Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home

Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home, located at 302 St. John Street in Bunkie, Louisiana, has been a trusted pillar of the Avoyelles Parish community, offering compassionate and professional funeral services. Owned and operated by Ray and Marie Ducote, the funeral home is built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and heartfelt care. Their mission is to hold the confidence of those they serve as a sacred trust, honoring all faiths, races, and nationalities with equal dignity. They are committed to providing the finest service in a dignified, responsible manner at a fair price, with a total commitment to easing the pain of losing a loved one.

Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of families. These include traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is carefully tailored to reflect the unique life being honored, whether that involves a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. The dedicated staff works closely with families to handle all logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience during a difficult time.

Understanding the importance of planning ahead, the funeral home provides pre-arrangement services. Pre-planning allows individuals to document their personal wishes, lock in current pricing for certain services, and relieve their families of difficult decisions during a time of grief. For immediate needs, arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often on the same day. In addition to their Bunkie location, Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home also serves families from a second location at 3527 LA-107 in Plaucheville, Louisiana, extending their reach to communities such as Cottonport, Fifth Ward, Glenmora, Mansura, and Marksville.

The funeral home is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking, ensuring that all visitors can attend services comfortably. They offer burial services and provide a year-long grief support program, delivering weekly messages designed to provide strength and comfort during the challenging first year after a loss. Recent obituaries are regularly posted on their website, allowing the community to stay informed and offer condolences. With a stellar 4.5-star rating from families they have served, Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home remains a beacon of support and professionalism in Bunkie and the surrounding areas, helping families navigate the farewell process with care and attention to every detail that matters most.