Veteran services at Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Veteran families in Slidell, IL can turn to Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Audubon Funeral Home proudly serves veterans, providing dedicated resources and assistance with military honors. They offer burials at all cemeteries, including the nearby Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery." Published pricing lists $3,200 for basic burial and $2,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Its Google profile shows a 5.0-star average over 79 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include audubon memorial gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 59 miles from Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services holds a 5.0-star rating from 79 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Illinois has approximately 1,192 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (985) 645-0600, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 61101 Highway 11 in Slidell, IL. You can reach the home at (985) 645-0600. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides burial services, cremation services, pre-need options, grief resources, online tributes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Audubon Funeral Home proudly serves veterans, providing dedicated resources and assistance with military honors. They offer burials at all cemeteries, including the nearby Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
Which faith traditions does Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (Catholic, Baptist, Non-Denominational) families, among others.
How do families rate Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services?
Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services holds a 5.0-star rating across 79 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- On-site perpetual care cemetery, Audubon Memorial Gardens, offering both traditional burials and interment of cremated remains.
- Offers a 360-degree virtual tour of their facilities.
- Provides interactive online tributes for memorializing loved ones.
- Specializes in serving veterans and offers burials at all cemeteries.
- Offers a Memorial Asset Protection Plan as part of estate planning.
- Provides diverse payment options including financing, crowdfunding, and life insurance assignments.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · BBB-accredited business (A+ rating)
- · ESTBA Member
Specializations
- · Serving Veterans
- · Burials at All Cemeteries
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (Catholic, Baptist, Non-Denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Audubon Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“We are so grateful to Audubon Funeral Home, for the incredible care, compassion, and dedication they showed to our family during the loss of my mom. From start to finish, their team went above and beyond to make her Celebration of Life truly beautiful and meaningful. Every detail was handled with such thoughtfulness and they treated us with genuine kindness during one of the hardest times of our lives. The staff made sure the service reflected who my mom was and honored her in a way that brought comfort and peace to our family. Their patience, professionalism, and compassion did not go unnoticed. Thank you, Audubon for making this day so special for us🤍”
“We can’t say enough good things about Audubon Funeral Home, Cremation Services, & Cemetery. From the very beginning, they added so many personal touches that made a very difficult time much more comforting. It was clear they truly care about the families they serve. The staff is professional, compassionate, and went above and beyond to handle so much for us, taking a huge burden off our shoulders. There were no hidden fees—everything was clearly explained and handled with honesty and respect. The funeral home itself is beautiful on the outside and incredibly warm and comforting on the inside; it truly feels like stepping into a friend’s home. We are so grateful for the kindness and care shown by everyone at Audubon Funeral Home, Cremation Services, & Cemetery during such a hard time.”
“I can't say enough about Audubon Funeral Home. Bobby and Melissa took such good care of our mother down to every little detail. Our mother looked so beautiful and peaceful. The service was second to none. At the hardest time in my life they made it easy. Thank you Bobby & Melissa for everything you did for our family and our mother, Margaret Colomb.”
“Bobby and his staff went above and beyond to honor our family’s wishes and ensure a proper funeral for my brother. We are deeply grateful for the compassion and support we received during such a difficult time. In our hearts, there’s no better team or place than Audubon Funeral Home—they truly made a difference when we needed it most.”
“There are many things that you have to do when someone close to you passes away and there are many things you don't even know you need to do. Audubon was there to help with all of them. I cant express enough how impressed I was with their level of professionalism paired with their compassion and kindness they showed our family. The staff went above and beyond to make sure my mom was treated with dignity and respect. The service was managed well and the facility is absolutely beautiful. I cant say enough good things about them.”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.