General Price List

General Price List

Lisa Nata Hughes, CFSP, CPC, CCSP

Owner ∙ Funeral Director

21400 S I-12 Service Road, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, United States

These prices are effective as of May 12, 2025 but are subject to change without notice.


The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic services and overhead. If legal or other requirements mean you must buy any items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reason in writing on the statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected.

 

Funeral and Cremation Packages

 

Platinum Funeral Service - $4,955

The Platinum Funeral Service includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, embalming, dressing, cosmetology, and casketing of deceased, use of facilities and staff for evening visitation and next day funeral service in our chapel or use of staff and equipment for funeral services at your church, use of hearse, service utility vehicle, staff and equipment for graveside service, and tribute package. 

 

Premier Funeral Service - $4,555

The Premier Funeral Service includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, embalming, dressing, cosmetology, and casketing of deceased, use of facilities and staff for one day visitation and funeral service in our chapel or use of staff and equipment for funeral services at your church, use of hearse, service utility vehicle, staff and equipment for graveside service, and tribute package.

 

Choice Graveside Service - $3,555

The Choice Graveside Service includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, washing of unembalmed remains, dressing and casketing of deceased, temporary shelter, and other preparation of remains, obtaining necessary authorizations, use of hearse, service utility vehicle, staff and equipment for graveside service, and register book package.

 

Elite Funeral Service Followed by Cremation - $4,355

(with Batesville Select Rental Casket - $5,400 *)

The Elite Funeral Service followed by Cremation includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, embalming, dressing, cosmetology, and casketing of deceased, use of facilities and staff for one day visitation and funeral service in our chapel or use of staff and equipment for funeral services at your church, use of hearse, service utility vehicle, temporary urn, crematory charges, tribute urn, and tribute package. (* with Batesville Select Rental Casket or you may purchase the casket of your choice.)

 

Signature Cremation followed by Celebration of Life ∙ Memorial Service - $3,355

The Signature Cremation followed by Celebration of Life ∙ Memorial Service includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, preparation and care of deceased, use of facilities and staff for private identification, alternative container, one day visitation and memorial service in our chapel or use of staff and equipment for memorial services at your church, service utility vehicle, temporary urn, crematory charges, and tribute package which includes funeral notice preparation and placement on our website, deluxe register book, custom prayer cards, tribute urn, and tribute video.

 

Tribute Signature Cremation - $2,195

The Tribute Signature Cremation package includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, preparation and care of deceased, use of facilities and staff for private identification, alternative container, service utility vehicle, crematory charges, and tribute package which includes funeral notice preparation and placement on our website, deluxe register book, custom prayer cards, tribute urn, and tribute video. 

 

Direct Cremation - $1,855

If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering). The container we provide is a minimum cardboard container. Our charge for direct cremation includes basic services of the funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to our funeral home, service utility vehicle, cremation, temporary urn, and crematory charges.

 

Itemized Pricing

 

Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff - $1,995

This fee for our basic services and overhead will be added to the total cost of the funeral arrangements you select. (This fee is already included in our charges for direct cremations, immediate burials and forwarding or receiving remains.) Our fee includes, but is not limited to, availability of staff 24 hours a day to respond to initial requests for service, the arrangement conference, coordination with clergy, church, cemetery, crematory, military, and other parties involved in the final disposition of the deceased. Preparation of necessary forms for governmental agencies. This fee includes a proportionate share of our basic overhead costs, facility insurance, maintenance, utility, equipment and inventory expenses, and secretarial and administrative costs.

 

Embalming - $895

Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial.

Other Preparation of the Body             

Cosmetology, dressing, and casketing - $375

Reconstruction when necessary (per hour) - $175

Autopsy, Anatomical, or tissue donation repair - $225

Washing and Disinfecting of Unembalmed remains - $195

 

Use of Facilities and Staff


Facilities and Staff for Visitation - $525

Our services include set-up of visitation area, placement of encased remains, display of floral arrangements, supervision of staff and attendance during the visitation.

Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony - $525

Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of staff and attendance during the funeral ceremony.

Equipment and Staff for Visitation for Church Service - $525

Our services include set-up of visitation area, placement of encased remains, display of floral arrangements, supervision of staff and attendance during the visitation.

Equipment and Staff for Funeral Ceremony for Church Service - $525

Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of staff and attendance during the funeral ceremony.

Equipment and Staff for Committal ∙ Graveside Service - $525

Our services include accompaniment of the remains to the cemetery, supervision of staff and attendance during graveside service.

Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service - $525

Our services include coordinating the memorial arrangements, supervision of staff and attendance during the memorial ceremony.

 

Transportation


Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home - $425

Transfer within a 35-mile radius. Additional distance will be charged $3.00 per mile.

Hearse ∙ Funeral Coach - $495

Transfer within a 35-mile radius. Additional distance will be charged $3.00 per mile.

Service ∙ Utility Vehicle - $325

Transfer within a 35-mile radius. Additional distance will be charged $3.00 per mile.

 

Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home - $3,495

This charge includes basic service of funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to funeral home, embalming, obtaining necessary authorizations, and local transfer to airport.

This charge does not include visitation, rites or ceremonies prior to forwarding of the body, transportation or shipping charges.


Receiving Remains From Another Funeral Home - $2,595

This charge includes basic service of funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to funeral home, temporary shelter and other preparation of remains, obtaining necessary authorizations, transportation of remains to cemetery or crematory. This charge does not include visitation, rites or ceremonies.


Receiving Remains From Another Funeral Home with Graveside Service - $3,595

 

Immediate Burial - $3,095

This charge includes basic service of funeral director and staff, transfer of remains to funeral home, temporary shelter and other preparation of remains, obtaining necessary authorizations, transportation of remains to cemetery.

This charge does not include embalming, visitation, rites or ceremonies.

 

Funeral Merchandise


Caskets and Cremation Containers - A complete list will be provided at the funeral home.

Click for complete casket selection. Batesville Meaningful Selections.
$995 - $10,692


Outer Burial Containers - A complete list will be provided at the funeral home.
$2,295 - $4,995


Cremation Urns, Keepsakes, and Jewelry - A complete list will be provided at the funeral home.
$51 - $2,995


Urn Vaults - A complete list will be provided at the funeral home.               
$795 - $1,095


Tribute Package - Includes memorial register book, prayer cards, acknowledgement cards, and video tribute.
$275


Memorial Register Book - $75

Prayer Cards (100) - $65

Video Tribute (100 Photos) - $175

Acknowledgement cards (25) - $25

Laminated Book Marker - $3

Combination Shipping Unit - $250

Air tray - $250

Disaster Body Pouch - $125

 

Cemetery Services

Includes cemetery setup and equipment. Monday – Saturday, before 3 pm


Opening and closing inground by machine - $895

Opening and closing inground by hand - $1,495

Opening and closing Mausoleum Crypt - $695

Opening and closing inground Urn Burial - $645

Opening and closing Vault Lid - $1,295

Sundays - additional, and Monday – Saturday after 3 pm - $400

Cemetery - grave setup: tent, chairs, & lowering devise - $450

 

Outer Burial Container 

Stainless Steel Triune. Standard protection. Double reinforced concrete.
30” $3,695 - 34” $4,995


Venetian. Basic protection. Single reinforced concrete.
30” $2,495 - 34” $2,995


Monticello 30". Basic protection. Single reinforced concrete. 
30” $2,295


Monticello 34”. Basic protection. Single reinforced concrete.
34” $2,595


State or local law does NOT require that you buy a container to surround the casket in the grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so that the grave will not sink in. Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements.