Veteran services at Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Southside
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Southside is a funeral home in Lafayette, LA that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 35 miles from Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Southside. Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Southside can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Southside also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Southside holds a 5.0-star rating from 209 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Martin & Castille Funeral Home - Southside. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Choosing Martin and Castille was the best decision I could have ever made for my son. As a parent you never want to let your child go, especially when you have cared for them their entire life. The staff not only cared for my son but cared for our family as if we were their family. They answered every question, met every need and showed so much love and compassion when we needed it most. Our final goodbye was beautiful and suited our Damian so well. The staff helped us display everything including his Special Olympics awards and allowed us to play all of his very favorite songs. I felt like every detail was attended to, some even before I asked. Martin and Castille walked with us from beginning to end and I felt so proud that Damian was honored so beautifully in a manner that suited his personality so well. Other family members before us chose Martin and Castille and had the same excellent service.”
“Martin and Castille Funeral home has been the choice of our family for generations. Their professionalism and attention to detail are perfection. I was also impressed by their showing you all that was available in services and products but never trying to sell you an upgrade of anything that you didn’t really want. I highly recommend their services.”
“Martin & Castille were truly amazing. My father was home on hospice and passed at my home. They were there within less than one hour, so professional but also so thoughtful. They gave us time with my father before they took him, and even place the American flag over him since he was a Veteran. They schedule a time which was convenient for us. Met Emily at the funeral home and she assisted in every step of the funeral process. She is a god send. The entire staff from the front desk to the office were so compassionate. Loosing a loved one is tough enough but knowing that this amazing place is there for you and your family very step of the way is a blessing.”
“Martin & Castille provided exceptional care and professionalism for my mother’s funeral. From the first meeting, their staff was compassionate, attentive, and went above and beyond to support our family through such a difficult time. Every detail of the service was handled with dignity and respect, and they made sure everything reflected my mother’s life beautifully. We are deeply grateful for their kindness and guidance throughout the process.”
“Before my dad died, I had to assure him that his funeral arrangements would be made through Martin and Castille Funeral Home downtown. He referred to it as “our funeral home,” because most of our family uses it. As my father expected, he was well attended to. Our family felt welcomed and cared for. They accommodated our special requests, including allowing quiet toys and books in the back for young children. The facilities are beautiful; making this sad experience more comfortable. The wake and Mass were both in the funeral home, making it an easy transition. We are so grateful for Martin and Castille’s professional administration and staff.”
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.