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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Compassionate Funeral Services in Southern Louisiana
Falgout Funeral Homes has served Southern Louisiana since 1912, rooted in a legacy of compassion, dignity, and respect. Founded by Leonard Falgout, Sr., our commitment to community care has been upheld across generations through personalized funeral and cemetery services. We offer traditional funerals, cremation, burial, and mausoleum entombment, alongside pre-need planning to ease future burdens. Our experienced team collaborates closely with families to create meaningful tributes, honoring lives with tailored ceremonies, from tribute videos to military honors.Operating multiple locations, we maintain beautifully landscaped cemeteries and provide 24/7 support during times of loss. Our expertise extends to veterans' services, grief resources, and cultural traditions, ensuring every family receives attentive, ethical care. As a locally trusted leader, we prioritize transparency, professionalism, and community connection, guiding families through difficult transitions with empathy and integrity.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Veterans Honors
Grief Support
Cemetery Services
Tribute Videos
Memorial Ceremonies
Urn Vaults
Online Obituaries
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- We offer over a century of experience serving Southern Louisiana with dignity.
- Our team provides personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to family needs.
- We specialize in veterans' honors and pre-need planning for future peace of mind.
- Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate support during times of loss.
- We maintain beautifully landscaped cemeteries and offer grief counseling resources.
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
Professional staff
24/7 availability
Community involvement
Services
Funeral Services
Falgout Funeral Homes offers traditional funeral services with customizable elements like tribute videos, military honors, and personalized visitations. Families may choose chapel, church, or venue-specific ceremonies. Our staff coordinates floral arrangements, clergy, and music to reflect the deceased's life. We provide grief support resources and assist with death certificates and VA benefits for veterans.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with flexible memorialization choices, including urn burial, columbarium niches, or scattering. Families may opt for pre-cremation viewings or private ceremonies. Our team guides clients through VA cremation benefits and provides keepsake options like fingerprint jewelry or LifeGem diamonds created from cremains.
Pre-Need Planning
Our pre-need services allow individuals to document funeral preferences and prepay arrangements. This process reduces emotional and financial burdens on families while ensuring personal wishes are honored. We provide planning checklists and assist with legal documentation for cemetery plots or service preferences.
Veterans Services
We specialize in veterans' funeral benefits, including flag presentations, Taps performances, and VA reimbursement claims. Our staff assists with DD214 documentation, headstone requests, and eligibility for national cemetery burials, ensuring military service members receive full honors.
Grief Support
Falgout provides grief counseling referrals, memorial keepsakes, and educational materials about the grieving process. We offer online obituary tributes with guestbooks and livestreaming options for distant mourners, fostering community connection during healing.
People
Delbert "Bert" Comardelle
General Manager, Embalmer and Funeral Director
With decades of local experience, Delbert "Bert" Comardelle leads operations at Falgout Funeral Homes, combining managerial expertise with hands-on funeral service provision to support Southern Louisiana families.
Meagan C. Callais
Assistant Manager, Embalmer and Funeral Director
Meagan C. Callais brings professional expertise in embalming and funeral direction, contributing to Falgout's tradition of compassionate care while managing daily operations across multiple locations.
Shelly P. Delatte
Pre-Need Counselor
Shelly P. Delatte specializes in advance planning consultations, helping families document future wishes while providing empathetic guidance through Falgout's pre-need service options.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation, burial, mausoleum entombment, and pre-need planning options.
Do you specialize in veterans' services?
Yes, we coordinate military funeral honors, VA benefits assistance, and memorial items for veterans.
Can I plan funeral services in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-need planning to document preferences and reduce future family burdens.
Are grief support resources available?
We provide grief counseling, memorialization guidance, and community resources for bereaved families.
Do you handle out-of-town arrangements?
Yes, we assist with transportation logistics, obituaries, and coordinating services across locations.
