Cemeteries in St. Mary Parish, LA
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana has 19 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Franklin (12), Amelia (2) and Jeanerette (2). Among them are 2 church cemeteries (11%), 2 Catholic cemeteries (11%) and 1 municipal cemetery (5%).
All cemeteries in St. Mary Parish
- Saint Andrews CemeteryAmeliaCatholic cemetery
- Saint Joseph Catholic CemeteryFranklinCatholic cemetery
- Bradley CemeteryBerwickCemetery
- Centerville CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Douglas CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Ewing CemeteryJeaneretteCemetery
- Gratt CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Israelite CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Little Zion CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Midway CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Milton CemeteryAmeliaCemetery
- Morgan City CemeteryMorgan CityMunicipal cemetery
- North Bend CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Oaklawn CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Palo Alto CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Saint Helens CemeteryJeaneretteCemetery
- Shadyside - Fairfax CemeteryPattersonCemetery
- South Bend CemeteryFranklinCemetery
- Stirling CemeteryFranklinCemetery
Cemeteries by town
Neighboring counties
How St. Mary Parish compares
St. Mary Parish has 4.1 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 47th of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 680 deaths here in 2024, about 85 for each of the 8 funeral homes we know of (19th of 64 by number of funeral homes).
| Measure | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemeteries per 10,000 residents | 4.1 | 6.1 | 47th of 64 |
| Cemeteries per 100 square miles | 3.4 | 6.5 | 50th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 (estimate) | 680 | 49,828 | 19th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery | 35.8 | 17.8 | 16th of 64 |
| Funeral homes | 8 | 427 | 19th of 64 |
| Deaths in 2024 per funeral home | 85 | 117 | 38th of 62 |
| Cremation providers | 0 | 14 | 8th of 64 |
| Monument dealers | 0 | 16 | 14th of 64 |
| Notable burials | 4 | 450 | 14th 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. Mary Parish with other places.
Funeral homes and monument dealers in St. Mary Parish
- Hargrave Funeral HomeFuneral home · Morgan City · (985) 384-8605
- Ibert's MortuaryMortuary · Franklin · (337) 828-5426
- Ibert's Mortuary IncMortuary · Patterson · (985) 395-7873
- Jones Funeral HomeFuneral home · Morgan City · (985) 384-8643
- Jones Funeral HomeFuneral home · Franklin · (337) 828-1981
- MK Dixon Funeral HomeFuneral home · Baldwin · (337) 940-9253
- Otis Mortuary IncMortuary · Franklin · (337) 828-4070
- Twin City Funeral HomeFuneral home · Morgan City · (985) 384-7630
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. Mary Parish?
We list 19 cemeteries in St. Mary 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. Mary 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. Mary 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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