Holt Cemetery
527 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70119
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Louisiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“Humble and breathtaking at once, this historic Black burial ground offers a sober and wondrous passage for contemplation and prayer. African American, creole, Caribbean, and other New Orleans cultural practices and beliefs are on view, and should be apprehended with respect and care. The cemetery has a deep history and awesome stories, including the graves of jazz legends like Buddy Bolden. I’m grateful I got to walk the land, and I’m thankful it’s open to the public.”
— Justin Rogers-Cooper
“Perhaps my favorite cemetery to have ever visited. As a dedicated taphophile I visit cemeteries all over the country and abroad. Holy, an historically paupers field, is one of the most unique I’ve ever seen. No traditional burial plots, all handmade markers. True creativity in memorial of love on display. It can be a bit dangerous as far as footing goes as it is not maintained at all, but worth the risk of a twisted ankle to see such brilliance and unique monuments. You will see things at Holt Cemetery that you will see nowhere else in the United States. There is also some history of bones and/or fragments rising to the surface adding a bit of creepiness to an already hauntingly beautiful cemetery.”
— Jessika Carpenter
“This is really underrated. I thought it was quite interesting, and it had a much different vibe than other cemeteries. A sign said it is considered a place of spirituality for many people, and I could feel that. Def worth a visit.”
— Talon Windwalker
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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