How many Jewish cemeteries are there near New Orleans?

EverJewish documents 12 Jewish cemeteries within about 35 miles of central New Orleans, across 1 town — 5 standalone Jewish cemeteries and 2 Jewish sections within larger cemeteries. The nearest town is New Orleans.

Which Jewish cemeteries near New Orleans are selling plots to the public?

No cemetery in this region has yet documented public plot sales on EverJewish. Most pages still say "details not yet confirmed" — call the office, and ask about membership as a path in.

Which cemeteries near New Orleans have confirmed their details with EverJewish?

None yet. Every listing here is an independent record compiled from public sources. Cemetery offices can confirm their details with EverJewish free of charge, by email, in a few minutes — and families can ask any cemetery a question directly from its page.

Which Jewish funeral homes serve Greater New Orleans?

2 Jewish funeral homes are documented in the region: Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie; Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans. Each page lists what is documented about tahara, shomer, Shabbat and holiday practice, and what remains an open question.

What should a family confirm before choosing a Jewish cemetery near New Orleans?

Whether plots are currently available and to whom (members, the public, or pre-sold only); who may be buried there, including interfaith and section rules; costs in writing — plot, opening and closing, perpetual care, monument; and which funeral home the cemetery works with. Every cemetery on EverJewish can be asked directly from its page, and questions marked "planning ahead" carry no urgency.

Jewish Cemeteries near New Orleans — Greater New Orleans Guide

Jewish cemeteries & funeral homes near New Orleans

Every documented option across Greater New Orleans, on one map. Families searching for Jewish burial near New Orleans rarely stop at one town's line — this guide gathers 12 cemeteries in 1 town, grouped by town and ordered by distance from the center. Availability should always be confirmed directly with the cemetery office.

12 documented cemeteries·5 detailed listings·2 funeral homes·1 town

The Greater New Orleans area has twelve documented Jewish cemeteries, all located in New Orleans itself within twelve miles of the city center. Five are standalone Jewish cemeteries, and two are Jewish sections within larger cemeteries. Several are affiliated with congregations. EverJewish has compiled detailed pages for five of these cemeteries from their own public websites, though availability has not yet been confirmed at any of the twelve locations.

Families planning burial should contact the cemeteries directly to confirm current availability, visiting procedures, and requirements. Some cemeteries may restrict burials to members or their families, while others may serve the broader community. Because no cemetery has yet confirmed its details with EverJewish, families will need to verify all information including hours, location access, and whether plots can be purchased.

The area is also served by two funeral homes that work with Jewish families: Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie and Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans. Cemetery offices are welcome to confirm or update their information with EverJewish at no cost, which helps families during difficult weeks find accurate details when they need them most.

Jewish cemeteries & funeral homes near New Orleans