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Cremation Services Are Great Alternatives
Cremation services are the alternative you might need instead of a funeral service for a loved one who has passed on. They give options and erase timeline options.
There are two main choices when someone in your family passes on. You can plan a regular funeral service for them, or you can decide on cremation services in Arnaudville, LA. While cremation services have been around for thousands of years, that process still feels new to some people because it has only recently become hugely popular and widely accepted. Here are a few things about the process that make it a great alternative to the funeral process.
Honorable And Respectful
One good thing to know about cremation is that it is just as honorable and respectful as a funeral service. If you are going back and forth between the two, rest assured that there is no wrong choice. If you want honor and respect for your loved one, you’ll get it—no matter what direction you take. Their needs will be met and you will be giving them the dignity they deserve.
Saves Money
There are no right or wrong reasons to choose cremation and many people pick it because it costs less than a funeral. It’s a great alternative process to a funeral because it costs less and can benefit families who may have a smaller budget. There are a lot of things you have to have for the funeral process that you just don’t need with cremation. When you cut those necessities out and are left with something simpler, of course it’s going to cost less.
Gives Tons Of Options
Cremation also comes with tons of options that allows you to customize things so you can get something unique for your family member. You can do whatever kind of memorial service you want and final resting places are also flexible. There are endless options and it can help you to come up with something that really suits your family and your loved one’s style.
Allows Timeline Flexibility
Once the cremation process is complete, there is no longer a timeline on the final services. You can decide on cremation and that can give you the time you might need to move ahead with a memorial. You can have the memorial right away, of course, but you can also put it off for weeks, months, or even longer. That flexibility can really help your family pull together whatever you want. You might like the extra time to plan something really special.
There are plenty of benefits to cremation services in Arnaudville, LA and it’s definitely something to consider as an alternative to a funeral if a loved one passes on and you want to honor them. There are benefits to both avenues, but perhaps you feel like your loved one would be better off with a cremation, for whatever reason. The professionals at Pellerin Funeral Homes can help you to figure out what you’d like to do for your loved one. The options are laid out in front of you and that can make it easier to feel out what’s right for your family. Give us a call whenever you need us and we’ll be here for you.
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.
