| Note: Help stop Haunted/Voodoo/Line commercial INC tours from desecrating our cemeteries by boycotting their companies. Only someone with a GREEN LCRP badge may answer on behalf of the Project. The LCRP is not affiliated with, nor supporters of, Save Our Cemeteries, INC.!!! Help stop abuses by so-called "non-or not-for profit" organizations, their members, associates, affiliates, and ancillary companies, groups, etc., of their 501.c.3 Federal tax-exempt status' by notifying the Federal Bureau of Investigation at: (504) 816-3000 and the U.S. Department of Justice at: (504) 680-3000. Commercial tours are often affiliated with these self-interest groups and may provide false information to support their businesses. Located in the Garden District section of New Orleans and accessible by the St. Charles Streetcar, as well as by car. By streetcar from Downtown or Uptown, get off at the Washington Ave. or Sixth St. stops. Walk one block towards the river and enter at either the Washington Ave. or Sixth St. gates.  | Safety: Lafayette Cemetery is one of the safest cemeteries in the city. The efforts of the Project, the community, families, as well as law enforcement, have been coming together to help reclaim and protect what our city's historical dynamics represent. | As in any city, exercise caution and research your destinations before traveling into unknown areas. Minimize the number of belongings you carry when walking our streets and stay aware of your surroundings. It is safe to visit alone, although enjoying your visit with friends will enhance the experience. This site will help you to understand more about what New Orleans' cemeteries are all about. | Note: There are a number of "gypsy" tour guides, some even with flyers, who may offer you a tour on your way to the cemetery. These guides are NOT researchers nor historians. Only someone with a LAFAYETTE CEMETERY RESEARCH PROJECT badge may answer questions upon behalf of the Project. | | All communications regarding this Project and e-links, etc., are monitored by: The U.S. Department of Justice FIELD/GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH ADVISORY Cemetery Research and Control Advocacy Send Inquiries to: SeanieNOLA@hotmail.com Researched and compiled by: Sean M. Perry Lafayette Cemetery Research Project Sponsored by: The Friends of Lafayette Cemetery | | Important! The moving or removal of articles and artifacts from the cemetery and after-hours entry is punishable by law. Please don't litter and always respect the rights and privacy of visiting families. Recently we have been making a strong effort to catch and prosecute artifacts thieves. If you notice a theft in progress, immediately call "911". If you notice suspect artifacts in shops, or if anyone offers any for sale, report it to the NOPD or the FBI Cemeteries Artifacts Taskforce. This is a safe cemetery and neighborhood. Please appreciate the effort which goes into preserving an historic site. Volunteers and researchers are often available to assist families and visitors. | |
