Evangeline Funeral Home

01/05/2026

If you are interested in getting your affairs in order, take a moment to review these tips for getting started on the process.

01/02/2026

From early Christianity to Jewish and Eastern traditions, candles represent guiding light, presence, and loving memory.

The yahrzeit is a time of remembering the dead by reciting the Kaddish, lighting a 24-hour candle, and remembering the person who has died.

01/01/2026

As we step into a brand-new year, we are reminded of the gift of renewal — a chance to reflect, to grow, and to look ahead with hope. We also pause to honor the loved ones who are no longer with us. Their stories, their laughter, and their love continue to guide our hearts into the year ahead. May their memories be a quiet light in moments when you need it most. To all the families we serve, we wish you peace, comfort, and gentle days as 2026 begins. May this new year bring healing, kindness, and moments of renewed strength. From our family to yours, Happy New Year.

12/31/2025

“Your memories will forever be my keepsake, with which I will never part.” — Unknown

12/28/2025

12/26/2025

Did you know? The modern obituary has been around for centuries. In the 1600s, newspapers began sharing short death notices so communities could gather, support, and mourn together. Today, obituaries continue that tradition both in print and online.

12/25/2025

On this Christmas Day, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your family. For many, today is filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness. For others, it may carry moments of quiet reflection or the tender ache of missing someone dear. Wherever your heart finds you this Christmas, we hope you feel wrapped in peace, comfort, and the gentle warmth of cherished memories. May the light of the season remind you that love endures — in our homes, in our traditions, and in the stories we hold close. From our family to yours, Merry Christmas, and may your day be filled with hope and grace.

12/24/2025

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5

12/21/2025

Today marks the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year — a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, light always returns. May this day bring peace and gentle hope to all who need it.

12/19/2025

Did you know? Our state’s history blends French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences — including the music-filled processions that grew into New Orleans’ famous jazz funerals

This exhibition will focus on the late 1800s through today, in New Orleans, Louisiana, on how a common way to bid farewell to a loved one.

12/17/2025

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they are gone, the light remains.” — Unknown