Veteran services at Church Funeral Services & Crematory
Veteran families in Baton Rouge, LA can turn to Church Funeral Services & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Church Funeral Services & Crematory specializes in Veterans Funeral Care, assisting families with arranging military honors and navigating veterans' benefits." Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Reviewers give it 4.9 stars over 71 write-ups.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation, direct cremation, memorial services, and veterans funeral care. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Church Funeral Services & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,240. That places direct cremation roughly 44% below the Louisiana median ($2,195). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Louisiana National Cemetery in LA, approximately 24 miles from Church Funeral Services & Crematory. Church Funeral Services & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Church Funeral Services & Crematory holds a 4.9-star rating from 71 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Louisiana has approximately 373 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Church Funeral Services & Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Church Funeral Services & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,240. 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 Church Funeral Services & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Church Funeral Services & Crematory is located at 5535 Superior Drive in Baton Rouge, LA. You can reach the home at (225) 644-9683. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Church Funeral Services & Crematory offer veteran families?
Church Funeral Services & Crematory provides burial services, cremation, direct cremation, memorial services, personalized tributes, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Church Funeral Services & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Church Funeral Services & Crematory specializes in Veterans Funeral Care, assisting families with arranging military honors and navigating veterans' benefits.
Which faith traditions does Church Funeral Services & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Pentecostal, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Church Funeral Services & Crematory?
Church Funeral Services & Crematory holds a 4.9-star rating across 71 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Church Funeral Services & Crematory apart
- Voted #1 in Best of Baton Rouge 2025.
- Operates its own crematory, providing direct cremation services without outsourcing.
- Offers personalized services, including home arrangements, tribute videos, and online memorials.
- Emphasizes transparent pricing and affordable options.
- Locally owned and operated, with deep roots in the Southeast Louisiana community.
- Provides a year of grief support messages and comprehensive grief resources.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specializations
- · Veterans Funeral Care
- · Direct Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Pentecostal, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Church Funeral Services & Crematory. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“I’ve grown weary of the funeral industry over the last few years. When I checked the prices for a simple cremation I was astounded. That’s when I realized the two funeral homes my family always worked with were no longer locally owned. They had both been purchased by the same conglomerate. That’s when I searched for a locally owned funeral service and stumbled across Church Funeral Services. When I mentioned them to the hospice nurses they immediately confirmed that I would be in good hands. The same thing happened when I told our minister who I would be using. Every person who has experience with Church had nothing but glowing things to say. And now I’m adding y story to that. I needed a simple cremation done and they handled everything efficiently and respectfully. They never once tried to sell me services I didn’t need. They simply provided me what I asked for and thanked me for my business. I highly recommend reaching out to them”
“The staff at Church Funeral Services were very kind, helpful and compassionate to me when my mother passed away. I couldn’t have asked for the process to be any easier and stress free”
“The staff were very helpful and so compassionate through this whole process. They stayed in touch and made our transition easy. Thank you, Church Funeral Services, for everything.”
“This is the hardest part of life. And you are never ready for it. But Mike and his crew were the kindest souls and offered great suggestions. My dad was in great hands! They took care of it all”
“Worst funeral home that I’ve EVER dealt with! They do not listen to us and treat us as if they’re agitated by you as the family. They do not treat our loved ones with care either, I will never recommend them to anyone and you shouldn’t either. I wouldn’t even send a dog here…unbelievable and rest assured it won’t happen again.”
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.