Veteran services at Semien-Lewis Mortuary
For veterans in Jennings, LA, Semien-Lewis Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,720 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 4.9 rating from 12 reviews on Google.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 4 miles from Semien-Lewis Mortuary. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Semien-Lewis Mortuary has a 4.9-star rating from 12 Google reviews.
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 Semien-Lewis Mortuary publish funeral prices?
Semien-Lewis Mortuary has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (337) 824-0521 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Semien-Lewis Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Semien-Lewis Mortuary is located at 819 State Street in Jennings, LA. You can reach the home at (337) 824-0521. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Semien-Lewis Mortuary offer veteran families?
Semien-Lewis Mortuary provides funeral planning, veteran services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Semien-Lewis Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Semien-Lewis Mortuary mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Semien-Lewis Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Semien-Lewis Mortuary?
Semien-Lewis Mortuary holds a 4.9-star rating across 12 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Semien-Lewis Mortuary apart
- Specialized resources and articles dedicated to supporting grieving children and teenagers.
- Dedicated veteran services that pay tribute to America's service members with honor and pride, reflecting co-founder Antoine Semien Sr.'s military background.
- Founding members, Mary E. Semien and Antoine Semien Sr., brought extensive experience to the mortuary, including Mary E. Semien's 51 years as a licensed funeral director.
- Facility consistently described by testimonials as peaceful, elegant, and state-of-the-art.
Military and veteran services listed
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grieving Children and Teenagers Support
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist.
Branches of service mentioned
Semien-Lewis Mortuary's description of its services mentions these branches:
What families have said
Mr. Arthur and his team guide families through preparation with patience, coordinating everything from planning to services. The beautiful facility and thorough coordination mean families return for subsequent arrangements.
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.