Veteran services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services
For veterans in Covington, LA, E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception areas, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,925 for basic burial and $2,790 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, graveside service, memorial donations, veterans' services, and memorial website. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,790. That places direct cremation roughly 27% 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 22 miles from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 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 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,790. 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 E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 2260 West 21st Ave. in Covington, LA. You can reach the home at (985) 892-9222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides full-service funeral arrangements, cremation services, burial services, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Fifth-generation, family-owned business.
- On-site crematory and adjacent cemetery (Pinecrest Memorial Gardens & Crematory).
- Chapel accommodates over 250 attendees.
- Offers live funeral webcasting for remote attendees.
- Provides "Good Mourning Grief Support" groups and a 365-day email affirmation program for grief support.
- Recognized as the most highly respected funeral home in the area (self-proclaimed).
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Scattering Ashes Guidance
- · Urn Selection
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Louisiana State Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
- · Marine Corps League, LCpl Justin D. McLeese Detachment 1487
- · American Legion Post 16
- · International Cemetery Cremation & Funeral Association
- · New Orleans Funeral Directors Association
- · Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington
Specialties
- · Cultural and Religious Sensitivity
- · Personalized Tributes
- · Veterans' Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. 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.