Benevolent Funeral Home Inc
401 E Union St, Minden, LA, 71055
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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.
What Families Say
“Rev Carter and his staff took care of my brother in law, my uncle, and my mother and all were very good. Rev Carter worked with us and nearly gave us our mothers funeral free “almost” and he was very patient and understanding. A trusted name.”
— The Ministry Inc.
“If I could rate 0 stars I would. My stepdad passed away in December 2020, therefore my family had this funeral home to handle all of his preparations. In the beginning, the staff seemed to be professional and very helpful. Fast forward to April 2021, my family is STILL waiting on a death certificate (4 months later), and have been given the runaround for the past 2 months as to why it is taking so long for them to produce a certificate for a CO-VID RELATED DEATH! Both the secretary and Victor Carter have lied to my mother repeatedly as to why they claim they haven’t received a death certificate. They’ve gone so far as to blame the doctors at the hospital still needing to sign off on it, as well as claiming Bienville Parish has the death certificate in their possession , which they deny because we’ve called to confirm. Bienville also informed us that Victor Carter didn’t sign off on the death certificate until LAST MONTH! There has obviously been something suspicious surrounding the hold up & we’ve yet to receive clear information on EXACTLY went wrong but it’s obvious they’re hiding something. I would NOT recommend anyone to use this funeral home!!”
— Keshia Brooks
“Some of the kindest people I have ever met. They handled my mom beautifully and really helped us through the whole process with sensitivity. I would highly recommend them in your time off need and grief. Their focus is on the family, not trying to get all the money they can. They offered options and never once pushed me to buy any of them. Only place I will use if I find myself needing these services.”
— Kristie Beeson
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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