Veteran services at L A Muhleisen & Son
For veterans in Kenner, LA, L A Muhleisen & Son coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,895 for basic burial and $1,755 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial service, military honors, and veteran's benefits. 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 35 miles from L A Muhleisen & Son. 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 L A Muhleisen & Son publish funeral prices?
L A Muhleisen & Son has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (504) 466-8577 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is L A Muhleisen & Son located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
L A Muhleisen & Son is located at 2607 Williams Boulevard in Kenner, LA. You can reach the home at (504) 466-8577. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does L A Muhleisen & Son offer veteran families?
L A Muhleisen & Son provides funerals, cremation, pre-planning, arrangement forms, life celebration, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does L A Muhleisen & Son help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, L A Muhleisen & Son mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does L A Muhleisen & Son accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.
What sets L A Muhleisen & Son apart
- Fourth and fifth-generation family ownership and operation since 1885.
- On-site crematory (noted as 'Coming Soon' on their website, indicating future capability).
- Extensive online grief support resources, including interactive videos and daily email affirmations.
- Offers services across three distinct locations: Kenner, Metairie, and Destrehan, LA.
- Specialization in military honors and personalized service arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Louisiana Funeral Directors Association (LFDA)
- · Cremation Association of North America (CANA)
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
- · Grief Counseling
- · Preneed Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist.
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.