5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70124
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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Louisiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“Lake Lawn was so helpful with getting my husbands arrangements done. The staff was so efficient with getting all of the documents and necessary paperwork complete. They were very important in every way. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.”
— ELIZABETH MCASHAN
“I would like to commend the staff of Lake Lawn Funeral Home and Metairie Cemetery. Elise was very helpful in assisting us with planning all the details of my mother's funeral. She was always available to answer the many questions we had and arranged everything so that the visitation as well as the mass in the chapel were beautiful. Marcia did an amazing job helping us gather 16 signatures from family members so my mother could be interred in the family grave. The family is scattered throughout the country and much of the contact information we had was incorrect but she stuck with it and we completed everything within 2 days. She kept us all calm through what seemed to us to be a confusing situation. Both Marcia and Elise were professional, helpful, and above all, caring and personable. They and the rest of the staff at the funeral home and cemetery are amazing people. Thank you.”
— Bill Gerhardt
“Thank you for your kind and caring staff. We were well informed while our wants and needs were addressed without any issues. Luckily, we were blessed our parents had a burial policy thru Lakelawn and we were able to give mom the kind of funeral she deserved. Thank you for everything”
— Ann Francis
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
Are you Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries?
Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
Claim your free listing“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.