Veteran services at Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown in Lafayette, LA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $988 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 32 miles from Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown 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
Does Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown publish funeral prices?
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (337) 234-2311 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown is located at 330 St. Landry St. in Lafayette, LA. You can reach the home at (337) 234-2311. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown offer veteran families?
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown provides funeral services, preplanning, grief support, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, Anglican families, among others.
What sets Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Downtown apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1934, spanning multiple generations of the Castille and Delhomme families.
- Member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, indicating adherence to high service standards.
- Recipient of the "Pursuit of Excellence Award," a national recognition for service.
- Multiple locations in Lafayette and Scott for broader community access.
- Comprehensive financial assistance options, including crowdfunding, life insurance assignment, and lending partnerships.
- Dedicated staff with deep community ties and professional accolades, such as Emily C. Castille's 'Funeral Director of the Year' award.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Southwest Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
- · Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Non-denominational Christian, Anglican. 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.