Never has there been a time in history when a majority of the living don't know where they will be buried, assuming we will be buried at all. The likelihood that it will be alongside any of our known predecessors, forefathers or relatives becomes increasingly remote. From a historical or sociological point of view this is astounding, uncertainty as to one's posthumous abode would have been unthinkable to the vast majority of people a few generations ago. I visited this cemetery with my aging parents who recently change the location of their final resting place, to this location. My family has strong ties to this cemetery and I've wondered for years why this cemetery wasn't their first choice although I've never asked the question. This cemetery is set in the country side between Elton and Kinder, Louisiana, this area is where my father was raised and a place I lived for a good part of my young life and a place I've visited my entire life, although it does seem somewhat foreign to me today. Growing up in this part of Louisiana is like no other place, the deep cajun roots exposes one to a culture that is very difficult for outsiders to understand, strong work ethics, but even a stronger tie to family and traditional. This cemetery has always been surrounded by ghostly tales, it's remoteness I think adds to its mystery. There are so many French speaking people buried here I have my doubts if any of the haunting stories are true unless they are written by someone who speaks the language (Je pense que les esprits ici ne parlent que le français) "I think the spirits here only speak french" - as I walked amongst the ones that have passed before us with my mother I noticed she was almost enthusiastic and very comfortable even as we observed her and dad's final resting place. This is somewhat conforming to me even though I know this may be the last of my immediate family that will be placed in these grounds for eternity, of course that's impossible for anyone to know. I enjoyed the time I spent here with my mom and dad and I feel although no one truly embraces death, I think it's important to understand it's no different from being born or living in the cycle of life, although it seems so short and unfair when faced with the finality of it all. I find nothing morbid or wrong with spending time in a cemetery such as this one, it's peaceful and historic. If there's one place where my ancestry lies it's here at Liberty Cemetery... read more

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