Veteran services at Aulds Funeral Home
Aulds Funeral Home in Shreveport, LA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,675 for basic burial and $1,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 18 miles from Aulds Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 373 funeral homes in Louisiana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aulds Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Aulds Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (318) 797-8124 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Aulds Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Aulds Funeral Home is located at 7849 East Kings Hwy. in Shreveport, LA. You can reach the home at (318) 797-8124. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Aulds Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Aulds Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Aulds Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Aulds Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Aulds Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist families, among others.
What sets Aulds Funeral Home apart
- Explicit commitment to "Personal Service at Affordable Prices" and competitive pricing for cremation services.
- Owner Katherin B. Aulds' extensive background as a florist for over 25 years before opening the funeral home, indicating a long-standing history of serving the community, and her late husband's role as a Louisiana State Representative.
- Detailed grief support resources, including specific guidance on how to explain death to children across different age groups (2-7, 7-12, teens).
- Comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and the application process for headstones and markers.
- Experienced staff with long tenures in funeral service, such as Robert Matthews (since 1980) and Kenny Wright (since 1999).
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.