Burden Museum & Gardens
4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
About Burden Museum & Gardens
440-acre site with botanic gardens, 5 miles of paths & an open-air history museum of rural life.
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Louisiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Such a beautiful garden! 🌿🌸 The trails are well-kept, the flowers vibrant, and there are plenty of fun photo-op spots 🎨📸. Perfect for families, solo visits, or a casual date. Plenty of parking available 🚗, and it’s conveniently located right off the interstate. Highly recommend!”
— Bernette Lee
“We enjoyed the walk through the trails. It was December so many garden areas dormant. Some trees turning colors and leaves mostly fallen. The wildlife was not active so we only seen one squirrel and a handful of birds.”
— B.J. Gober
“Today was a very pleasing event due to excellent planning of horticulturist , vendors and Burden's professionals. Weather was more cooperative than usual, parking was diligently handled and signage was well distributed and informative. This was the annual herb and Camilla sale and includes a wide range of flowering and friutbareing plants. Although the site is right on I-10 and Essen I noticed deer tracks amongst their climbing roses growing area proving the deers appreciation of roses, lol.”
— James Hunt
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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