LIFTING THE VEIL: Funeral Traditions of Old New Orleans, St. Louis Cemetery #2

When you tour with non-profit Save Our Cemeteries you are helping to preserve and protect the historic cemeteries of New Orleans. Our tours are small (usually under 15 people) and historically accurate.

On this walking tour, you will unveil the symbolism and beautiful cemetery tomb architecture and learn about both New Orleans' unique and traditional funeral practices. The stories of New Orleans notable and notorious are abundant along the way.

St. Louis No. 2, (right behind St. Louis No 1) is the final resting place of Canonized Henriette DeLille, Emperor of the Universe Ernie K-Doe, African American Civil War Hero Andre Cailloux, and many other amazing people who shaped New Orleans. St. Louis No. 2 is included on the National Register of Historic Places and the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Terrain can be uneven.
All tours leave on-time, rain or shine.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins.
DO NOT rely on the streetcars (trolleys) to run on time. You may be late and/or miss the tour.
Suggested items to bring: bottled water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, hats, umbrellas (to protect from rain and provide shade).
Most travelers can participate
New Orleans' Cemeteries are sacred grounds. They are "active", and funerals may occur during the tour. Proper respect is requested.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers