Veteran services at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home
H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Norco, LA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,495 for basic burial and $2,020 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,020. That places direct cremation roughly 8% below 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 Louisiana National Cemetery in LA, about 53 miles from H.C. Alexander 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.
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 H.C. Alexander Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,020. 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 H.C. Alexander Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
H.C. Alexander Funeral Home is located at 821 Fourth Street in Norco, LA. You can reach the home at (985) 764-6249. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does H.C. Alexander Funeral Home offer veteran families?
H.C. Alexander Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, monuments, pre-planning, grief resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does H.C. Alexander Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, H.C. Alexander Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does H.C. Alexander Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Southern Baptist, Assembly of God, Methodist, Pentecostal, Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets H.C. Alexander Funeral Home apart
- Five distinct locations across Carter, Love, Stephens, and Jefferson counties, including Wilson, Healdton, Ratliff City, Ringling, and Velma Chapel.
- Family-owned and operated business with a history dating back to 1926, evolving through several ownerships to its current multi-location presence.
- Comprehensive online resources for pre-planning, grief support (including specific guidance for children), and immediate assistance.
- Specialization in Veterans Services, assisting with benefits and service options.
- Staff includes licensed funeral directors and embalmers with deep roots in the local community, such as Zane Gray, a 5th generation rancher from the area.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Southern Baptist, Assembly of God, Methodist, Pentecostal, Church of Christ.
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.