I'm in the process of doing some homework via phone from L.A. , setting out to find out the who, where, what's and why's regarding my family burial sites within the City of New Orleans. That means reaching out to four different cemeteries! And while born here in Southern California (Los angeles), I've been going down to New Orleans and seeing it as a 2nd home since the age of two. My mother is one of 12, and my father is one of nine. You can do the homework and the math to determine that even after some have since passed, there's an entire legion of blood relatives that remain. And while part of this inquiry is due to pre-need 411, lm also aiming to find out the basics that others in the family haven't taken the time to do, at least not up until now. My dead include (a grandfather and significant aunt) who lay in Metarie cemetery....A chunk of family in St. Louis #2.... and a great grandmother in St. Louis #3. My mo mo, or mother's mom is in right here, as seen in the provided pic, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. This is just family in New orleans, on my mother's side. Most of my father's side came out to Los Angeles (like many New Orleanians) back in the 40s and 50s, and reside at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver city. Well, meet the first CSA ( customer service All Star) I've ever come across over the phone since I started this with Yelp thing! Mr. Nero (business card pictured) went above and beyond with regards to his duties, and answered absolutely every question I had pertaining to the burial site my grandmother Mary Ann is in. Who bought and owns the current site? Check! Who all is currently intered? Check! Considering New Orleans "One year and a day" rule, (you guys will have to Google that), how many coffins can be placed within the space total, and after that how many total "bags"? Check! Thanks Mr. Nero! You are credit to the Dignity brand! read more

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I,would like to thank the staff and Ms.Leslie from Mt. Olivet Cemetery for meeting my family needs, I would recommend any and everyone to My.Olivet Cemetery. read more

I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to Leslie at Mt. Olivet for the exceptional care and compassion she showed my family during the burial of my grandmother. Losing a loved one is never easy, but Leslie made such a difficult time feel a little more bearable. From the very beginning, she was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. She guided us through every step with genuine compassion and made sure everything was handled with dignity and care. Even after the burial, Leslie continued to be helpful and attentive, which meant so much to our family. Her professionalism, warmth, and willingness to go above and beyond truly set her apart. Leslie is simply the best, and we are so grateful for everything she did for us. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference during a very difficult time. read more

I really try to support small, privately owned, minority owned businesses, but mount olivet is making it hard. For decades, my family has done business with them, as we own property. Unfortunately, communication is always unreliable with them, transparency is a hassle and hidden fees are an extreme inconvenience when you want to focus on grieving your loved one. I still do believe they are leaders in the death and burial New Orleans community, but a total revamp of their ways of working, processing and policies is much needed. read more

My grandmother gave her hard-earned money to this cemetery monthly for years to ensure that her burial was paid for upon her death. She did not want to burden her numerous children or anyone else for that matter. Upon her death, my family presented all of her documentation. Mt. Olivet now has rule that all of her children would need to be present to sign their document to make use of the fully paid funeral plot. One sibling had been missing for years. All signatures could be obtained. So, my grandmother was not able to be buried with her husband in the plot that they owned. We had to buy a new plot. The new one was not purchased at Mt. Olivet of course. These establishment is simply a business with no heart. I feel heartbroken that my grandmother, a responsible woman, was not able to be laid to rest with her husband after faithfully paying what little money she had for years. There are other options in the city. I would not want anyone else's family to have this heart-wrenching experience at such a sorrowful time. read more

This historically black cemetery grew larger during the Jim Crowe era here. It has long roots in the community. It's thread in the tapestry that is New Orleans is long. It does not cater to tourists, and is off the beaten path. It is still used today. Street parking only, but on an average day with no services that day, it is easy to find parking. The Hebrew Rest Cemetery is nearby, so it would be easy to see that before or after your visit here. It is open 24 hours, so you can pay tribute any time, day or night. But, seeing the lack of lighting, I am sure it would be creepy to visit here in the dark, or any cemetery. This is well taken care of, with limited parking in the lots. http://gonola.com/2016/05/20/interesting-new-orleans-cemeteries.html www.dignitymemorial.com/mount-olivet-cemetery/en-us/index.page https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=309403 Famous people buried here: http://www.whereyat.com/cemetery-round-up read more

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On 4/22/2017 had to be one of the saddest days of my life I had to lay to rest my eighteen year old goddaughter. Mt. Olivet has been around since the early 1900s and is one of many cemetaries that is part of New Orleans history. Unlike many of the other cemetaries who cater to tourists, Mt. Olivet is open 24 hours a day and does not require an entrance fee to tour or visit a loved one's gravesite. I have a few family members who occupy family and single above ground tombs and we haven't had any issues with Mt. Olivet to mention. I don't visit as often as I should because I just don't like cemetaries but everytime I have the property is well maintained and staff are available if needed. There is street parking and may be a long walk depending on the size of those attending the burial. Mount Olivet and Mausoleum holds the remains of some of New Orleans most renowned musicians, singers, and slain rapper Soulja Slim. read more

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