A lot of our friends here were very disappointed in the cemetery that it was runned down and not maintained, a mess. I agree. But now looking back on it, I kinda feel a little differently. Maybe I’m wrong, but I think it’s beautiful in its own way. Similar to the very old cemeteries in Scotland or other parts of Europe, it seems naturally wearing away. One has to admit that there is little or no RECENT desecration (none that I have seen yet to date on two big trips here) & no recent vandalism. Now looking back on it, it really doesn’t look that ugly to me. Anyhow… still, it would be nice to see some of those damaged vaults and tombs to get fixed back up.

@icegiant1000

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, no matter how much care is given, eventually all graves will end up that way. It does seem rather natural. Almost more authentic than if it was perfectly preserved. You can really feel the history. At least watching the video. Mid way through I checked what the temperature was in New Orleans... if I was more spontaneous I would have jumped a plane and checked it out tonight lol.

@nadiabrook7871

Жыл бұрын

I thought the cemetery had character myself!! Yes, it could be better maintained, but it still has its own unique stories to tell!!

@dalehoward5416

Жыл бұрын

It’s a shame there are no longer names on a lot of the crypts. Sad that the names and some of the crypts have fallen into disrepair. I do tho luv the authenticity of it all. Take the good with the bad I suppose.

@LisaNelsonSnugglebunny

Жыл бұрын

i agree with the upkeep of the tombs,graves etc...but the way they look after getting older etv...gives it character i think if that is alright to say Ron? Love the old cemetery visits! Keep up the great work!!!!

@user-ng3qn8zv4p

3 ай бұрын

Hi Ron my name is Maryanne from the UK i really love your videos there are no flowers on any of these graves so sad XXXXXX we have quite a few cematarys in England with stories to xxxxxx I'm a Roman Catholic to I've had all of the Catholic special ceremonies as well to God bless ❤💖🐎🐕🐾🐾🐾🐾🇬🇧💐🌹🫶

Dear Ron, Seeing such an old and neglected cemetery somehow reminds me that we are all destined to be forgotten. It's sad but it reinforces my determination to live my best while mortal days continue. Thank you for sharing such a poignant moment.

@kevinmalone3210

Жыл бұрын

Most of all yes, unless you can make your mark on history somehow, such as Julius Caesar, Hannibal, King Tut, Cleopatra, Napolean, etc.

@robertburns3014

11 ай бұрын

God doesn't forget and knows everyone's story in every detail.

Ron did you know that shells left on graves come to symbolize pilgrimage. Scallop shells were used by St James during his own pilgrimage and then by his followers in Spain during the 19th century.! Today seashells left behind on a burial site often represents a loved ones pilgrimage to the grave little token in remembrance of the journey. As always it's been a pleasure to get to your videos as soon as you post one. Stay safe & in good health. Much love for everyone! ❤

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

ty for sharing that!!

@kellyhiggins4234

Жыл бұрын

​@@FacesoftheForgotten always..

A lot of my family are buried there. Not a Catholic cemetery. My great grandfather was a sexton at the cemetery you see in the background, across the street. I believe it is run down more because it is a very high crime area. Homicides have taken place at the corner, during the day. There is more damage to it since Hurricane Ida. One of our family plots is being sealed soon. It makes me so sad to see it this way. My two older sisters died in infancy and are buried there. For a city that loves celebrating the dead, you would think they would do better.

@lindataft4102

Жыл бұрын

I love that cemetery I would love to look around in there can I ask you something about sexton what is that

@donna_71

Жыл бұрын

@@lindataft4102 he maintained the graveyard in the 1800s

@lindataft4102

Жыл бұрын

@@donna_71 Wow i would love to go there I love looking at old graves do you have a picture of your great grandpa grave

@donna_71

Жыл бұрын

@@lindataft4102 no, I do not. I wish I would have taken pictures when I was younger. It has been too dangerous to go there for over twenty years. It is especially dangerous now.

@lindataft4102

Жыл бұрын

@@donna_71 That is a shame people do bad things to the cemetery

Awesome Cemetery!! Did you know the 1999 movie Double Jeopardy with Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd was filmed at the Lafayette Cemetery No.1 So sad all of these souls forgotten. Also makes you wonder if the city even has records to where people are buried as in the past if the relatives didn't pay the taxes on the crypts, they would sell them and then cremate the bodies. Also I don't think New Orleans EVER cared for their deceased.

I have been to several of those NO cemeteries, and they never fail to amaze me. Imagine what that all looked like back when it was being cared for. I guess now it's just "Oh well, they are dead so it doesn't matter". These were all living people once and deserve to be remembered and their burial vaults taken care of. Sad. Thank you for taking us along with you as you walk thru.

It’s pretty spooky during the day but I can’t imagine the energetic there at night. This one just has a chill about it.

@naomisgram1

Жыл бұрын

I agree! 😱

@kevinmalone3210

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the entire place has a creepy look and atmosphere. Imagine you had to spend the night there.

Ron, if you get the chance to visit Louisiana again. Include visiting St Francisville. It is an amazing place with 31 cemeteries. I used to travel extensively throughout the US as a MRI and Xray systems repairman. (40 years). Often taking in cemeteries and Civil War battle sites. Both are offered in St. Francisville. Another beautiful cemetery is on the island of Oahu. The punchbowl Veterans cemetery.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I’ll keep it in mind thank you

I was surprised when I visited a New Orleans cemetery. After a period of time they push your bones aside and make room for the new.

So sad to see the deplorable condition of your final resting place I'm sure the families are long gone but someone should be held accountable for the disrespect of these crypts.😢😢😢😢.

Majority of cemetery is in poor condition, from the walking paths, to the vaults. It has the appearance of an abandoned, long forgotten city of the dead. It is creepy as hell during the day, can't imagine the energy at night. Talk about possible hauntings??? Never miss your videos, always professional, wonderful stories. You are doing what I've always dreamed of; traveling country seeing the architecture, stories of our history.

I was thinking the same thing, Ron. It's very sad there to see it crumbling away, but it does make me feel better that some of the crypts have flowers on them, so someone must be visiting family. I can just imagine what all those crypts and vaults would have looked like when they were new. They would have been beautiful. Thank you for showcasing the people who are buried there.

Wow, this cemetery is definitely old and it's so sad to see the condition this place is in. It makes me feel like a wrecking ball is going to be called in one day to demolish whatever's left. I feel like they don't take any pride in their cemeteries out there, just burry them and forget them. It makes me appreciate even more how well cemeteries are taken care of around here. I suppose there are some here that are neglected but I've never come across any. I'm glad our souls don't stay in our bodies when we die, this is one reason why. RIP to all.

I like the entrance to the cemetery. It gives a spooky vibe.

@wilmabetty2496

Жыл бұрын

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Such a shame that this potentially beautiful cemetery is in shambles. 😢

Ty Ron for taking us on this walk thru this interesting and unique and amazing cemetery 🪦🪦...love the history too Ron...💕💕

Would be interesting to know why they don't have names, it feels sad... Thanks for sharing Ron!! 🙏🏻

Yes, lots of workmanship. I really like the rock vaults.

I can't imagine looking out on that as one of those homeowners. I think I would be imagining all kinds of noises and apparitions. LOL

Grave robbers are the lowest of low people. That should get them a spot reserved in hell. It’s really sad that this cemetery is that unkept. The people that were alive picked that spot to rest in. Never would they imagined what it would be like today .

Watching all these makes me not want to be buried

@nancyharber9173

Жыл бұрын

I live in Hawaii and many are cremated and put to sea.

Love that you are sharing with us!! Enjoyed

Thank you! This is difficult to watch, being in such a sad & forgotten state, but as previously mentioned still majestic.

This channel rocks gothic and horror well

@wilmabetty2496

Жыл бұрын

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Oh yes Ron, if only those tombstones could talk, the amazing stories they would share, and there is so many. So many happy stories and so many sad stories. You'll have to live until the end of time to hear them all, food for thought. Thanks RC! for all of your amazing story telling and the walk through was enriching. Keep up the great work! signed, Greg the Egg.

RIP family's of Lafayette Cemetery....❤🙏😔

Even tho it's weathered, it's still beauty in its own way. With the plants growing out of the decade and the rubble. Love this. Thanks for sharing

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s beautiful in its own way. Similar to the very old cemeteries in Scotland or other parts of Europe, it’s naturally wearing away, no desecration / no vandalism. I think it’s great. It doesn’t look ugly to me.

Beautiful, just beautiful. Looks like it’s about to storm ☔️

nice episode at Lafayette cemetery. old but interesting........ thanks Ron 😉love from Holland. till the next one looking forward 😊😊😊😊

I did some digging in Rev. Walter Jones Broden. He was very hard to find because some records list him as Branden and some as Broden. I couldn't stand the thought of him being forgotten. It doesn't appear he and Mary had any children. Hopefully we have helped him to live through remembrance. I am a firm believer in as long as someone remembers you , you're never truly gone. Rev Broden was . 1893 Born abt 1893 • Mississippi WALTER WORKED... 1930 Age 37 Chauffeur • Private family 1940 Age 47 Driver Of Auto WALTER LIVED... 1930 Age 37 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana 1940 Age 47 New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana WALTER'S FAMILY... Spouse MARY BRADEN.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing that!! 👍

Another journey! Thanks Ron! Hope all is good with you and yours

It’s certainly in a sorry state but somehow still enchanting.

Thank you Ron for showing us this cemetery it is still beautiful but so very sad these people are once again remembered and not forgotten thank you for your vids Ron you rock!!

Always a great time on this channel!!!

You would have SUCH a great time walking through the Natchez, MS cemetery. Worth the trip just for the decorative wrought iron fencing.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Already did

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

And you are right; kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2140M6MgsfIepM.html

So sad to see these poor neglected graveyards.

beggers believe that there's actually people out there that rob graves think you did a stream a year or two ago if memory service me right ron this place is in disarray so sad seeing these crips like this thank's for sharing pal....

Dear Ron always enjoy you walking us all through cemetery's I have to say makes me sad seeing the cripes so damaged! Hopefully one one all the cripes can be fix, Thank you Ron always for your caring heart for faces of Forgotten!!❤️🙏👏👏

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s beautiful in its own way. Similar to the very old cemeteries in Scotland or other parts of Europe, it’s naturally wearing away, no desecration / no vandalism. I think it’s great. It doesn’t look ugly to me.

@sharonalcala9119

Жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten I agree with you Ron you have a great point thank you so much for your comment! 👏

Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed watching it more than 3 times 😊

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

wow. cool.

Am vacationing in New Orleans for the week, visiting a few local cemeteries is high up on my to-do list. Noticed the hours are a bit weird in that they close usually between 3 and 4:30.

@swanlake4483

Жыл бұрын

Be careful….very dangerous. Go with a tourist group.

Despite the neglect, it was an interesting walk through.

Watching your videos (which I love)has solidified my decision to be cremated!

Hello great view and like every videos you do. Did you ever visit montreal Cote des neige it's in service since 1854 not that old but very nice to take à walk and base on the famous cimetery in Paris le pere la chaise. 🤩 and à great thank for making those visits it's calm.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Never been to Paris, hope to get there someday

Nearly like a black and white film. 😮 I love your videos. ❤ Thank you very much for your stories and exploration work. ❤

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

It’s very interesting how you say that. You’re right. Like stepping back in time - monolithic

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

No filters on the camera, this is how it looks

Enjoyed this one. Reminds me of the urban decline in some of our cities. Beautiful old neighborhoods with run down Victorian houses and mansions. Makes me want to go back in time and see it in all its glory. Very sad.

Looks like the place needs a little love hope they start when the other one is finished

I do like the ferns taking over, and the slightly decayed look. It really shows how old it really is.

I’ve never visited a cemetery so sad 😢💜

Seeing this hurts my heart 💔

Just like little houses. City of the dead. Intriguing

Interessante cemitério Nova Orléans 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

Is the black on the crypts from mold from moisture and flooding? Love the different architecture at these cemeteries. Enjoying all these videos from your travels!

@wilmabetty2496

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what it’s from…

So hauntingly beautiful. I can only imagine what a sight to behold it was when it was first built.

7:04 - ‘who the hell would be called Pearl Doorknob’ I thought!!! Took me awhile to understand … 😂

Fascinating and hauntingly beautiful. ❤

I’ve so enjoyed these videos Ron. Respect and Gratitude for all. Thanks for the journey🥰

How did these yards fair in Katrina??? I have footage of of some of these yard that were totally ruined by the storm..I would love to visit these yards someday ...

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I’ll tell you exactly how it fared - because I was there - - and it didn’t fare well. But that was 18 years ago. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ioBl0MRsc9vLY7w.html

@kathi16323

Жыл бұрын

Are they repairing these yards or leaving them like the storm left them?

These old rundown (full of history) cemeteries are the ones I find the most interesting and intriguing…. Cemeteries in England ,Ireland and Scotland are the best!

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I agree, and I can’t wait to get over there. A lot of people are commenting negatively that this place is run down, but I guess I see it differently - that it is kind of a time capsule, wearing away naturally, no vandalism, no desecration’s, Maybe similar to what you would see in Europe, it’s actually not a bad thing. Well - that’s my opinion.

I would love to visit all the graves. I wouldn't want to ""LIVE :: there. You must be int o antiques Ron. Thanks~~~~~Sherry

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I am!

Wonderful

So peaceful God bless all those souls!! Great walk Ron.Thank you.

This is a very cool place, filled with unique monuments and markers, and I was imagining what it was like in better days. Sad to see there, all you see is withered and unkempt. And all those names Ron, as you poignantly remind us, are lost. Known to God only. 😔

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s beautiful in its own way. it’s naturally wearing away, no desecration / no vandalism. I think it’s great. It doesn’t look ugly to me.

@susanna3

Жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten Absolutely agree. And I know you saw firsthand what damage the hurricanes have done!

Sad about the Woodsmen of the World and the vet but this was interesting.❤️

Its bittersweet, makes you wonder about their History and what their lives were like, its sort of has a bit of mystery about it, fabulous tour of the Cemetery.

Thank you Ron.

This is so heartbreaking 😢. It seems like an unsafe area with all the houses boarded up. Stay safe Ron.

That’s got to be one of the saddest most depressing looking cemeteries I’ve ever seem to be laid to rest in.

Thank you for sharing 😊

Still a beautiful old cemetery. Many people unknown and forgotten that’s the real tragedy 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

I love videos of cemeteries!! Sir the way you narrated the video it’s like you are talking to your friends 😊

A lot of clouds above the graveyard and some stones are starting to decay along with others being damaged. As another subscriber said it looks like it was filmed in black and white film which Ron said it was not. Together with all those elements it makes it rather eerie.

One of the comments below - ''we are destined to be forgotten''. Yes, we are. And I find this cemetery beautiful in it's way, but I wish there was more moss growing on the graves. How silly of me, lol! I'm assuming the vegetation showing through the openings was due to high winds carrying debris and it was caught in cracks etc. Thank-you for the tour, Ron. Bonne journée à toi! 🙂 (A good day to you!)

I visited Lafayette #2 back in 2014. We met the caretaker, a very nice older gentleman who showed us around a bit. I don't know what kind of budget he had to work with, but it looked like his tools were limited to a rake, some clippers and a wheel barrow. It doesn't get the attention that #1 does for sure, but he impressed me as very dedicated and respectful. I think it is still the responsibility of the deed holders (families) to care for the vaults and surrounding stonework- a kind of legal limbo when they've died off or moved away, and the reason those potentially damaging weeds are not removed. Still, I found it peaceful and as you said, beautiful in its own way. It looks about the same. Thanks for taking me back!

Nothing sadder than a cemetary that is unkempt. Such lack of respect for the dead....

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

As I mentioned to some of the others I think it’s beautiful in its own way. Similar to the very old cemeteries in Scotland or other parts of Europe, it’s naturally wearing away, no desecration / no vandalism. I think it’s great. It doesn’t look ugly to me.

Definitely wouldn't want to be watching that from my living room...goodness those houses are close!

For some reason I'm catching strange energy here. I liked the stone crypt on the left in the beginning.

Thanks Ron for sharing 👍🙂

Thank you Ron for sharing this story kinda sad when these cemeteries are being neglected god bless you stay safe X

Thank you for sharing ❤

Thanks Ron❤

so so sad! thank you for sharing.

Another outstanding video Ron been trying to catch up!

Gotta say, one of the creepiest ones visited yet. Even during the day, I don't think I would be there alone. Thanks Ron, like u, the Architecture is fascinating to me.

Hi Ron, thanks for showing us, it is pretty sad to see.

Thanks for posting. I will be in NOLA tomorrow. Maybe I'll pay a visit. 😊

I haven't really commented on videos as I'm still new and catching up but I surprisingly love this cemetery, yes run down but it has character and definitely one I would go into, different than other cemeteries but very unique

Just recently found your videos! I’m he only person I know who likes to visit cemeteries then look up the stories. Now you do it for me! Keep it up! I’ve got a few cemetery stories myself. Trying to figure out your accent and where you’re from. Keep it up! Very entertaining

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Just know, there are lots of us. And we are growing!!!!! Glad you found us

Such a shame that cementary is in desperate need of repairs. Quite sure that cementary will experience more flooding its only a matter of time when those vaults will be dust in the wind.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

As I mentioned to some of the others I think it’s beautiful in its own way. Similar to the very old cemeteries in Scotland or other parts of Europe, it’s naturally wearing away, no desecration / no vandalism. I think it’s great. It doesn’t look ugly to me.

In its own way this old cemetery is very pretty..❤ Folks have to remember that these old cemeteries have been through many hurricanes.

I used to work at Metairie Cemetery... they have people to do maintenance daily... most crypts that are in disarray are one of families who have died off and didn't have perpetual care... and it's a year and a day according to the body... if the body has not decomposed enough to be moved... they will have to decide on something else.

Thanks Ron.

That's so Sad. To see a Veteran's headstone laying there on the ground between those other Graves. That just upsets me. How disrespectful to that Veteran. If I was his family I would go in and raise you know what with whoever is in charge. Very Sad cemetery.

I visited that cemetery when I was down there, very sad.

Random question Ron and folks. If you where to get buried, would you like a lovely porcelain picture of yourselves on your stone. ??

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

of course, thats what got me into all this when I was 8 years old. the porcelains! 👍

@tomhirons7475

Жыл бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten I thought you would Ron.

thanks ron!

One day saw a video and am here watching your videos everyday all the way from Jamaica.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think the cemetery is beautiful in its own way. I love the blue house, very unique ❤

Ever been to Highgate cemetry or Per Lachaise It’s also like this. Old crumbling graves, but also maintained graves.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

yes, a neat place.

So sad to see broken stuff some lovely crypts though

That's the downside to having a crypt, mausoleum. Sooner or later, it might be centuries in the future, it's going to fall into disrepair. Perhaps the flat grave markers, although not as nice looking, is the way to go.