Hornbeck, Louisiana · Est. 1873
A quiet place,nestled in the pinesof Vernon Parish
Self Cemetery has held our families for generations. The gate stays unlocked, the grass stays cut, and anyone with kin resting here is welcome to come sit a while.
Homecoming
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Business meeting at 11:00 am. Singing and fellowship to follow.
Potluck meal after the meeting — please bring enough for yourself and others. Bring your own chairs as well.
Visiting
Come whenever you need to
Hours
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
The gate is never locked. We ask that visits end by dark, since the grounds have no lighting.
Getting here
West of Hornbeck, off Barham Road
Turn East onto Barham Road off of Highway 171, just South of Hornbeck. Follow Barham Road 2.2 miles and take a left where you see the Self Cemetery sign.
Season
Mowed March through October
Grass is cut every few weeks in the growing season. Winter visits are quieter, but expect leaf litter and low branches along the back rows.
“No one is paid to keep this place. It stays kept because somebody’s grandmother is out there, and that has always been reason enough.”
The Self family upkeep circl
Guidelines
What we ask of visitors
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Flowers and decorations
Fresh or artificial arrangements are welcome at any time. We clear faded decorations before each mowing so the crew can work safely around markers.
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Plots and burials
Space is reserved for family and long-standing neighbors. Please reach out before making any arrangement so the burial record stays accurate.
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Markers and repairs
Setting or resetting a stone requires a word with the committee. Several older markers are fragile and should not be cleaned or lifted.
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Records and genealogy
We keep a handwritten burial ledger and are glad to look up a name or a row for anyone tracing family buried here.
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On the grounds
No vehicles off the pavement, no hunting, and please pack out what you bring in. Children are welcome with an adult nearby.
Contact
Write to the familyabout anything here
Questions about a burial record, a marker, plot space, or help finding a row — send a note and a family member will get back to you.
Where we are
Self Cemetery
Hornbeck, Vernon Parish
Louisiana 71439
When to come
Open daily, sunrise to sunset. The gate is never locked.