Veteran services at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery
Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery serves veteran families in Metairie, LA with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $6,295 for basic burial and $2,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, cremation services, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 32 miles from Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery. 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 Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery publish funeral prices?
Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (504) 833-3786 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery is located at 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA. You can reach the home at (504) 833-3786. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery offer veteran families?
Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery provides funeral services, burial services, cremation services, pre-planning services, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Christian (general) families, among others.
What sets Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery apart
- Integrated funeral home, cemetery, and mausoleum facilities at one location.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and inquiries.
- Dedicated pre-planning services through 'Caring Decisions' to document personal wishes.
- Specialized funeral services tailored for military service members and veterans.
- Active community involvement, supporting local caregivers, veterans, first responders, clergy, hospices, and charities.
- Online tribute options for remote participation and remembrance.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
- · Spanish Speaking Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Christian (general). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.