Carver Memorial Cemetery
498 Kennie Rd, Shreveport, LA, 71106
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
“Imagine going to the cemetery for your granny‘s birthday to give her flowers and some balloons and you see that her headstone has been moved, and there is ANOTHER person buried literally in the same spot your granny has been resting since 2016! I can’t even begin to explain how HURTFUL and DISRESPECTFUL this to my family. PLEASE IF YALL HAVE FAMILY OR FRIENDS BURIED OUT THERE PLEASE GO CHECK ON THEIR RESTING SPOT cause i can’t even imagine who else this has happen to and they don't know 🥺”
— Jackie Price
“Heart breaking that so many of our ancestors have been disgraced. Disgraceful because the property is not kept up - broken tree limbs, piles of dirt and gavel. The roads are pathetic with holes broken ground. If you aren’t sure where your loved one is buried, it could be hopeless. Carver actually charges an additional $95 for a grave to be marked. This place has taken advantage of the fact that families would like to bury family members in the same area instead of burying family members in different cemeteries. If you plan to visit the grave of a love one please bring grass cutters, trash bags and be prepared to pull weeds up. It’s a mess!”
— Lucinda Thornton
“My parents purchased plots for our family members many years ago. Over the years, I have laid to rest my Brother, Sister, Mother, and most recently, my Father. It is very unfortunate that the Management for the Cemetery is blaming the deplorable conditions on the unavailability of workers. This situation has been ongoing for many years. Yes, we are In a Pandemic, but there are too many lawn service companies in Shreveport for this to be used as an excuse. If the current Management is unable to maintain the upkeep of the Cemetery, then the property should be sold to someone who is more capable. Our loved ones deserve so much better. Excuses don't produce RESULTS!”
— Linda Davis
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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