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Cemeteries in Washington Parish, LA

Washington Parish, Louisiana has 192 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 3 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Franklinton (113), Bogalusa (74) and Kentwood (5). Among them are 1 memorial park (1%) and 1 family cemetery (1%).

192
cemeteries
3
towns represented
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historic
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church cemeteries
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How Washington Parish compares

Washington Parish has 42.6 listed cemeteries per 10,000 residents, against 6.1 for Louisiana, which puts it 7th of 64 Louisiana counties on this measure. Census estimates count 651 deaths here in 2024, about 93 for each of the 7 funeral homes we know of (22nd of 64 by number of funeral homes).

MeasureWashington ParishLouisianaRank
Cemeteries per 10,000 residents42.66.17th of 64
Cemeteries per 100 square miles28.76.51st of 64
Deaths in 2024 (estimate)65149,82821st of 64
Deaths in 2024 per listed cemetery3.417.859th of 64
Funeral homes742722nd of 64
Deaths in 2024 per funeral home9311732nd of 62
Cremation providers0148th of 64
Monument dealers01614th of 64
Notable burials145028th 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 Washington Parish with other places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cemeteries are in Washington Parish?

We list 192 cemeteries in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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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