The Cemeteries of New Orleans - Episode #57

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

4.9 • 916 Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2018

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

Cemeteries & Traditions in New Orleans

In this episode, Mark talks with Sally Asher, author of The St Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans. Sally's book is a fascinating exploration into the lives of the people buried in some of New Orleans' most historic cemeteries.

Listen in as Mark and Sally talk about why New Orleanians bury their deceased above ground. The two discuss the history behind the St. Louis cemeteries and describe what a second line is really about, plus the history of All Saints Day in the Crescent City.

Along the way, you'll learn about a premier architect, a black officer in the Union Army, a religious order of Catholic nuns, a chess master, and many more.

By the end of this discussion, you'll be booking a ticket to come to New Orleans and explore the cemeteries to see the architecture and learn about the people who now call them home! If you're already a New Orleanian, go check out some of the sites and people you'll hear about.

All this and more on episode #57 of Beyond Bourbon Street!

NOTE: This discussion originally aired in October 2016 on episode 22).

Resources

Sally Asher is the author of three books. Check them out at local bookstores in New Orleans or purchase them online by clicking these links:

Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Signs
Stories from the Saint Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans
111 Things Not to Miss in New Orleans, co -written with Michael Murphy

Speaking of local bookstores, New Orleans has some terrific ones. Check these out:

Sally Asher Online

Website: sallyasherarts.com

Facebook: Sally Asher Arts

Instagram: @sally_asher

Twitter: @SallyAsher727

Email: sally@sallyasherarts.com

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0:00.0	Hmm. Society's Guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore
0:14.6	the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique.
0:19.7	Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste to the Crescent City from wherever you are simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City
0:24.0	from wherever you are,
0:25.0	you've come to the right place.
0:28.0	And now, your host, Mark Bologna.
0:38.0	Hey all, this is Mark. Welcome to episode 57.
0:40.0	The last show was all about Mardi Gras and Carnival.
0:43.0	We talked with Ted Flot from the Historic Mobile Preservation Society about who invented Mardi Gras,
0:48.8	Mobile or New Orleans.
0:50.0	We learned about many of the similarities the two cities share in their history and in our celebrations of Carnival and Mardi Gras.
0:56.8	We also talked about the differences between what you'd see in Mobile compared to New Orleans and Ted even shared some insider tips for things to look for in the French
1:04.9	quarter that might tip you off to the tie-ins into Mobile, Mardi Gras.
1:09.8	It was a fun discussion and it was one where I learned a lot especially about Mobile's
1:13.5	carnival celebrations and their traditions. If you missed it go back and give it a
1:18.0	listen I think you'll really enjoy it. Today's show is a replay of one of our most popular episodes.
1:24.0	It's a discussion I have with Sally Asher back in September of 2016
1:28.0	about the cemeteries in New Orleans.
1:30.0	I get asked about the cemeteries all the time,
1:32.0	and I thought this would be a good one to pull from the archives.
1:35.0	If you follow us on Facebook and you can probably hear it in my voice,
1:39.0	then you know I've been battling the flu since I got back from vacation a little more than a week ago. I've been
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