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Jewish burial in New Orleans, LA — every local option

New Orleans has multiple Jewish burial options within the city, ranging from historic standalone cemeteries like Dispersed of Judah (1846) to sections within larger grounds. If you're arranging a funeral today, Hebrew Rest and its related sections offer documented in-ground burial pricing ($10,000–$20,000 depending on membership status, with perpetual care included), while other established congregational cemeteries serve specific communities. Contact individual cemeteries directly to confirm current availability and eligibility for your family.

13 cemeteries·2 funeral homes·5 detailed listings·across Greater New Orleans·Updated October 2026

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Jewish cemeteries in New Orleans, LA

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Dispersed of Judah Cemetery

New Orleans, LA

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Dispersed of Judah Cemetery was established in 1846 and occupies 17.5 acres.
✓Founded in 1846; 17.5-acre property.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Hebrew Rest 2

New Orleans, LA

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hebrew Rest 2 is part of a three-cemetery complex located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
What Families Should Know
!Members and non-members may be buried; non-members pay double the member rate.
!In-ground burial: $10,000 for members, $20,000 for non-members. Perpetual care included.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Hebrew Rest 3

New Orleans, LA

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Part of the Hebrew Rest cemetery group located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
What Families Should Know
!Members and non-members may be buried; non-members pay double the member rate.
!Member in-ground burial: $10,000. Non-member in-ground burial: $20,000. Perpetual care included.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Hebrew Rest Cemetery

New Orleans, LA

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hebrew Rest Cemetery was established in 1860 and comprises three distinct sections.
✓Oldest section established in 1860; the cemetery comprises three distinct sections.
What Families Should Know
!In-ground burial: $10,000 for members, $20,000 for non-members. Perpetual care is included.
!The cemetery distinguishes between members and non-members for burial pricing.
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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website

Hebrew Rest No. 1

New Orleans, LA

Operator
Hebrew Rest Cemetery Association (Touro Synagogue / Temple Sinai)
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hebrew Rest No. 1 is the oldest section of a cemetery complex founded in 1860, located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
✓Founded in 1860; oldest section of Hebrew Rest 1, 2, and 3 complex.
✓Located at Pelopidas and Elysian Fields.
What Families Should Know
!In-ground burial: members $10,000; non-members $20,000. Perpetual care included.
!Members and non-members both eligible for burial; pricing differs by membership status.
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Jewish funeral homes serving New Orleans

Assessment based on public website review · categories describe scope of Jewish service, not quality

Limited Jewish funeral home

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

New Orleans, LA · 0 mi · Est. 1979 · Corporate (SCI/Dignity Memorial)

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is a large Dignity Memorial facility located on the grounds of historic Metairie Cemetery, established in 1872. It features 9 visitation rooms and 2 chapels with seating for over 300 people each. The funeral home serves all denominations. Jewish-specific services have not been confirmed.

May be relevant for: Families in Greater New Orleans seeking a large, full-service funeral home with on-site cemetery and crematory.

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Limited Jewish funeral home

Tharp Funeral Home

Metairie, LA · 16 mi · Unknown

Tharp Funeral Home is a general funeral and cremation provider serving the Metairie, Louisiana area. The website does not provide any specifics on Jewish funeral customs or capabilities.

May be relevant for: Families in the Metairie area seeking standard funeral or cremation services with live streaming capabilities.

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Jewish cemeteries near New Orleans — across Greater New Orleans

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New Orleans is part of our Greater New Orleans burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

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Common questions about Jewish burial in New Orleans

?Is there a Jewish cemetery in New Orleans, LA?▼
Yes — 12 are documented in New Orleans: Dispersed of Judah Cemetery; Hebrew Rest 2; Hebrew Rest 3; Hebrew Rest Cemetery; Hebrew Rest No. 1; Ahavas Sholem Cemetery; and 6 more. The nearest others are Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington (31 miles).
?Which Jewish cemeteries near New Orleans 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.
?Which Jewish funeral homes serve New Orleans?▼
2 Jewish funeral homes are documented serving New Orleans: Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home (under a mile); Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie (16 miles). A Jewish funeral home arranges the tahara, a shomer and the burial with the cemetery and the rabbi; call the funeral home first, not the cemetery.
?What does a Jewish burial plot cost near New Orleans?▼
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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans?▼
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 does Jewish burial cost in New Orleans?▼
Hebrew Rest and related sections charge $10,000 for members, $20,000 for non-members, including perpetual care. Other cemeteries' pricing is not publicly available; contact them directly for quotes.
?Do I need to be a congregation member to be buried in New Orleans?▼
No. Hebrew Rest and Hebrew Rest 2/3 accept both members and non-members, though non-members pay double. Other cemeteries vary; some serve congregation members specifically. Call ahead to confirm eligibility.
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