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Save Our Cemeteries is the ONLY non-profit cemetery restoration and tour organization specifically dedicated to the promotion and protection of New Orleans historic cities of the dead.

Book a Tour

  • Explore New Orleans’ unique history, people and culture on one of our fascinating yet historically accurate cemetery walking tours.

  • There are over 40 cemeteries in New Orleans. Each is as unique as the neighborhoods that surround them.

  • Due to forecasted bad weather we have postponed this event.

  • Donate or become a member or volunteer.

  • View SOC's painstaking restoration and maintenance work in the local cemeteries.

  • Photo Gallery
    Photo Gallery

    (Coming soon) View photos of our New Orleans’ world-famous cemeteries–some of the most beautiful in the world.

Our Mission

Founded in 1974, Save Our Cemeteries is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and protection of the historic cemeteries of New Orleans through restoration, education, and advocacy. Become a member today.

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News & Notes

SOC is now offering monthly walking tours of Metairie Cemetery and St. Roch Cemetery.

The All Saints Soirée will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 inside historic Metairie Cemetery!

Save Our Cemeteries to restore Alaux family tomb inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.