Lake Lawn Metairie

Welcome to Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, an extraordinary necropolis that fundamentally redefines the concept of a resting place in the American South. As you stand near the entrance, bordered by ancient live oaks draped heavily…

Walk along the gently curving path of the former racetrack until a soaring spire of granite forces you to lift your gaze. This magnificent structure, standing defiant against the blue Louisiana sky, is the Moriarty family…

Continue your stroll past the rustling palmettos to an opulent, Renaissance style monument that commands attention through its sheer scale and flawless material. This is the resting place of Eugene Lacoste, and his story is…

A short distance away lies a tomb that historically scandalized the polite society of New Orleans more than any other in this entire cemetery. The architecture features a striking, deeply poignant bronze statue of a young woman…

As we venture further along the grand avenues of this magnificent necropolis, the sheer variety of architectural styles becomes dizzying. The wealthy residents of Metairie treated their tombs as the ultimate canvas for self…

Now, prepare to be transported to the ancient banks of the Nile. As we move into the section often referred to as Millionaires Row, you will encounter the astonishing resting place of Lucien Brunswig and his family. …

We conclude our walking tour in a section that beautifully highlights the communal spirit and the vibrant artistic legacy of New Orleans. Before you stand several massive, multi storied structures known as society tombs. …

As we prepare to leave the hushed, shaded avenues of Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, take a moment to turn back and look at the sprawling city of stone you have just traversed. The late afternoon light is likely beginning to cast…