Veteran services at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home
For veterans in Ponchatoula, LA, Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,995 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 36% above the Louisiana median ($2,195). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 40 miles from Brandon G. Thompson 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
What does a funeral at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home is located at 1190 Highway 51 in Ponchatoula, LA. You can reach the home at (985) 370-9296. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, burial services, pre-planning, pre-planning seminars, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home apart
- Fifteen consecutive National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Awards.
- Induction into the NFDA Hall of Excellence in 2020.
- Martha Thompson named American Funeral Director of the Year in 2012.
- In-house craftsmen for monument design and fabrication.
- Family-owned and operated with four generations of experience.
- Emphasis on creating "healing experiences" for families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
- · Ponchatoula Business of the Year
- · Hammond Daily Star's Best of Tangipahoa
Specialties
- · Monuments
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Catholic.
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.