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How much does a funeral cost in Baton Rouge, LA?

Here are average prices for common funerals in Baton Rouge, LA, based on our estimates. Prices will vary at different funeral homes, so it's a good idea to compare several options and ask for general price lists.

Traditional funeral
$7,900
Cremation & service
$4,200
Direct cremation
$2,200

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Memorials for people from Baton Rouge, LA

Browse a few memorial websites created for people from Baton Rouge, LA on Ever Loved. Find obituaries, funeral details, photos, stories, and more.
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Deborah “Debbie” Morrison

Jul 2, 1953 — Mar 28, 2026

Baton Rouge, LA

Deborah Lindsey Morrison, lovingly known as “Debbie,” passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of …

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Deborah Lindsey Morrison, lovingly known as “Debbie,” passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on Jul…

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Deborah Lindsey Morrison, lovingly known as “Debbie,” passed awa…

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Julie Ann Shipman (ray)

Sep 20, 1968 — Jun 13, 2012

Baton Rouge, LA

Emily "Milly Toes" Marie Cain

Nov 14, 1990 — Feb 20, 2026

Baton Rouge, LA

Emily Marie Cain

Nov 14, 1990 — Feb 20, 2026

Baton Rouge, LA

Emily Cain, 35, was born on November 14, 1990, in Kankakee, Illinois, and passed away on February  …

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Emily Cain, 35, was born on November 14, 1990, in Kankakee, Illinois, and passed away on February  20, 2026, in Ba…

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Emily Cain, 35, was born on November 14, 1990, in Kankakee, Illi…

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Caiden Allen Stokes

May 6, 2003 — Oct 23, 2023

Baton Rouge, LA

Choosing a funeral home in Baton Rouge

If you’re planning a funeral in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, there are about a dozen funeral homes to choose from, and their reviews vary a great deal. Louisiana is one of few states where people still favor burial over cremation by a large margin. This can add significant costs to a funeral, but it doesn’t have to.

It’s a good idea to start by settling on which services you’ll want. Do you want your loved one embalmed? Would you like there to be a viewing? Will there be a traditional service, graveside service, both, or neither? All of these choices are personal; it just depends on what feels right to you and your family. If you’re tight on cash, an immediate burial or direct cremation may be a good option for you. You can still host a very meaningful memorial service or celebration of life on your own without coordinating through the funeral home.

Once you’ve settled on basic services, it’s easier to compare funeral homes. Look at what the total pricing will be for each, then take a look at reviews, so you feel confident that everything will be taken care of. On Ever Loved, you can do all this in just a few minutes.

Once you’ve found the Baton Rouge funeral home that feels like the right fit, give them a call to ask any final questions and get things set up.

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