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2220 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA, 70605
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.
Average in Louisiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Suzanne Hogan helped me purchase my mother’s Preneed cemetery arrangements and made everything so fast and easy. She knew her products and merchandise well and explained everything in great detail. You can tell she truly cares about the people she serves by the effort she put into to making sure that all my questions were answered correctly. She even had suggestions for a granite bench in the future and was able to draw a mental picture for me of what my mothers space will look like once the sidewalk and future development starts. Truly an asset!”
— Robyn Druilhet
“Update: My call was returned and Suzanne has been helping my family resolve our issue. My Mom has a plot that her nephew gave her because he now lives in the New England area. It is next to her parents and sisters that was bought many years ago. My Mom passed away after Hurricane Laura and during the COVID chaos. She and my Dad chose to be buried next to each other at Consolata Cemetery. We want to give the plot to my sister. I have left messages twice with their answering service and no one returns my calls to work out the details.”
— Rick Cormier
“I purchased my final resting plot yesterday. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They made that dreadful yet necessary purchase much easier.”
— Willyne Kestel
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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