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Jewish burial in Lake Charles, LA — every local option

Families in Lake Charles have documented Jewish burial options within the city and nearby. Jewish Cemetery and Temple Sinai Cemetery both serve the local community; Temple Sinai's office can answer questions about availability and eligibility at (337) 513-7878. A third option, Rodef Shalom Section at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves, offers Jewish burial about 47 miles away. Contacting these directly is essential, as policies and current availability vary.

3 cemeteries·1 detailed listings·within 50 miles·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in Lake Charles, LA

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Jewish Cemetery

Lake Charles, LA

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Jewish cemetery serving the local community since 1895, located approximately 15 miles east of Sulphur.
✓Established in 1895 and has been serving the local Jewish community since then.
✓Located approximately 15 miles east of Sulphur.
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Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Temple Sinai Cemetery
Lake Charles, LA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed

Jewish cemeteries near Lake Charles — within 50 miles

Sorted by distance from Lake Charles

Rodef Shalom Section at Greenlawn Memorial Park47 mi
Groves, TX · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

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Common questions about Jewish burial in Lake Charles

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in Lake Charles, LA?▼
Yes — 2 are documented in Lake Charles: Jewish Cemetery; Temple Sinai Cemetery. The nearest others are Rodef Shalom Section at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves (47 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near Lake Charles are selling plots?▼
None of the cemeteries on this page has yet confirmed public plot sales with EverJewish. Most listings still read "details not yet confirmed" — ask the cemeteries from this page and their answers come to you.
?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near Lake Charles?▼
Cemeteries rarely publish prices, and a grave is several lines — the plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, the monument and its setting — that differ by section and by membership. On EverJewish you tell the Jewish cemeteries near Lake Charles once what you're looking for and each answers you with its own availability, requirements and prices; no calls until you're ready.
?What should a family confirm before choosing a Jewish cemetery near Lake Charles?▼
Whether plots are available now and to whom (members, the public, or pre-sold only); who may be buried there, including a non-Jewish spouse and section rules; the total cost in writing; the cemetery's rules for the monument; and which funeral homes it works with. Jewish funerals are not held on Shabbat or festivals, and customs vary between communities — the family's rabbi decides what is right for them.
?What if I need Jewish burial near Lake Charles?▼
Beyond the two Lake Charles cemeteries, Rodef Shalom Section at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves (about 47 miles away) is a Jewish burial section. Reach out to the Lake Charles cemeteries first; they can advise on local options and policies.
?How do I know if I'm eligible for burial at these cemeteries?▼
Eligibility policies vary. Temple Sinai's office at (337) 513-7878 can clarify membership, residency, and religious requirements. Direct contact is the most reliable way to confirm your situation.
?What's the difference between Jewish Cemetery and Temple Sinai Cemetery?▼
Both are in Lake Charles. Temple Sinai Cemetery is identified as the main Jewish burial ground for Calcasieu Parish. Contact Temple Sinai directly for specifics on which option suits your needs.
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