Veteran services at Pellerin Funeral Home
Veteran families in Saint Martinville, LA can turn to Pellerin Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $6,660 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and military honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Pellerin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 36% above the Louisiana median ($2,195). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 47 miles from Pellerin Funeral Home. 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
What does a funeral at Pellerin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Pellerin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pellerin Funeral Home is located at 112 New Market Street in Saint Martinville, LA. You can reach the home at (337) 394-9121. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pellerin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Pellerin Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation, traditional burial, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pellerin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pellerin Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pellerin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Pellerin Funeral Home apart
- Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery expertise by James Allemond
- Therapy Dog Handling services offered by Angie King & Lucy
- Certified Crematory Operator on staff (Patrick J. Menard)
- Multi-generational family ownership since 1921
- Staff involvement in professional and community organizations, including legislative committees and local church music direction
- Provision of a detailed 32-page American Veterans’ Guide to VA Funeral, Burial, & Memorial Benefits
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Southwest Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
- · Breaux Bridge Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce
- · St. Martinville Rotary Club
- · Individual Funeral Directors Association
- · Baker Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery
- · Therapy Dog Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Non-denominational Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English, French.
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.