When I was in New Orleans...I learned the meaning behind the saying... I WOULDN'T TOUCH YOU WITH A 10 FOOT POLE...they use a ten foot pole to push back the remains to make room for the newly deceased family member!!! So interesting...thank you...

@marlenepearson3936

Жыл бұрын

That's fascinating info! Thanks for sharing! 👍

The step graves, also known as copings. They are not dug very deep in many instances due to the high water table which is typically 3 feet below ground level. Wooden caskets are only permitted in step graves. Whenever an internment occurs where remains are already present (1 year and 1 day rule), the casket is exhumed if intact. The skeletal remains are removed and typically bagged and replaced in the bottom of the grave. The new internment is then completed. If you look at the top soil--gravel, on some of the older step graves you may see evidence of skeletal relics, vertebrae relics are easiest to spot. If you wish to see how a step grave or tomb are prepared for a burial, come to the cemetery early in the morning and you can witness preparations taking place. The tombs typically have two vertical tiers (vaults) . Beneath the lower vault there is a 3 foot deep void below where an additional internment may take place as well as where remains are placed after removal from either of the upper vaults during internment of a new death. It is not unusual for the lower void is flooded with water due to the high water table in New Orleans. If you haven't check out Odd Fellow Rest Cemetery, it is a must see. Oven wall tombs, Cast iron vaults and caskets. Located at corner of Canal Street and City Park Avenue.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

all the cemeteries were closed a few days prior to Mardi Gras. that is the City Cemeteries, not these. Luckily I went there the week before Mardi Gras, I I have an upcoming episode at a city cemetery there. (was there a month ago for all this)

@NEMTY48

Жыл бұрын

I thought the Odd Fellows Cemetery was not open to the public. It looked closed to me when I walked by it last month

@trinawagner2471

Жыл бұрын

Well that's too bad wrong that you've already come and gone that odd fellow's cemetery sounds very interesting a good one for the snake camera but if it's closed I guess that won't happen😊

@marlenepearson3936

Жыл бұрын

@richard Thanks for this info. 😃 😊

@naomisgram1

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting information thanks!

When I lived in New Orleans I wanted to visit the cemeteries but I never did. They remind me of the cemeteries in Puerto Rico. I started watching your videos about 6 months ago and it got me into visiting some families and friends that are buried in Chicago. I got to visit the grave of my grandmother that died on December 22, 1975 and buried at the Elmlawn Cemetery. It took me 47 years to visit her grave and it was very emotional for me. The section where she is buried most of the headstones were covered with grass. But hers was cleaned and I know no one visits her. I did cleaned a Veteran’s headstone and put a flag. I’m going back and place flowers and flags for those that are forgotten. Thank you for sharing! ❤️

@marlenepearson3936

Жыл бұрын

That's great that Ron inspired you! 👍

NOLA🎉 multicultural, beautiful, and decorated with historic travelers and those who settled. Don't go just to Mardi Gras (which in and of itself is disrespected by many) but take a moment to know the history, then go for a stroll. Just like our Ron. ❤

Growing up in New England, I never saw a cemetery like this with the above ground burial sites. Thanks for showing us this fascinating place, Ron!!!

When my grandmother was buried in Lafayette No. 2 (New Orleans) in 1995, I got to look inside of her dug up grave. They dug out half of one side and dug very deep. Maybe 6-7 feet. She was the last to be buried within that plot. Several others were buried there before her. You could see “layers” of dirt. Each layer looked different in texture. I don’t know how else to describe it. So I would assume they “stack”.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

cool. hey watch for a walk here at Lafayette no.2 next week, the 28th!! 👍

Good afternoon Ron. Nice to catch you now.

What an ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING cemetery!! If I were there in person, I'd probably spend hours reading all the gravestones!! Thanks for taking us with you on your AWESOME adventures, Ron!! XXXX 💗👍🤗❤

@naomisgram1

Жыл бұрын

I would too, 😊

@LegoBombed

Жыл бұрын

Meeee tooo!

Your cemetery tours are always calming and relaxing. When I used to visit NOLA often, I spent a lot of time in the various cemeteries. An elderly neighbor told me where her grandfather was buried and asked me to make a rubbing for her. Her son got me the paper from a local cemetery. Wouldn't you just know it! He was in the tippytop row! My daughter stood on a 55 gal drum trash can and could barely reach it. It was worth it. The lady was delighted.

The cemetery should post a population count on the gate, lol. And keep adding the new citizens.

Thank you MR Ron for taking us along 💟

Thank you for these lovely videos a voice has been given to those that have been silenced Ron you deserve a award for all you have done

We will miss from Illinois the snow on the ground of those cemeteries you visited. No more snow. We can go and watch old videos...thanks for sharing your visit with us 🙏🏻👍🏻

Cities of the dead. Fantastic description of a cemetery/graveyard. Here's where their bodies are. Too bad living people aren't allowed to know (for sure) where our souls go. Can't stop wondering. I love all the adventures you take us on Ron. Blessings from Michigan.

I recently started making KZread videos visiting pop culture places and famous graves. You’ve been unbelievably influential to me along with other people, and I can’t thank you enough for your content but for just being you, Ron! Stay safe and take care 👍🏻

That cemetery WAY better maintained than the previous ones.

Gorgeous cemetery. Thank you for sharing Ron 😊

I looked it up and this is what I got, pertaining to Louisiana-- Any cemetery or other person digging graves for underground interments shall dig sufficiently deep to allow for at least two feet of soil to cover the entire area of the casket, unless the said interment is in a burial vault, coping or lawn crypt.

Wow! This is a very interesting cemetery. I have seen cemeteries like this in Ireland but they also have one of the most unique and beautiful cemeteries I have seen. Even though I never saw them in person, only pictures and videos of them. I hope one day I will be able to visit Ireland.

Very different and unique and interesting cemetery Ron and thanks for taking us along on your trip..Always enjoy your videos Ron ...💕💕

I love New Orleans for its food, architecture, music and history. Thanks again Ron.

That color looks great on you !

Very interesting video! My husband can't understand why I like cemeteries but I always have! So thanks for your channel!

@dianapickett3793

Жыл бұрын

I love em too. I don't understand why 😂. I like to see how young the people are . 😢

Love your videos, beautiful cemetery

I am continually wowed by these cemeteries in the region, so unlike anything I've seen personally and your trips there make me determined to see them! Fascinating to see!! Thank you Ron!❤

they are roughly 2ft of soil or rock for the above crypts

Thanks so much for sharing🪦

What an amazing cemetery! So much different than I'm used to seeing. Fascinating! Thank you for the tour, Ron. you are awesome!

I love all of NEW ORLEANS' great cities and legends ..

I love your videos and always find them very interesting. The stories behind it are exciting. I hope there will be many more videos to come. Thank you for your work Ron. greetings from Germany 

The necropolis in New Orleans, all of them are fascinating. I will have to tour them one day.

Thanks!Ron for taking all us along with you on these crazy adventures an wild stories .i cant even imagine dead corpse in a coffin floating down the street 😮

@FacesoftheForgotten

7 ай бұрын

thank you!!!!!

@Mszahnclass95

7 ай бұрын

@@FacesoftheForgotten your welcome

Great vid Ron love how you explained the crypts and the graves ❤ thank you! You rock!!

So much history in this grave yard I had never heard of step graves till I seen your video and some beautiful headstones I just love the headstones with angels on them another good video thank you for showing it .☘

Good day for a walk. Thank you, Ron.

Love Louisiana

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE JACKET YOU HAVE ON RON.

@beverlyjackson3089

Жыл бұрын

WHERE DID YOU GET THE JACKET RON ? I LOVE IT

Thanks Ron❤

I have driven by this cemetery, but no time to stop. So, it was real nice to tour through it with you. Thank you very much!!

Thank you for sharing this with your telling us the stories about the Cemetery and spirits are all around us who want there stories told. The headstones tells us a little about who is buried there.

Beautiful cemetery, thanks Ron for sharing 💕

Thank's for sharing ron

What an interesting cemetery!

Such pretty family plots with the steps up and the urns on either side of the steps. Pretty statue at the beginning also.

Thanks for the Walk about,Ron,I really like theses walkabouts you do, take care 🙏🙏♥️

Thanks, Ron for another good program.

Thank you Ron for another presetation

Thank you again!!!

The videos you mentioned are the very first ones I watched of your and was hooked!!

Thank you Ron for this video. Keep going.

Thanks for visiting New Orleans, when i can't go 😢 fascinating place with the french quarter and the Day of the Dead vibes (am i wrong to think Hiatian, voodoo is in the lore as well...)

Thanks for sharing. It's something I would never see otherwise..

I love this guy and his videos! Excellent !!

Hey Ron and all! Good afternoon. Kinda gloomy here.

That is fascinating how they have those graves. Although, I don't want to guess at how they might have everyone crammed into one grave. 🤮 I will see if anyone has a guess in comments. And definitely look forward to part 2. These grave yards in NOLA are fascinating! Thanks again Ron! And you and your family stay safe and well. 🙏 💕 EDIT: Already found the answer in comments from Richard!

Hello, FOTF family! Looks like you had a beautiful day for the walkabout

New Orleans have some of the most interesting and creative Cemeteries it seems. The ingenuity of people to use the weather to aid in the burial habits of the area is remarkable. That was such an interesting tour. It is a shame when the upkeep of graves is lacking. Keep Safe ❤Keep Well❤

great cemetery, nice walk !!!!! thanks Ron 👌👌👌👌love from Holland

Love the way the cemetery is laid out. Tons of folks there 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

My mom was the caretaker of many family graves and my sister and I grew up going to many cemeteries with her to clean them,weed them and plant flowers. When I go back to Michigan to visit my sisters we make the rounds and put flowers. My oldest sister does the clean up now. Teaching my daughter the family history that she’s been able to use in school during history class. Especially her great,great uncle fighting in Russia during WWI,My dad serving during WWII,my first cousins fighting in the Korean and Vietnam wars. So many people have no idea the history that lies in cemeteries.

These are beautiful cemeteries. The sweater you are wearing is certainly not a mourning one...😂 Thank-you yet again for a tour. Have a great day! 🙂

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

it is good that I am not mourning anyone!!

Beautiful cemetery.

It's so interesting to see these cemeteries down there, but I would never want to be buried in them. They look so overcrowded, and I like my space 😅 maybe it just appears that way because they are all above ground, but I also kind of miss the grass too. I think it adds so much serenity and beauty to the landscape. I agree with you that the best kept up cemeteries are Catholic ones. I'm looking forward to seeing the Catholic cemeteries in Arizona when you get there. Thanks for the walk Ron, always interesting and enjoyable!

Another top number Ron,stay safe,👋👋🙏🙏👍🇦🇺

Those cemeteries fascinate me. Nothing like in Missouri.

Hi Ron. So happy when you post something new. You feel like an old friend😊

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

awe, what. nice thing to say, ty, inspiring 👍

Good morning lovely people it’s 10am in the uk❤

@alicefotfmod7094

Жыл бұрын

Goodmorning ❤it's 6am in U.S.A.,just across the pond🌞

Love the color of you hoodie thank you so much for the video. I do appreciate it.⚘️🌻😊

Thank You for taking me there!

Absolutely beautiful place ❤

Beautiful cemetery

I visited a Cemetery in New Orleans about 5 mos. after Hurricane Katrina. Soooo much destruction!

Here in Memphis Tn. There's a cemetery called Elmwood and it's a very old cemetery and it holds individuals from the one the first real mayors of the city.Notable individuals of the bygone era to present.There's a different types of sections in the cemetery. Also a section for the ones that died during the civil war.And the a section for the little ones that they call babyland.And also there's a section for the ones that died during the yellow fever epidemic.This is one of my favorite cemeteries because it is full of history.🤔😐👍🏾👍🏾

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah last time I was there I was at Forest Hill Midtown filming Memphis Belle‘s grave. Will keep it in mind if I get back there.

A very interesting cemetery.

thanks ron!

I'm from NOLA so do love these videos.Think I remember these being Coping graves and they are 3 foot. They just keep stacking or pushed to back as they are reduced to ash from the heat. I have people buried in Greenwood.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

cool, then you are going to love the next 2 weeks here on this channel. we did a lot here!

Planes, trains, or automobiles, no matter what, there's always 1 in ur video. I loved the statue in the beginning of the video. That pic. with the floating caskets, made me cringe. I can't imagine having that happen. Great video Ron, I love ur jacket, that color looks good on u. Have a great day,🌞 be safe, & God Bless. 🙏

Great vlog. The outback is as close to the moon as you're likely to get.

Absolutely fantastic special Cementery needs to be fixed up within the place RIP all there.

Great walk, I saw documentary on voodoo queen of new Orleans... fascinating. Greets, Tom, Belgium.

Next time you are in Lafayette or close to Jennings, Louisiana. I can show or tell you about an old grave yard in the woods not far from Where I live. One of the graves actually had an article in the paper about it many years ago, that was really interesting. It also has a deep heritage in Acadiana tradition.

I'm going to be buried at the VA cemetery. They really take care of them there. Ron this would be a great segment on this whole burial process. I'm like you I have loads of questions. Like are you buried in a casket or box and then what happens to that when someone get buried after. If you don't have a "Family " vault are just random people get buried in the same place? I would love a mini docuseries on this. From how does one plan all the way to after a year and day or when someone gets buried with someone else.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Watch this, I explained everything when I was there two years ago at Metairie cemetery: go to 23:13 kzread.info/dash/bejne/dHmskqaQnrCflNY.html

@deannawalker7022

Жыл бұрын

​@Faces of the Forgotten Thank you Ron I definitely will.

New Orleans had a very large population of Irish immigrants and many of their names are on these gravestones. A clue is that the Church is St. Patrick. I don't know if this relates to the 'steps', but New Orleans houses in the old sections were built up to the sidewalk and no porches. Families would sit on the 'steps' and visit with neighbors and friends. Probably not related but the steps do provide a place for a cemetery wanderer to rest.

Ron you should come to Australia and have a look at our old cemeteries We have one in New South Wales Called Rockwood it’s the biggest cemetery in the southern hemisphere a lot of my family are there I love watching your videos you do a great job 😇🇦🇺

Meant to comment "first" when I was, but didn't make it. Love the videos, should check out the gravestones in Oshkosh, some of them are pretty cool.

Graves only have to have 2 feet of soil above the casket/vault in the US. However, in NOLA, the water table is so high, if you dig down a few feet the ground becomes soggy and the coffin will float. They just have to be covered with soil if buried. There really is no minimum.

The tree trunk or branch tombstone also means the family tree is broken.

In slidell, they go down 8 to 10 feet in a vault underground

Nice

Question comes to mind about embalming. I’ll assume there is none since there is the year & a day rule? So much to learn about these types of burials. Thank you!

That’s The Lamb of God symbolizing Jesus as the sacrificial lamb.They stack the coffins.Hurricanes are hard on tombstones

Now KZread is following your videos with advertisements for grave markers. Well at least it’s subject matter related. Thanks for the walk about Ron.

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Now that’s interesting

Respects. Tx u. (France).

You said how after a few generations noo one visits a grave . I heard it said that you die twice once when you take your last breath and again when the last person who rembers you take theirs

Cool❤️

We did a Segway tour through New Orleans and this cemetery

@FacesoftheForgotten

Жыл бұрын

Those are fun to ride on

The trees look like weeping willows

Thank you Ron…at around 6:00 minutes in, I noticed a blue barrel…if you look at the video I’d like a black and white movie…and suddenly a colour…😮…ok…you stand out too!😅

Why can’t they get students learning trades to fix these graves marks towards final exams may not be perfect but better than it was 🇦🇺

Some cemeteries only allow 4 to 5 bodies per plot