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Cemeteries in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has 59 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 14 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Zachary (17), Baton Rouge (9) and Central (8). Among them are 5 church cemeteries (8%), 4 memorial parks (7%) and 3 military cemeteries (5%).

59
cemeteries
14
towns represented
2
historic
5
church cemeteries
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How East Baton Rouge Parish compares

East Baton Rouge Parish has 1.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 61st of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 4,169 deaths here in 2024, about 232 for each of the 18 funeral homes we know of (4th of 64 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureEast Baton Rouge ParishLouisianaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents1.36.161st of 64
Cemeteries per 100 square miles13.06.57th of 64
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)4,16949,8282nd of 64
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery70.717.86th of 64
Funeral homes184274th of 64
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home2321177th of 62
Cremation providers2143rd of 64
Monument dealers3161st of 64
Notable burials154504th 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 East Baton Rouge Parish with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in East Baton Rouge Parish?

We list 59 cemeteries in East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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 East Baton Rouge 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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