The Funeral Process New Orleans LA
Before proceeding, be sure to determine if the deceased set forth specific instructions regarding these steps in a pre-arranged funeral plan. There are various advantages to making funeral plans in advance.
Boissiere-Labat Funeral Home
(504) 944-4958
(504) 944-4958
1703 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Charbonnet Funerals
(504) 581-4411
(504) 581-4411
1615 Saint Philip St
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Louisiana Undertaking Co
(504) 945-2145
(504) 945-2145
1449 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Gertrude Geddes-Willis Funeral
(504) 522-2525
(504) 522-2525
1610 Lapeyrouse St
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Blandin Undertaking Co
(504) 525-1733
(504) 525-1733
1116 Saint Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Carr-Llopis & Boissiere Mortuary
(504) 523-4387
(504) 523-4387
1703 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Boissiere-Labat Family Funeral Service
(504) 944-4958
(504) 944-4958
1703 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Tharp-Sontheimer-Laudumiey Hms
(504) 566-1700
(504) 566-1700
1225 N Rampart St
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Boissiere-Arceneaux-Labat Home
(504) 944-4958
(504) 944-4958
1703 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Rhodes Funeral Home
(504) 943-6621
(504) 943-6621
1716 N Claiborne Ave
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
The Funeral Process
The Steps in Planning a Funeral
In most cases, planning a funeral involves the following steps and choices:
- First Calls. Make the "first calls" to notify the appropriate parties and have the deceased removed from the place of death. See First Calls for details. It may be necessary to arrange transportation between cities. Click here for details.
- Funeral Arrangements. Meet with a funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral services, including ceremonies and care of the deceased. See Funeral Arrangements for details.
- Funeral Products. Select and purchase the necessary funeral products (e.g., casket, burial vault, cremation urn, etc.) and memorial items (e.g., grave marker, online memorial). See Funeral Products for details.
- Cemetery Arrangements. Meet with representatives of the selected cemetery to purchase cemetery property (e.g., grave space, crypt, niche for an urn, etc.) and arrange cemetery services. See Cemetery Arrangements for details.
- Financial, Estate and Other Matters. Pay for the funeral services and merchandise — see Funeral Costs . After the funeral, handle all estate, financial, and administrative matters of the deceased. For details, see Estate, Financial and Administrative Matters , Claiming Death Benefits , and Obtaining Death Certificates .
Consider Planning a Funeral in Advance
Before proceeding, be sure to determine if the deceased set forth specific instructions regarding these steps in a pre-arranged funeral plan. There are various advantages to making funeral plans in advance (see Planning Ahead ).
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