Veteran services at Hixson Brothers LLC
Hixson Brothers LLC, located in Alexandria, LA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Hixson Brothers assists families with veteran's discharge papers (DD-214) and likely coordinates with facilities like the nearby Alexandria National Cemetery for veteran burials." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,085 for basic burial and $3,670 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include chapel. 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 Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 47 miles from Hixson Brothers LLC. Hixson Brothers LLC can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Hixson Brothers LLC is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hixson Brothers LLC publish funeral prices?
Hixson Brothers LLC has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (318) 442-3363, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Hixson Brothers LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hixson Brothers LLC is located at 701 Jackson Street in Alexandria, LA. You can reach the home at (318) 442-3363. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hixson Brothers LLC offer veteran families?
Hixson Brothers LLC provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, aftercare, grief resources, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hixson Brothers LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hixson Brothers assists families with veteran's discharge papers (DD-214) and likely coordinates with facilities like the nearby Alexandria National Cemetery for veteran burials.
What sets Hixson Brothers LLC apart
- Fourth-generation family ownership since 1907, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the community.
- Early adoption of modern funeral equipment, including the first motor equipment and Hammond organ in Central Louisiana.
- Specialized 'Children & Grief' support resources, offering guidance for different age groups and helpful external links.
- The '365 Days of Healing' daily email program, providing ongoing grief support for a full year after services.
- Emphasis on highly personalized services, encouraging families to integrate unique aspects of a loved one's life into the memorial.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · All Faiths
- · All Beliefs
- · All Traditions
- · All Cultures
Religious traditions & languages
Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.