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Planning a Funeral in New Orleans

New Orleans has many unique traditions and resources for planning a funeral or memorial service. New Orleans’ funeral tradition combines cultural influences from West Africa and Europe. One popular tradition includes jazz funerals with family, friends, and musicians, which often includes a march from the funeral home to the cemetery or burial site. The musical march is seen as a celebration of life and a mourning of death.

Near-Term & Immediate Planning

Family members making at-need funeral plans after a loved one dies can be a tough experience dealing with intense emotions and managing grief. Imminent financial concerns may also add to the stress of everything. Making funeral arrangements relieves family members of some of the stress of organizing and catering. Get step-by-step guidance that will make it easier to find, prepare, and make arrangements. Our Planning Center includes the option to schedule virtual and in-person meetings with a specialist, and make arrangements. These resources offer assistance for immediate needs and pre-planning.

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Immediate Planning

Immediate-need planning may include assistance throughout the process, finding intimate and unique settings, flower arrangements, headstone creation, writing an obituary, transportation arrangements, planning for a veteran, customizing a burial, planning cremation and a memorial, and more. We are here to help. Schedule a free one-on-one consultation with a funeral or cemetery specialist by phone, in person, or virtually.

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Free Funeral Planning Guide

Download our free burial & funeral planning guide for step by step guidance and a detailed checklist for funeral arrangements.

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Resources for Funeral Planning in New Orleans

Cemetery.com offers resources to find a funeral home or cemetery in the New Orleans area. We will find and schedule an arrangement meeting with an expert who can plan the necessary steps. Cemetery.com offers all types of resources to help plan funerals, including a glossary of terms that may be unfamiliar to those planning a funeral for the first time.

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Cemetery & Funeral Costs in New Orleans

Funeral costs vary depending on the location and loved one’s final wishes. The average funeral cost in New Orleans is $7,290. The items to factor in are the hearse, casket, funeral home service fee, burial plot, headstone, viewing, and staff charges for any services. There are separate fees associated with cremation services. Many people pre-planning for funerals choose to take out an insurance policy or set aside a fund to cover the cost of a funeral.

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Cremation & Memorial Services in New Orleans

Memorial services are common for cremations. There are numerous options in New Orleans to honor the deceased before or after cremation: some choose to give family and friends a chance to say farewell before the cremation through a final viewing, or holding a service before or after the cremation. Many families opt for a memorial service afterward to honor and commemorate their loved ones. A memorial service allows friends and family to come together and share their grief.

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