Cemeteries in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has 3 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Edgard (1), Garyville (1) and Gramercy (1). Among them are 1 Baptist cemetery (33%) and 1 church cemetery (33%).
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How St. John the Baptist Parish compares
St. John the Baptist Parish has 0.8 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 63rd of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 387 deaths here in 2024, about 65 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (24th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | St. John the Baptist Parish | Louisiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 0.8 | 6.1 | 63rd of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 1.4 | 6.5 | 61st of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 387 | 49,828 | 31st of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 129.0 | 17.8 | 2nd of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 427 | 24th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 65 | 117 | 50th of 62 |
| 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 St. John the Baptist Parish with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in St. John the Baptist Parish
- Baloney Funeral HomeFuneral home · Laplace · (504) 383-4815
- Bardell's MortuaryMortuary · Mt Airy · (504) 487-2193
- Hobson Brown Funeral HomeFuneral home · Garyville · (985) 535-2516
- Millet Guidry Funeral HomeFuneral home · Laplace · (985) 536-7700
- Patrick H. Sanders Funeral HomeFuneral home · Laplace · (985) 359-1919
- Robottom MortuaryMortuary · Reserve · (985) 536-3235
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. John the Baptist Parish?
We list 3 cemeteries in St. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist 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. John the Baptist 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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