For much of the past half century, visitors eager for a tour of one of New Orleans' historic cemeteries could be guided by a volunteer from Save Our Cemeteries, a local nonprofit founded to ...

Of all the city's attractions, New Orleans' cemeteries are a one-stop shop for learning about family traditions, history, Voodoo, jazz music and burial practices for above-ground tombs.

Blame it on the gravedigger. As the story goes, he's responsible for the incorrect layout of the St. Joseph Catholic Church ...

Some of New Orleans' must-see attractions are its cemeteries. Many of the tombs found in these "cities of the dead" are above ground to protect them from rising water levels, and they're ...

In a city full of the spectacular, uniqueness continues even in death. Some cemeteries in New Orleans look different than anywhere else in the country. Sign up for our Newsletters "In a coping ...

Hundreds of runners and walkers will race through the historic Metairie Cemetery to benefit Save Our Cemeteries.

Runners and walkers alike grabbed their shoes and headed down to the cemetery Sunday (March 26th) to support the rich history that is a New Orleans cemeteries. Runners and walkers alike grabbed ...

The swamps surrounding New Orleans are more than just a backdrop—they’re a living, breathing part of the city’s soul. A short ...

LOCATION: Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70124 * Race day activities held in parking lot behind the funeral home Parking: Use the Large parking lot on side of funeral ...