Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, located at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been a cornerstone of compassionate end-of-life care since its opening in 1979. It holds the distinction of being the first funeral home in New Orleans built directly on the grounds of a cemetery, offering families unparalleled convenience and peace of mind. As a proud member of the Dignity Memorial network, the funeral home is part of a legacy that includes two historic sister cemeteries: Metairie Cemetery and Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum. Together, these institutions provide a comprehensive range of services designed to honor loved ones with dignity and respect.

Metairie Cemetery, established in 1872, lies on the former site of the famed Metairie Race Course, whose oval racetrack remains visible on the grounds. This 127-acre cemetery is a historic landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was named one of the 10 most interesting cemeteries in the world by Forbes in 2003. Its breathtaking memorials, intricate marble tombs, stained glass, and statues serve as the final resting place of numerous Louisiana governors, mayors, military leaders, and influential figures from the city's cultural and political history. Adjacent to it, Lake Lawn Park and Mausoleum, established in 1949, offers 25 acres of in-ground burials, above-ground tombs, garden mausoleums, and cremation options. On-site cremation services are provided through a state-of-the-art crematory located within Metairie Cemetery, which includes a private viewing room for families who wish to witness the process. The funeral home itself features nine visitation rooms, two chapels each seating over 300 guests, coffee lounges, and a private reception room, accommodating services of all denominations and traditions.

Lake Lawn Metairie is dedicated to personalized care. Their staff, with over 250 years of combined experience, guides families through every aspect of funeral planning, from traditional burials to cremation services. For cremation, they offer a custody-of-care program to ensure the identification and respect of loved ones at every step, using only Dignity Memorial-owned or trusted partner crematories. Additional options include scattering ashes, underwater memorialization through Neptune Memorial Reef, and even Celestis memorial spaceflights. The funeral home also partners with the New Orleans Archdiocese to operate All Saints Mausoleum, a climate-controlled Catholic burial facility dedicated in 1986, featuring Italian handcrafted mosaics and stained-glass windows.

Beyond human services, the grounds are home to Heaven's Pets, a dedicated pet death care, cremation, and bereavement facility that opened in 2006. Founded by veterinarians with over 50 years of community service, Heaven's Pets provides 24-hour emergency support, an on-site crematory for pets, a viewing room, and numerous personalized memorial options. The funeral home is also deeply engaged in the community, hosting events such as an ecumenical Easter service, a 'Run Through History' 5K and 1-mile walk/run through Metairie Cemetery, the Washington Artillery memorial service, the Louisiana Law Enforcement Officers memorial service, and an All Saints' Day mass. Their facilities are open for community meetings, seminars, and educational forums. With a 100% service guarantee, 24/7 availability, and a focus on transparent pricing, Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries continues to serve New Orleans and surrounding parishes with professionalism, compassion, and a deep respect for every life they honor.