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Choosing a Cemetery
If you are getting ready to lay a loved one to rest and want to offer them a burial, you want to find the right cemetery. Here are some tips that can help you manage this decision.
When you start choosing how you will lay your loved one to rest, you want to consider the cemetery for their burial. If there are many in your area, this is not such an easy decision to make. To help you find the exact kind of cemetery you want and the best location for your loved one to be laid to rest, there are some tips that directors of funeral homes in New Iberia, LA want you to remember.
Consider the location. Not everyone does this and it can be a mistake. If you are the person who will be maintaining the gravesite or who will be visiting it most often, you want to be sure you do not have to travel a long distance to do so. If you will be sharing these duties with someone else, you want to also consider finding a location that is convenient for both of you. This is important so do not skip it.
Another thing that you want to make sure of is that you know what the maintenance services are like. Not all cemeteries offer maintenance and that can mean that you will have to do this on your own. Some people do not have time to do so or cannot take care of this task. If that is something that worries you, be sure to ask the cemetery about this before you make a choice.
You also want to remember that not all cemeteries allow all kinds of caskets. This is something you want to take some time to consider, especially if you would like to offer your loved one a biodegradable casket for a green burial. Some cemeteries do not allow these because they can cause the earth to collapse. By asking about this before making a decision, you will be able to get exactly what you want for your loved one.
You want to take the time to ask about the grave markers the cemetery allows, too. If you see that the cemetery has a uniform look, this can mean that they only allow certain kinds of markers. You do not want to purchase something that you cannot use, so do keep that in mind and ask before choosing.
For urn inurnment, you will want to make sure that the cemetery has a place that is designated for this. You do not want to have to worry about moving your loved one's ashes after they have been scattered or buried. About
cremation myths, cemeteries may also have certain policies in place regarding this. You will want to make sure that you are aware of these before making any decisions.
These are some important tips that can help you find the exact cemetery you want for your loved one’s burial. Ask lots of questions and be sure that you inquire about the caskets they allow, the markers they prefer, and the maintenance they offer. All of these things will help you decide on the right cemetery. You can learn more about all of this and funeral etiquette by reaching out to a New Iberia, LA funeral home like us at Pellerin Funeral Homes. Our team is here to ensure that you can get the exact services you want for your loved one without any added stress. You can give us a call right now or you can stop by one of our locations today to speak with one of our experts.
Jim is originally from Orange, Texas and attended Northwestern State University while on a golf scholarship. Jim graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
After graduation, he returned to Texas, where he started a family and worked for an industrial transportation warehouse.
In 2002, Jim received a degree in Applied Sciences from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Sciences and returned to Natchitoches. He has been professionally employed as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since obtaining this degree.
Jim joined the staff at Blanchard-St. Denis in March 2008 and became General Manager in 2017. Jim’s level of care for the families he serves is shown everyday by his strong work ethic and his compassion for others at one of the most difficult times in their life.
He is married to Laura Flores and together they are owners of a local restaurant. In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and occasionally playing golf with his son, Joe.
Dawn Slaughter has been a resident of Natchitoches since 1994. She moved to Natchitoches from Bossier City to attend Northwestern State University, but South Louisiana will always be “home”. Her dad spent 23 years in the Air Force, during which time she was fortunate enough to live abroad for 3 years and traveled to several countries. She met her husband Jason, at NSU. They have three beautiful daughters, Madison, Morgan, and Mikayla. In 2011, she graduated from Northwestern.
She was a stay-at-home mom for many years. Her husband has subcontracted for cemetery service for the funeral home for over 20 years. She began working at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in November of 2018 as the office administrator and received her funeral director’s license in July of 2019. Dawn takes pride in helping the families of Natchitoches during some of their most difficult times, and helping them prepare their final arrangements to lessen the grief for their families.
Dawn is very active in her church, teaching her little third graders in Sunday School and singing in the choir at Christmas time. She is a member of the Les Amies Service Organization and enjoys volunteering in the community. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and quilting. She is her daughter’s biggest fan in all of their pursuits.
Hunter was raised in Many, Louisiana, he graduated from Negreet High School in 2013. He then obtained an associate degree in applied sciences from Dallas institute of Funeral Service to practice Funeral Directing and Embalming.
In December of 2022, Hunter joined the staff of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Through Hunter’s 10 years of service in the funeral industry he learned how much he loves helping families through the toughest time of their life. Hunter takes pride in treating each family he cares for like his own.
Hunter has two children, Anniston Kate and Lawson. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, watching any kind of sport, but most of all spending time his children and family.
Tommy started his career with Blanchard St. Denis working part-time. He joined our funeral home full-time in 2011 after retiring from the United States Postal Service with 37 years of service.
Tommy is a lifelong resident of Natchitoches where he graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1970. He furthered his education by receiving an associate degree from Northwestern State University.
He is married to Lisa McClellan. They have 4 children between them and are fondly known as Pepaw and Nana to 8 wonderful grandchildren. Tommy loves the game of golf and plays every chance he gets. He is also a wonderful cook and enjoys doing so for his family.
Tommy is passionate about caring for and seeing the needs of others. He takes pride in helping the people in his community during one of the most difficult times in their life.
Steve was born in Natchitoches and raised in Montgomery. When he graduated from high school, he attended NSU and studied mechanical arts.
He began his career with Gifford Hill and Company, a major construction supply company. While working full-time Steve attended the Shreveport Beauty Academy at night and received his license for makeup and hair styling. After 30 years he retired from Gifford Hill as Regional Manager for the Southwest region.
Steve began working for Blanchard St. Denis in 2012. His new endeavor with our firm gave him the opportunity to work in funeral service, a field he had always wanted to be a part of. Steve loves working side by side with the team at Blanchard St. Denis and helping families after the loss of a loved one.
Steve is married to Phyllis Kinkle Stroud, they have 3 wonderful daughters and 6 beautiful grandchildren.
Anthony lives in Natchitoches. He was born and reared on Cane River and went to school at St. Joseph Elementary and St. Matthew High School in Melrose.
He is married to Janet and they have 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Anthony retired in 2006 from L&L Automotive which he co-owned with his brother. He then opened Anthony’s Auto, selling used cars. He also helps Janet with her catering business, Tatae’s. Anthony joined the team at Blanchard St. Denis in 2020.
Anthony Loves traveling with Janet, spending time with family and talking about cars with his sons and grandsons.
