Cemeteries in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has 16 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Elton (4), Jennings (4) and Iowa (3). Among them are 1 municipal cemetery (6%).
All cemeteries in Jefferson Davis Parish
- Andress Cove CemeteryLake ArthurCemetery
- Bertrand CemeteryEltonCemetery
- Broussard CemeteryWelshCemetery
- Calvary CemeteryJenningsCemetery
- China CemeteryEltonCemetery
- Chretien CemeteryEltonCemetery
- Doucet CemeteryJenningsCemetery
- Foreman CemeteryWelshCemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryJenningsCemetery
- Herbert CemeteryIowaCemetery
- Indian Village CemeteryKinderMunicipal cemetery
- La France CemeteryIowaCemetery
- LeBleu CemeteryKinderCemetery
- Liberty CemeteryEltonCemetery
- Miller CemeteryJenningsCemetery
- Pine Hill CemeteryIowaCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How Jefferson Davis Parish compares
Jefferson Davis Parish has 5.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 43rd of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 471 deaths here in 2024, about 47 for each of the 10 funeral homes we know of (16th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 5.1 | 6.1 | 43rd of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 2.5 | 6.5 | 56th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 471 | 49,828 | 27th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 29.4 | 17.8 | 18th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 10 | 427 | 16th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 47 | 117 | 57th of 62 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 14 | 8th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 16 | 14th 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 Jefferson Davis Parish with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in Jefferson Davis Parish
- Ardoin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Elton · (337) 584-2344
- Ben-Sons Burial ServicesFuneral home · Jennings · (337) 658-5997
- Fondel Funeral ChapelFuneral chapel · Jennings · (337) 824-7465
- Johnson Funeral Home of IowaFuneral home · Iowa · (337) 582-2291
- Matthews & Son Funeral HomeFuneral home · Jennings · (337) 824-4420
- Matthews Funeral HomeFuneral home · Lake Arthur · (337) 824-4420
- Miguez Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Lake Arthur · (337) 824-1862
- Miguez Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesFuneral home · Jennings · (337) 824-1862
- Mortuary Center of Southwest LouisianaMortuary · Jennings · (337) 368-8580
- Semien-Lewis MortuaryMortuary · Jennings · (337) 824-0521
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 Jefferson Davis Parish?
We list 16 cemeteries in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis 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.
Related guides
- How Much Does a Cemetery Plot Cost?What drives plot prices in the US, typical ranges by cemetery type and region, and the fees that come on top of the plot itself.
- How Much Does a Burial Cost?A line-by-line look at the cost of a traditional burial: plot, opening and closing, vault, casket, marker and funeral home fees.
- How Long Do You Own a Cemetery Plot?What you actually buy when you buy a plot, the right of interment, and how ownership passes to heirs.
- Can Cemetery Plots Be Resold?When you can sell or transfer an unused plot, the cemetery's role, transfer fees and how to avoid resale scams.