Veteran services at McFarland Funeral Companies
McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "McFarland Funeral Companies provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,875 for basic burial and $1,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
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.
Published pricing at McFarland Funeral Companies: direct cremation from $1,350. That places direct cremation roughly 38% below the Louisiana median ($2,195). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 16 miles from McFarland Funeral Companies. McFarland Funeral Companies 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. McFarland Funeral Companies is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at McFarland Funeral Companies cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,350. 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 McFarland Funeral Companies located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McFarland Funeral Companies is located at 1901 Burg Jones Lane in Monroe, LA. You can reach the home at (318) 327-5954. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McFarland Funeral Companies offer veteran families?
McFarland Funeral Companies provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McFarland Funeral Companies help veterans with VA burial benefits?
McFarland Funeral Companies provides specialized services for veterans, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Which faith traditions does McFarland Funeral Companies accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets McFarland Funeral Companies apart
- Offers a "Have The Talk of a Lifetime" program to encourage meaningful family conversations about end-of-life wishes.
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email following services.
- Features a detailed online guide on funeral etiquette for visitors and families.
- Offers customization options for burial caskets and urns to create unique tributes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist, Christian. 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.