Topic: Crypts

2 chapters across the catalog

ISO Day
Episode 853 9:44 - 12:46

853: ISO Day

New Orleans Graveyards, Floating Coffins During Floods

Floodwaters in Louisiana caused coffins to float down streets, a recurring issue in New Orleans due to the high water table and above-ground burials. Historical research into Civil War veteran John Bell Hood revealed that most interments in the area are in crypts rather than traditional graves. The structural integrity of these crypts is often compromised during major flood events, leading to the macabre sight of displaced remains.