McKneely Funeral Home of Amite & Kentwood

McKneely Funeral Home of Amite & Kentwood is a family-owned and operated funeral home that has been serving the communities of Tangipahoa Parish and surrounding areas in southern Louisiana for 80 years. The business spans four generations of the McKneely family, beginning with Winnie Strickland McKneely, followed by Billy McKneely, Tommy McKneely, and now managed by Gregory J. McKneely, a licensed funeral director. With locations in Amite and Kentwood, the funeral home provides compassionate and dignified care to families during their time of loss.

The funeral home offers a full range of services to meet the needs of the families they serve. Traditional burial services include the use of their chapel facilities for viewings and ceremonies, embalming and preparation of the deceased, and the creation of memorial DVDs to celebrate a loved one's life. Cremation packages are also available for those who prefer that option. McKneely Funeral Home emphasizes the importance of funeral services in acknowledging death, saying goodbye, providing continuity and hope, offering support from the community, and reflecting on the meaning of life and death.

In addition to immediate funeral arrangements, McKneely Funeral Home encourages pre-planning to relieve families of difficult decisions and financial burdens. They offer resources to help individuals make informed choices about their future funeral needs. The funeral home also provides grief support through a library and bookstore, veteran information and services, local florist referrals, and helpful links to assist families with various aspects of end-of-life planning.

The staff includes licensed funeral directors Gregory J. McKneely and Timmy Breaud, funeral assistant Raymond Alexia, and office manager Jana Matherne. They are dedicated to serving families with dignity, respect, and compassion. The funeral home is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking, ensuring that all guests can participate in services comfortably.

McKneely Funeral Home also maintains an active obituary section on their website, where recent obituaries are posted and families can sign up for email alerts when new notices are added. They offer a flower delivery service and provide a general price list to ensure transparency in pricing. The funeral home serves the communities of Kentwood, Amite, Franklinton, Greensburg, and nearby areas in Mississippi such as Liberty, McComb, and Tylertown. With an 80-year legacy of service, McKneely Funeral Home remains a trusted and respected name in funeral service for the region.