Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 to Close Temporarily for Repairs
NEW ORLEANS — On Monday, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is scheduled to close temporarily for maintenance and repairs conducted by the Department of Property Management.
During the closure, neither the public nor commercial tours will be permitted in the cemetery. Tomb owners may continue to access their family plot and make funeral arrangements by calling Property Management at (504) 658-3781 to set an appointment.
Some of planned work includes:
- Thorough cleanup of debris
- Trimming of grass, overgrowth from street trees
- Removal of magnolia trees
- Repair of water line
- Removal and repaving of walking paths
- Structural repair of brick wall on the Coliseum side
- Repairs of abandoned tombs
- Drainage improvements
One of New Orleans' most historic cemeteries, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is located in the Garden District.
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