It is that time again! The Savannah Cemetery Tour returns on Saturday, October 25. Tours begin at the historic Savannah Theater at 1:00 PM and depart every hour, with the final group leaving at 7:00 PM. Join a guide as they lead you to the resting places of some of the famous and unique individuals found in the Savannah Cemetery. Tickets are limited and sell quickly, so secure your spot today! https://hardin-county-convention-and-visitors-bureau.square.site/s/shop Savannah Cemetery Tour #death #

Today on #AllSoulsDay, many New Orleanianss continue the age-old tradition of honoring and remembering family and friends who have passed. In the spirit of the occasion, we invite you to take a virtual tour of historic Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, led by cemetery staff members Gerard “Jerry” Schoen, community outreach director, and Gilbert Bonnaffons, director of memorial construction. This is a special video adaptation of the tour offered to participants of our "Caring For Your Family Tomb" pro

While investigating the Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans, I came across an above ground tomb that was partially opened. New Orleans primarily has above ground burials due to flooding caused by rainfall, hurricanes and a high water table. A high water table is cause by New Orleans being situated below sea level. So digging even a few feet into ground your going to encounter water. #taphophile #cemetery #cemeterywandering #cemeteryphotography #hauntedcemetery #paranormal #ghosthunting #paranormala

The beautiful Minerva Society Tomb in Metairie Cemetery. Erected in 1885. Pointing out the beautiful architectural details. Links in comments to learn more abt Society Tombs in New Orleans & Metairie Cemetery 😇🙏 #neworleans #onetimeinnola #neworleanshistory #neworleansculture #neworleanslife #nola #alwaysneworleans #metairiecemetery | Heather Elizabeth Designs New Orleans Jewelry & Accessories

Josie Arlington’s story is one of the most fascinating in New Orleans history. Born Mary Deubler in 1864, she rose from poverty to become one of the most prominent and wealthy madams in the city’s past, running one of the most famous establishments in the historic Storyville district. After her death, her family built a striking red granite mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery that would later become the focus of eerie stories and whispered legends. Her remains, however, were eventually moved, leaving