Veteran services at Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC
For veterans in Bastrop, LA, Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Golden Funeral Home assists with filing for all Veterans Administration benefits, including obtaining burial flags, applying for burial benefits (up to $700 for service-related death/VA hospitalization or $300 otherwise, plus a $700 plot-interment allowance), and securing VA headstones or markers. They also help with paperwork for survivors' compensation and are a proud member of Veterans and Family Memorial Care, offering pre-arrangement discounts to veterans and their spouses. [cite: Veterans Affairs page]" On-site amenities include on-site chapel, two lane covered family parking area, and chapel seating area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. A modest 25 Google reviews give the firm a 4.6-star average.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel and chapel seating area. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 26 miles from Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC. Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC holds a 4.6-star rating from 25 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. Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC publish funeral prices?
Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (318) 281-3171, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC is located at 2016 East Madison in Bastrop, LA. You can reach the home at (318) 281-3171. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC offer veteran families?
Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC provides funeral service, cremation, pre-arrangement, monument sales, flower shop, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Golden Funeral Home assists with filing for all Veterans Administration benefits, including obtaining burial flags, applying for burial benefits (up to $700 for service-related death/VA hospitalization or $300 otherwise, plus a $700 plot-interment allowance), and securing VA headstones or markers. They also help with paperwork for survivors' compensation and are a proud member of Veterans and Family Memorial Care, offering pre-arrangement discounts to veterans and their spouses. [cite: Veterans Affairs page]
Which faith traditions does Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian families, among others.
How do families rate Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC?
Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC holds a 4.6-star rating across 25 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC apart
- Morehouse Parish's only locally owned, independent, full-service funeral facility.
- On-site Golden Flower Shop, Golden Gift Shop, Golden Monument Company, and Downing Pines Cremation Facility.
- Largest chapel in the area with a private family parlor and big-screen viewing for videos.
- Two-lane covered family parking area.
- Offers pre-arrangement discounts for veterans and their spouses.
- Official drop center for Cellphones for Soldiers.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Veterans and Family Memorial Care
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Golden Funeral Home of Bastrop, LLC. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Words cannot express my gratitude to Golden Funeral Home for the beautiful flowers prepared to be sent for Mrs. Vera Allen's service. They went above and beyond!!!”
“Golden Funeral Home did a great job with the service they provided for my family. All details were taken care of perfectly and no loose ends were left. Golden Funeral Home will help you answer the questions that you may not even know to ask so you can be sure that all things are done properly. Planning things early and before a death is great but I have learned that even with that, there are a lot of things that come to the plate at the event of a death and it is valuable to have someone like Golden Funeral Home to assist in the final details which must be taken care of in the last moments of a funeral. Thanks for such a smooth process.”
“The staff are the most caring, compassionate and professional. The attention to detail and the way they try to accommodate every request was amazing. They are all patient and provided a calming presence during such emotional difficulty.”
“My 19 year old son passed away 22 years ago seams like yesterday but at Christmas each year I get goldens flower shop to make a headstone saddle flower arrangement it’s always beautiful but this year it was amazing”
“Wonderful people! They are truly there for you when a love one passes. Highly recommend.”
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.