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Cemeteries in Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana has 141 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 10 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Kentwood (31), Independence (22) and Amite (21). Among them are 2 memorial parks (1%) and 1 family cemetery (1%).

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How many cemeteries are in Tangipahoa Parish?

We list 141 cemeteries in Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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 Tangipahoa 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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