Evangeline Funeral Home

04/10/2026

Music plays a powerful role in honoring a life. In recent years, songs like “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” have remained among the most requested selections for services—chosen for their message of hope, faith, and comfort.

04/08/2026

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — A.A. Milne

04/06/2026

Grief is not one-size-fits-all. It can come in waves—sometimes expected, sometimes not. Understanding that your feelings are valid can be an important step toward healing. If you or someone you love is navigating loss, helpful resources are available to guide you through each stage.

Losing a loved one is not easy, and grief can be overwhelming. Discover resources from the Dignity Memorial network to help cope with grief now.

04/05/2026

Easter is a season of hope, renewal, and new beginnings. It reminds us that even after the darkest moments, light and life can emerge again. May this day bring peace to your hearts, comfort in your memories, and hope for the days ahead. From all of us at Evangeline Funeral Home, we wish you a blessed and meaningful Easter.

04/03/2026

On this Good Friday, we pause in reflection and reverence. It is a day that reminds us of sacrifice, love, and the promise that even in sorrow, there is hope. May today bring quiet strength and peace to all who reflect on its meaning.

04/03/2026

The earliest known evidence of a funeral dates back over 100,000 years. Archaeologists discovered burial sites where early humans intentionally placed bodies in the ground, sometimes with tools or flowers—showing that even then, people honored and remembered their loved ones.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

“Say not in grief that they are gone, but give thanks that they were yours.” — Hebrew Proverb

04/01/2026

The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival traces its roots to 2016 as a modest book fair for authors organized by the owners of the Books Along the Teche, Howard and Lorraine Kingston. Today, authors come from near and far to sell their books along Main Street in the heart of New Iberia’s charming downtown. This year, we will have many amazing authors that you will not want to miss! We hope to see y’all there! 📚✨

03/30/2026

Are you planning a funeral for someone who loved the 80s? Check out this article to for a list of 1980s songs that will celebrate their life.

03/27/2026

Archaeological evidence shows cremation was practiced as early as 3,000 BCE in parts of Europe and the Near East.

03/26/2026

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” — Jack Thorne