Funeral Costs in Shreveport, LA (2026)

Based on data from 12 funeral homes in Shreveport, Louisiana. Average direct cremation: $1,909.

How much does a funeral cost in Shreveport?

Direct Cremation $1,909 from $1,100

Basic Services Fee $2,270

Funeral Home Prices in Shreveport, Louisiana

Itemized pricing from 12 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Aulds Funeral Home 7849 E Kings Hwy	$1,100	—	$1,495	318-797-8124
Benevolent Funeral Home Inc 1624 Milam St	$1,495	—	$900	318-221-1627
Boone Funeral Home 3903 Meriwether Rd	$2,115	—	$2,970	318-688-5509
Centuries Memorial Funeral Home 8801 Mansfield Rd	$3,095	—	$2,995	318-686-4334
Forest Park Funeral Home 1201 Louisiana Ave	$1,100	—	$2,250	318-221-7181
Good Samaritan Funeral Home Inc 2200 Laurel St	$1,295	—	$1,995	318-221-7337
Heavenly Gates Funeral Home 1339 Jewell Street	$1,895	—	$1,799	888-223-5220
Osborn Funeral Home 3631 Southern Ave	$3,480	—	$3,620	318-865-8426
Rose-Neath Funeral Homes Inc 1815 Marshall St	$1,845	—	$3,450	318-222-0348
Rose-Neath Funeral Homes Inc 2500 Southside Dr	$1,845	—	$3,450	318-687-1256
Williams, J S, & Son Funeral Home 1104 Pierre Ave	$1,650	—	$725	318-221-6169
Winnfield Funeral Home 3701 Hollywood Ave	$1,995	—	$1,595	318-631-0203

Understanding Funeral Costs in Shreveport

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee — avg $2,270 in Shreveport

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation — avg $1,909 in Shreveport

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Shreveport, prices start as low as $1,100.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming — typically $500–$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Louisiana must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Shreveport

What is the average funeral cost in Shreveport, Louisiana?

Funeral costs in Shreveport, Louisiana vary by funeral home and service type. We have 12 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Shreveport?

Direct cremation in Shreveport averages $1,909, with prices ranging from $1,100 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Shreveport, Louisiana, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Shreveport, this fee averages $2,270. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Shreveport funeral costs compare to Louisiana averages?

Louisiana's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Shreveport before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Shreveport, Louisiana is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 12+ homes in Shreveport and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

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