Funerals are inherently never good experiences. You're mourning the death of a loved one. But Ourso…read moregoes above and beyond to ensure you have the best experience possible. I haven't lived in Gonzales in several years, but when my mother passed away, I knew I would use Ourso. I was not disappointed in my decision. I had never planned a funeral before, but Whitney handled everything with the utmost professionalism and guided me through the process with compassion. She was available via text for any questions I had. Some of the worst days of my life were made a little more bearable thanks to Whitney, Milton and the rest of the Ourso team. I knew they treated me and my family with the sensitivity and care that's essential when you lose a loved one. I appreciated the kindness and excellent service more than I can express.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

This was the hardest thing me and my boys ever had to do. Laying my husband to rest. But Candace…read moreDinger at Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City. She made our experience so much easier than we thought it was going to be. The staff had everything set up so beautiful to accommodate our family and friends. So I would like to THANK the staff for everything they did.

I had a great experience helping lay my grandmother to rest here at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan…read moreCity. The funeral home staff accommodated every need for the viewing, the funeral rites and even helped make keepsakes such as bookmarks and miniature cards with touching sentiments about her. The funeral home allowed ample time for the viewing to help gather friends and family to pay respects, pray and join in happy memories. The home itself had a small café area for refreshments, including a coffee-maker, a water dispenser, vending machines and a refrigerator that had space to hold any other refreshments provided by our family members. At the funeral, the gentleman who assisted the family also provided instructions for pallbearers and coordinated a beautifully memorable ceremony following mass for interment. I'm very impressed with the services Hargrave provided and I'm thankful for their immensely respectable treatment of our family during a solemn time.

We are deeply unhappy with the place we chose for our mother to be buried…read more Unfortunately, everything happened very quickly after our mother passed away. The hospital informed us that we needed to make arrangements as soon as possible because they did not have a morgue available for long-term holding. In the middle of our grief, we visited several cemeteries and ultimately chose Resthaven because it appeared to be the most beautiful and well-maintained option. Between the funeral services and burial lot, our family spent more than $31,000. While it was expensive, we believed we were providing our mother with a premium and dignified final resting place. Sadly, our experience since then has left us with serious regrets. The first issue occurred during our mother's burial service. We watched cemetery staff operate heavy machinery throughout the area with little regard for the surrounding graves. During our mother's burial, we personally witnessed staff break two neighboring tombstones. We also observed machinery being driven directly over multiple graves. It was shocking and upsetting to see such carelessness in a place that is supposed to honor and preserve the memory of loved ones. Witnessing that made us immediately worry about the safety and future condition of our own mother's grave. The second incident occurred only fifteen days later, on June 3rd, our mother's birthday. Our family gathered at her gravesite early that morning and spent the day together remembering and honoring her. Around 10:00 PM, a woman exited a vehicle and approached us aggressively, immediately stating that we needed to leave or she would call the police. There was no introduction, no attempt at a respectful conversation, and no empathy whatsoever. When we asked who she was, she identified herself as the manager, Tiffany. We attempted to explain that it was our mother's birthday and that we had been told we could visit her at any time when we purchased the burial plot. Before we could even finish our sentence, Tiffany interrupted us and responded, "I don't care. Y'all need to leave." Those words were incredibly painful to hear. We understand that cemeteries have rules and operating hours. We understand that employees have responsibilities to enforce those rules. However, there is a respectful and professional way to communicate with grieving families. Even if exceptions could not be made, a simple explanation delivered with compassion would have gone a long way. Instead, we were met with hostility and indifference. Tiffany ultimately called the police. The responding officers themselves were respectful and apologetic, explaining that although they understood the situation, we would need to leave. We complied. What continues to hurt us is not that we were asked to leave. What hurts is how we were treated while grieving our mother on her birthday. Losing our mother has been one of the most painful experiences our family has ever faced. Knowing that she is buried in a place where we witnessed damaged graves, careless operation of heavy equipment, and such a complete lack of compassion from management only makes that pain worse. As a result of these experiences, our family is now seriously considering relocating our mother's remains elsewhere. We never expected to feel this way after spending so much to ensure she would be laid to rest in a place worthy of her memory. We hope Resthaven's management will take these concerns seriously and reflect on how grieving families deserve to be treated--with dignity, professionalism, and compassion.

I am just able to write now.(grief) My husband passed away last June and I can't say enough on how…read morewonderful Mr. Jett and I believe it was a lady named Haley were. Mr. Jett especially handled things I didn't even think about. He never tried to pressure me into purchasing things I didn't want. I have been to many funerals since and not all funeral homes take care of details like they did. Also, the gave me good advice on how to proceed after my husbands death. Thank you Thank you Mr. Jett.

The director and staff of Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home provided impeccable top notch customer…read moreservice for our mom's Celebration of Life services. Every detail we requested went flawless. My sister and I were not forced to purchase anything. The director was a source of comfort during this chspter of our lives. Our mom was absolutely beautiful. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts Kay Stewart.

From the owner: Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home, proudly serves Baton Rouge and the surrounding parishes including New…read moreOrleans and Shreveport. Our multicultural staff provide both comfort and information to those wishing to make pre-need or at-need arrangements. Knowing that our families come from all faiths and locations of Louisiana, the staff at Wilson Wooddale seek to meet the needs of our culturally diverse community. We are proud of our exceptional customer service and for treating all families with compassion and dignity. We will continue to strive to be a strong foundation to our surrounding communities and families. Our goal is to provide peace-of-mind to our families through the celebration of life and love of those who have passed. Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home offers a full line of funeral, cremation and celebrant services, including: - Traditional funerals - Memorial services - Graveside ceremonies - Basic and full service cremation options - Collaboration with other funeral homes

Mike and Milton were very informative on all of the proceedings, starting with the planning and…read morefinishing all the way to the cemetery. They were available to answer any questions that I had, no matter when I thought of them. They made contacting them very easy and convenient. Milton made sure everything was running smoothly and on time. He and Jamie helped direct my moves behind the scenes. They even offered aftercare services that helped deal with estate planning, which was a complete surprise but super helpful. It truly was a blessing to deal with Church Funeral Services and I would recommend them to anyone. Your loved ones will be in caring hands.

Church Funeral Services Director Mike Clark treated my grieving extended family members with…read moredisrespect while in a meeting about cremating our dear loved one who passed during the pandemic. We are appalled. During your time of grief, go elsewhere and avoid this establishment.

I used this pick up service through a local funeral home. Louis, the attendant was very…read moreprofessional. He arrived in a timely manner. He attended to my love one with great care. I would recommend Yolo.P to all families.

From the owner: Yolo.P has 8 years in the funeral service industry. We will provide your love one the respect and…read morecare needed to get them to their destination.

I cannot say enough good things about LN Hughes Funeral services. They are FULL service, kind,…read morecaring, compassionate, and attention to detail. Lisa has set up a beautiful, welcoming, totally non-creepy place to celebrate life and lay loved ones to rest. They are technically advanced and have a reception area, really taking care of all your needs. Lisa and her staff are fantastic, affordable and really make a difficult time as easy as can be. Thank you so much from me and my family Lisa. You are wonderful and truly appreciated

From the owner: At LN Hughes Funeral Services, we are dedicated to making a difficult time easier. As a family…read moreowned and operated funeral home, we will work with you to create a memorable service that honors your loved one and affordably meets your needs.