J. E. Hixson & Sons
3001 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
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
“We really appreciate and highly recommend Hixson and especially our funeral director Jerry. Everything turned out very beautiful for my dad. Love always, Matthew's mom, forever 15; my dad passed unexpectedly 😢 but so grateful 🙏 for Jerry and everyone at Hixson.”
— Lin Mossow
“We recently lost a very special person to our family. My mother in law. One of the toughest times in a person's life is making arrangements for a loved one. Jerry Darby made it a quick and comfortable (as much as it could be) experience for our family. He went 100 extra miles for us. He is more than a 5 star director. Even at the times when we didn't know what to do or how to handle it he walked us through everything. I highly recommend if you need anything call him directly!!!!”
— Brooke Bower
“I got to plan my husband's cremation unexpectedly. I worked Mike and Bryce whom were amazing and compassionate through some of the toughest moments of my life. Bryce went above and beyond to make sure I knew my options and answered any questions I had. I was truly blessed by the professionalism, the love and support that was shown to me. Thank you all very much!! Joyce Daigle”
— Joyce
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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