History
Save Our Cemeteries was founded in 1974 to protect the historic cemeteries of New Orleans. Today, the organization works in more than 30 historic cemeteries in New Orleans, to preserve, protect, and promote these unique historic resources. Activities include restoration projects, educational opportunities, and advocacy on behalf of the historic cemeteries of Louisiana.
Specialties
Save Our Cemeteries offers cemetery walking tours of Greenwood Cemetery, Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, St. Louis Cemetery #3, and St. Roch Cemetery in New Orleans. The mission of our nonprofit organization since 1974 has been to preserve, protect, and promote the historic cemeteries of New Orleans through restoration, education, and advocacy. By taking a cemetery tour with Save Our Cemeteries, you are helping to restore these historic treasures. As the only non-profit organization offering cemetery tours, we are proud that proceeds from your tour ticket price are returned to the cemetery through restoration and education programs. Private tours can be arranged for small groups or field trips. Please call for more information. 504-525-3377
