Rush Funeral Home - Oakdale

Since its founding in 1966, Rush Funeral Homes & Crematory has been a pillar of compassionate care in central Louisiana. The Oakdale location, situated at 113 South 11th Street, is one of eight facilities serving communities including Pineville, Oberlin, Kinder, Glenmora, Pitkin, Hineston, and Pine Prairie. For over six decades, the Rush family has built a reputation for honoring local traditions while providing personalized, professional, and empathetic services to families during their most challenging times. The Oakdale facility offers a full range of funeral services, including traditional burial and cremation options, preplanning and prepayment plans, and on-site parking with wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking lots to ensure all families can easily access care. Under the leadership of President Kelly Rush Savoy, the team is committed to lessening the burden on grieving families so they can focus on celebrating life and beginning the healing journey. The funeral home consistently earns high marks from the community, boasting a 4.8-star rating based on 26 Google reviews—a testament to their unwavering dedication. Families are encouraged to take advantage of helpful resources such as the online obituary section, which honors recent passings with detailed life stories, and the convenience of ordering sympathy flowers directly through a local florist via the Kelly’s Korner gift shop. For those facing the difficult task of planning a service, Rush Funeral Home provides guidance on where to start, along with information on why preplanning can be a thoughtful and practical step. Grief support is also readily available, offering comfort and counseling to help families navigate their loss. The Rush Funeral Home website also features a testimonials page where past families share their experiences, reinforcing the trust and gratitude the community holds for the staff. Beyond Oakdale, the Rush network extends across multiple towns, each location sharing the same mission of caring, compassionate service. With convenient phone access (318-335-1180), a user-friendly website, and a strong online presence including active social media engagement on Facebook, Rush Funeral Homes & Crematory continues to adapt to modern needs while maintaining the heartfelt, family-oriented values that have defined it since the 1960s. Whether a family requires immediate assistance, wishes to preplan, or simply seeks support after a loss, the Oakdale team stands ready to serve with dignity and respect.