Cemeteries in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana has 11 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 5 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Baton Rouge (6), Brusly (2) and Baker (1). Among them are 1 Baptist cemetery (9%) and 1 church cemetery (9%).
All cemeteries in West Baton Rouge Parish
- Antioch Baptist CemeteryBruslyBaptist cemetery
- Alford CemeteryErwinvilleCemetery
- Allendale CemeteryBaton RougeCemetery
- Benevolent Society CemeteryBaton RougeCemetery
- Glennon CemeteryBakerCemetery
- Greater Shiloh Missionary CemeteryBaton RougeCemetery
- Mount Olive CemeteryPlaquemineCemetery
- Saint Catherine CemeteryBaton RougeCemetery
- Saint John CemeteryBruslyCemetery
- Silvery CemeteryBaton RougeCemetery
- Westover CemeteryBaton RougeCemetery
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Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in West Baton Rouge Parish?
We list 11 cemeteries in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge 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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