Offering Families Unparalleled Convenience and Peace of Mind

When Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home opened in 1979, it was the first funeral home in New Orleans, Louisiana to be built on the grounds of a cemetery.

As a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, all of our services are designed to help you through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. We understand that losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and are committed to providing compassionate care and professional and personal service.

CONVENIENT NEW ORLEANS FUNERAL HOME

Chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral HomeOur funeral home includes 9 visitation rooms, 2 chapels that each has the ability to seat more than 300 people, coffee lounges and a private reception room. Accommodating services of all denominations, we create ceremonies as simple, elaborate, traditional or unique as you wish.

ON-SITE CREMATORY

Our state-of-the-art crematory is located within Metairie Cemetery. This allows an extra level of convenience for families who choose cremation. The private witness/viewing room provides families with the opportunity to take a very personal approach to their loved one’s final arrangements.

METAIRIE CEMETERY

Cremation garden at Metairie Cemetery AssocAll cemeteries tell a story. The story written by Metairie Cemetery has a long and distinguished genealogy.   Established in 1872, Metairie Cemetery is a historic 127-acre premier cemetery.

TRANQUIL OAKS CREMATION GARDEN

Meticulously designed with your family's needs in mind, the extraordinary Tranquil Oaks Cremation Garden at Metairie Cemetery is filled with remembrance options including family estates, personalized granite pedestals, benches and other unique options. Serene walkways complemented by lush landscaping and beautiful water features lead visitors on a calm and inspirational journey as they remember the life of a loved one or plan in advance of the time of need.

LAKE LAWN PARK AND MAUSOLEUM

Adjacent to Metairie Cemetery and established in 1949 is Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum, a 25-acre property offering a spectrum of final resting options to the New Orleans community. Lake Lawn Park offers in-ground burials, above-ground tombs, garden mausoleums and cremation options.

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