Cemeteries in St. Bernard Parish, LA
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana has 6 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Chalmette (4), Poydras (1) and Violet (1). Among them are 1 veterans cemetery (17%), 1 memorial park (17%) and 1 national cemetery (17%).
All cemeteries in St. Bernard Parish
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How St. Bernard Parish compares
St. Bernard Parish has 1.3 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 59th of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 386 deaths here in 2024, about 193 for each of the 2 funeral homes we know of (50th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | St. Bernard Parish | Louisiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.3 | 6.1 | 59th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.6 | 6.5 | 59th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 386 | 49,828 | 32nd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 64.3 | 17.8 | 7th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 2 | 427 | 50th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 193 | 117 | 11th of 62 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 14 | 8th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 16 | 14th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 2 | 450 | 20th 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 St. Bernard Parish with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in St. Bernard Parish
- Charbonnet Funerals & CremationsFuneral home · Violet · (504) 302-1520
- St Bernard Memorial Funeral HomeFuneral home · Chalmette · (504) 279-6376
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 St. Bernard Parish?
We list 6 cemeteries in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard 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
- What Is a Veterans Cemetery?National, state and post cemeteries explained, what they provide, and how they differ from a veterans section.
- How to Get a Veterans Headstone or MarkerFree VA headstones, niche markers and medallions: who qualifies, what the VA covers in national and private cemeteries, and how to apply.
- What to Do When Someone DiesA step-by-step guide for the first hours, days, weeks and months after a death: pronouncement, the funeral home, death certificates, Social Security, banks, insurance, probate and final taxes.
- Who Qualifies for Burial in a National Cemetery?VA eligibility for veterans, service members, spouses and dependents, what is provided at no cost, and how to apply for pre-need eligibility.