Cemeteries in St. Martin Parish, LA
St. Martin Parish, Louisiana has 7 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Catahoula (4), Arnaudville (1) and Breaux Bridge (1). Among them are 1 church cemetery (14%) and 1 Methodist cemetery (14%).
All cemeteries in St. Martin Parish
- Bayou Chene Methodist CemeteryCatahoulaMethodist cemetery
- Butte La Rose CemeteryCatahoulaCemetery
- Indian Mound CemeteryCatahoulaCemetery
- Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery Saint Michael the Archangel CemeteryHendersonCemetery
- Our Lady of the Lake CemeteryCatahoulaCemetery
- Ring Zion CemeteryArnaudvilleCemetery
- Saint Bernard CemeteryBreaux BridgeCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How St. Martin Parish compares
St. Martin Parish has 1.4 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 58th of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 593 deaths here in 2024, about 99 for each of the 6 funeral homes we know of (24th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | St. Martin Parish | Louisiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 1.4 | 6.1 | 58th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 0.9 | 6.5 | 64th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 593 | 49,828 | 23rd of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 84.7 | 17.8 | 4th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 6 | 427 | 24th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 99 | 117 | 30th 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 St. Martin Parish with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in St. Martin Parish
- Evangeline Funeral HomeFuneral home · St Martinville · (337) 394-4188
- Golden Meadows Funeral HomeFuneral home · St Martinville · (337) 394-1146
- Pellerin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Breaux Bridge · (337) 332-2199
- Pellerin Funeral HomeFuneral home · St Martinville · (337) 394-9121
- Pellerin Funeral HomeFuneral home · Breaux Bridge · (337) 667-6464
- Pellerin Funeral HomesFuneral home · Henderson · (337) 228-2218
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. Martin Parish?
We list 7 cemeteries in St. Martin 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. Martin 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. Martin 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 to Find an Old GraveTracing 18th and 19th century burials: county records, topographic maps, church registers and reading weathered stones safely.
- Religious Burial Customs in the USHow Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Protestant, Orthodox and Latter-day Saint traditions shape burial, timing and cemetery choice.
- Gravestone Symbols and Their MeaningsWhat willows, lambs, hands, urns, fraternal emblems and Latin abbreviations on American gravestones usually mean, and how styles changed from colonial times to today.