Veteran services at Greenwood Funeral Home
For veterans in New Orleans, LA, Greenwood Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include historic chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,175 for basic burial and $2,475 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, traditional in-ground burial, in-ground burial of cremated remains, and green burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include historic chapel.
Published pricing at Greenwood Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,475. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 29 miles from Greenwood 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.
Greenwood Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Greenwood Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,475. 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 Greenwood Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Greenwood Funeral Home is located at 5200 Canal Boulevard in New Orleans, LA. You can reach the home at (504) 486-0880. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Greenwood Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Greenwood Funeral Home provides cremation services, burial services, traditional in-ground burial, community mausoleum entombment, columbarium niche, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Greenwood Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Greenwood Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Greenwood Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Greenwood Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous family ownership and operation since 1925, originally established in 1911.
- Two distinct facility locations in Idaho Falls and Ammon, providing broader access for Eastern Idaho families.
- Dedicated pre-planning and aftercare advisors (Amy Dahlke, Jennifer Howard, Haley Morley) offering personalized guidance for advance arrangements.
- Extensive grief support resources, including daily email messages, specialized information for children, and suicide prevention resources.
- Creation of online memorials and tribute videos to honor loved ones.
- Historical commitment to family records, with pre-1943 records donated to the local Family History Center.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Traditional In-Ground Burial
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · In-Ground Burial of Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Bloomberg Connects
- · National Endowment for the Humanities
- · The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
- · Institute of Museum and Library Services
- · Con Edison
- · New York State Assemblymember Robert Carroll
- · The Walentas Family Foundation
- · Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow (OBT)
Specialties
- · Arboretum
- · National Historic Landmark
- · Revolutionary War Historic Site
- · Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System
- · Death Education
- · Genealogy Program
- · History Fellowship
- · Environmental Fellowship
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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.