Heavenly Gates Funeral Home
1339 Jewell St, Shreveport, LA, 71101
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
“These angels helped me and my family to give our dear mama Cynita Fuggent Reed a beautiful home going ceremony.They dressed her and did her makeup beautifully, she looked like a Queen in her casket in that lovely blue dress. They are compassionate and kind. My mom always said that she wanted Heavenly Gates to do her funeral and we honored her wishes. This is the best funeral home!”
— aiesha lawes
“Be careful folks! I ordered 10 death certificates from Heavenly Gates Funeral Home. I only received 5. I believe they gave the other death certificates to other people that I did not authorized them to. I have asked several times where were the other 5 and whom did they give them to; i am the executor of my mother's estate. No one helped me pay ONE DIME for her funeral or the death certificates. THIS IS LOUSY, ILLEGAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL BUSINESS PRACTICES.”
— tammy leachman
“I can't say enough good things about Patrick from Heavenly Gates. The night my grandmother passed away, he went above and beyond to talk us through the process and answered numerous questions. During this difficult time, I also had to catch a flight and he made sure to show me where to go by following him. I'd like to say my grandmother and Patrick took good care of me. Thank you!”
— Angela Russell
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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