish compares
Cameron Parish has 27.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 14th of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure.
| Measure | Cameron Parish | Louisiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 27.8 | 6.1 | 14th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.0 | 6.5 | 63rd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 58 | 49,828 | 63rd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 4.5 | 17.8 | 53rd of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 0 | 427 | 63rd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | Not available | 117 | Not available |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 14 | 8th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 16 | 14th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 1 | 450 | 28th 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 Cameron Parish with other places.
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Cameron Parish?
We list 13 cemeteries in Cameron 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 Cameron 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 Cameron 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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