Tangi Crematory

Veteran services at Tangi Crematory

Tangi Crematory in Hammond, LA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Harry McKneely & Son assists families with accessing U.S. government benefits for veterans, which include a grave space in a national cemetery for the veteran and their spouse (for those with other than a dishonorable discharge), a government-issued grave marker, and a U.S. Burial Flag at no cost. Veterans are also eligible for burial honors, typically involving a two-person team to play taps, fold the flag, and present it. The funeral home provides guidance on contacting the local Veterans Affairs Office." Published pricing lists $5,595 for basic burial and $2,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, and veterans benefits assistance. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, approximately 43 miles from Tangi Crematory. Tangi Crematory 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. Tangi Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Tangi Crematory publish funeral prices?

Tangi Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (985) 345-5801, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Tangi Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Tangi Crematory is located at 1311 University Ave. in Hammond, LA. You can reach the home at (985) 345-5801. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Tangi Crematory offer veteran families?

Tangi Crematory provides funerals, cremation, traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Tangi Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Harry McKneely & Son assists families with accessing U.S. government benefits for veterans, which include a grave space in a national cemetery for the veteran and their spouse (for those with other than a dishonorable discharge), a government-issued grave marker, and a U.S. Burial Flag at no cost. Veterans are also eligible for burial honors, typically involving a two-person team to play taps, fold the flag, and present it. The funeral home provides guidance on contacting the local Veterans Affairs Office.

Which faith traditions does Tangi Crematory accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Assemblies of God, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Tangi Crematory apart

Operates the only on-site crematory in Tangipahoa Parish since 2008, ensuring direct supervision of cremations.
Family-owned and operated for generations, assisting families throughout Tangipahoa, Livingston, and surrounding parishes for over 70 years.
Offers diverse service packages, including traditional burial, one-day burial, graveside service, traditional cremation, cremation with memorial service, and direct cremation, designed to accommodate various budgets.
Provides extensive administrative support for families, including assistance with veteran benefits, social security benefits, insurance claims, and death certificate procurement.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veterans Benefits Assistance

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Crematory

· Office

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Hammond Chamber of Commerce
· Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce
· Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veterans Benefits
· Social Security Benefits
· Pre-Planning
· Insurance Claims
· Death Certificates

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Assemblies of God, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.

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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.

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How 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.