Veteran services at Tangi Crematory
Tangi Crematory in Hammond, LA supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, graveside service, memorial service, and veterans benefits assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in LA, about 43 miles from Tangi Crematory. 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
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, so 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Tangi Crematory 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 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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Hammond Chamber of Commerce
- · Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce
- · Louisiana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits
- · Social Security Benefits
- · Pre-Planning
- · Insurance Claims
- · Death Certificates
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Assemblies of God, Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.