Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home

07/22/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday – Meet Joan!

Although Joan has only been a part of the Thompson Team since 2024, it’s as though she’s been with us much longer. She was a natural fit to our team. With her friendly disposition and bright smile, she’s an absolute joy to work with. As a hostess, she has a special way with the families we serve, immediately making them feel at ease and welcome. Joan is a graduate of Springfield High School and still resides in Springfield today. She has been married to her husband, Lee for 15 years. Collectively, the couple has 5 children and 11 grandchildren. They also have two very spoiled fur babies, cats Jack and Lucy. Joan worked in banking for many years, prior to joining the Thompson Team. As a couple, she and Lee enjoy cooking together, and gathering with friends and family. Joan loves spending time on the water. During her downtime, some her favorite activities include boating, relaxing on the beach, and traveling-especially cruises. Joan is a blessing to her coworkers, the families we serve, and everyone she meets. Thank you, Joan for all that you do!

07/21/2025

WELL, IT IS SHARK WEEK...
An inflatable shark tent came tumbling through the Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home parking lot in Hammond like it had somewhere very important to be!
No injuries—just a few startled employees, a very confused squirrel, and one majestic moment of airborne shark glory.
If you're missing a shark tent (or know someone who is), it's safe and sound with us.

07/08/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday – Meet Ronnie!

Ronnie is an all-around great person! He’s been a valuable member of the Thompson Team since March of 2014. Ronnie doesn’t know the meaning of slowing down. He has retired from, not one, but two careers- with the Louisiana Teachers Retirement Office, and again with the U.S. Postal Service. He resides in Hammond, with his beloved wife of 58 years, Betty. The couple have one daughter and two grandsons, and their fur baby, a miniature yorkie, Oscar. They recently celebrated Betty’s birthday with a trip of a lifetime to Paris, France and London, England. Ronnie is a United States Army veteran and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Hammond. He has a great sense of humor, and enjoys thrifting and reading in his spare time; in fact, he loves reading so much that he turned a room in his home into his personal library. Ronnie has lived a life of love and service. He is humble, hardworking and kind. He is a tremendous asset to the Thompson Team and our community!

06/24/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday- Meet Melanie!

Melanie is a resident of Springfield and a 2021 graduate of The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services. An avid nature lover, Melanie finds peace and solitude in the great outdoors. Some of her favorite activities include hunting, fishing, and kayaking. Melanie is a dedicated mother to her son and two pet cats. As a master restorative artist, much of her work is done behind the scenes but it is invaluable to the families we serve. You can always count on Melanie to lend a helping hand and to go the extra mile. She has a tremendous work ethic and is a dedicated and much appreciated member of the Thompson Team.

06/17/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday-Meet Amy!

Amy is a resident of Watson and a graduate of The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. She enjoys yoga, reading, and watching documentaries. Amy is a loving wife to her husband, Chris, and a dedicated mother to her children, Dane and Lydia. Amy is a proud Army National Guard veteran and a dedicated advocate and philanthropist for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in honor of her beloved son and cancer survivor, Dane. She is a member of the Denham Springs Kiwanis Club and exudes compassion and kindness in all that she does. She has a heart for serving others and a passion for working with families to creating meaningful and personalized services for their loved ones. She is an all around wonderful person and a tremendous asset to the Thompson Team.

06/10/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday-Meet Brenda!

A native of Florida and a longtime resident of North Carolina, Brenda has lived in Springfield for past several years, after reunifying with her father, after 42 years apart. Brenda came to us with a plethora of knowledge and experience regarding monuments. In fact, she was instrumental in the design of Elvis Presley’s monument at Graceland in Memphis Tennessee! As a member of the Thompson Team, she finds great fulfillment in helping families select perfect lasting memorials for their loved ones. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys fishing, baking, dancing, and listening to music.

06/03/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday-Meet Martha!

Martha is a fourth-generation funeral director and the descendant of many strong, southern women, including her paternal great-grandmother, who began her family’s legacy in the funeral business in the 1940’s, when women undertakers were almost unheard of. Martha’s family is her pride and greatest joy. She and her husband, Brandon have four children, Lauren, Madison, Emily-Victoria “Tori”, and Brandon Jr.; two sons-in-law, D.J. and Tyler; three grandchildren, Adeline, Annie, and Henry, and another little one on the way. She’s a superfan of whatever sports her children and grandchildren are involved in at the time, with some of her favorites being basketball, baseball, dance, softball, and competitive bass fishing. Martha loves spending time on the water, whether it’s swimming, snorkeling, boating, fishing or just sunset watching. Some of her favorite pastimes include, entertaining, thrifting, and traveling. Being the daughter of a funeral director and a teacher, Martha has a unique passion for educating others about death care. As a certified event planner, much of her time at the funeral home is devoted to organizing special events and celebrations. She is excited about a big addition she and Brandon have in store for their business in the immediate future and is looking forward to seeing her family continue to grow!

05/30/2025

We are proud to sponsor this wonderful event, while honoring Tiffany’s memory. Good luck to all the anglers, including our very own, Brandon Thompson Sr and Brandon Thompson Jr. 💙🎣

05/28/2025

05/27/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday-Meet Shelby!

Shelby is a resident of Ponchatoula and a 2015 graduate of PHS. She joined the Thompson Team in 2022 and is a student at The Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service. With her bubbly personality and love for others, she is a joy to work with and a blessing to the families she serves. She is a proud mom to her pride and joy, Chloe, and three fur babies – Mia, Beignet, and Doja. She loves cooking and creating new dishes. Her hobbies include gardening, planning and participating in fun family activities, and traveling every opportunity she gets. She lives an active lifestyle and enjoys snowboarding in winter and wakeboarding in summer. She looks forward to completing her degree and continuing to provide families with the utmost care and professionalism.

05/20/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday-Meet Lauren!

Lauren is a 2010 graduate of Ponchatoula High School, and a 2014 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. In 2015, she became a fifth generation Funeral Director, and is proud of her family‘s legacy. The oldest of Brandon and Martha’s children, Lauren has been involved in the family business since its inception in 2006, when she was just 14 years old. Lauren has always been a numbers gal. Today, she puts her business degree to good use by working in our accounting office. She is responsible for a multitude of tasks pertaining to our business operations. She resides in Ponchatoula with her husband Derek Jr. and their children, Adeline, Annie and Henry. As a busy mom of three, much of her time is spent shuttling her children to school and activities and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She serves as second grade Class Mom at St. Joseph School and enjoys family bike rides, beach vacations, and making the most of every moment with her loved ones.

05/06/2025

Thompson Team Tuesday-Meet Julie!

Julie is a native of Hammond and a resident of Ponchatoula. She celebrated her 10th work anniversary at Thompson Funeral Home earlier this year! Julie is often the first one to greet guests with her friendly personality and welcoming smile, when they enter our Hammond funeral home. In addition to her many responsibilities as an office administrator, she is a paralegal and notary. She is the dedicated wife to Matt and loving mother to Brandon and Mallory, and her Schnauzer, Linus. Julie's most cherished title is "JuJu," to her four adored granddaughters: Dani, Gabbi, Lila, and Riley. She is a parishioner of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and an avid Snoopy fan. Julie enjoys swimming, walking her dog, and making precious memories with her family. Julie’s office is a popular hangout spot among her coworkers. She believes in keeping her candy jar fully stocked and we love her for that!