Cemeteries in Oxford, Mississippi

Private Cemeteries in Oxford, Mississippi often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Oxford, Mississippi are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Oxford, Mississippi are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Oxford, Mississippi , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Oxford, Mississippi .

Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is currently CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC while repairs and improvements take place.

Some of the most famous people buried in Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 are Mayfair Witches, Lafayette and Jefferson fireman. There are 1,100 family tombs and over 7,000 people buried here. Come visit this historic site to learn more about our history and who resides here.

Lafayette #1 is closed for renovations by the city of New Orleans back in 2017. Now, the city hasn't made any announcements on when this cemetery will reopen.

The cemetery has been active since 1833 and still has burials occurring. There are about 1,000 tombs and an estimated 7,000 people buried in Lafayette #1. It is a city block in size. The cemetery is also not racially or religiously segregated and contains over 26 nationalities.

Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Lafayette #1 is closed for renovations by the city of New Orleans back in 2017. Now, the city hasn't made any announcements on when this cemetery will reopen.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF LAFAYETTE CEMETERY #1 Below is a short, self-guided tour of the cemetery. This tour should take you approximately 45-60 minutes depending on how quickly you walk.