Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Houma, Louisiana
Community Funeral Home has served families in the Houma, Louisiana area since 1971, providing compassionate and personalized funeral services. Our dedicated team of licensed professionals understands the unique needs of each family, offering dignified assistance to create meaningful tributes that honor loved ones. We specialize in traditional funeral services, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and military honors, while also providing cremation options and collaboration with other funeral homes. Our commitment to excellence extends to grief support and preplanning services, ensuring families receive comprehensive care during difficult times.With a focus on personalized attention and professionalism, we strive to meet the cultural and spiritual traditions of every family we serve. Our staff brings decades of combined experience in funeral services, emphasizing compassionate listening and quality service delivery. Located in Houma, Louisiana, our facilities are handicapped accessible, and we remain available 24/7 to assist families in their time of need.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Memorial Services
Cremation Options
Military Services
Grief Support
Preplanning
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Our staff provides personalized service tailored to family traditions.
- We specialize in military funeral honors and veterans' benefits.
- We provide grief support resources for long-term healing.
- Our team collaborates with other funeral homes for seamless service.
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide full-service traditional funerals with personalized arrangements, including visitation, ceremony, and burial. Our team coordinates all details from casket selection to officiant coordination, ensuring cultural and religious traditions are honored. Families receive guidance on obituary writing and death certificate processing.
Cremation Options
We offer basic and full-service cremation packages with flexible memorialization choices. Services include temporary urn storage, scattering ceremonies, and cremation jewelry options. Our staff explains state-specific cremation regulations and helps families make informed decisions aligned with their preferences.
Military Services
We specialize in military funeral honors with coordination of flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit applications. Our team ensures compliance with Department of Defense protocols and assists families in obtaining military-provided headstones and burial allowances.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief counseling resources and support groups for individuals struggling with loss. Our materials include literature on coping strategies and referrals to local mental health professionals specializing in trauma recovery.
Preplanning
We help individuals document funeral preferences through preplanning consultations and legally binding directives. Our services include cost-estimating tools, insurance funding options, and document storage to ensure wishes are honored and family burden reduced.
People
Clyde McGuire
Funeral Director/Manager
Licensed funeral director with 30+ years experience in Houma. Holds associate degree in funeral services and bachelor's in social work. Specializes in compassionate family support and community outreach through Rocks of Ages Baptist Church.
Undra Walker
Embalmer
Certified embalmer with expertise in restorative arts. Notable work includes high-profile cases like Soldier Slim's burial. Graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Services with 10+ years experience serving Terrebonne Parish families.
James Matthews
President
Funeral home leader since 1992 with construction industry background. Active in local golf associations and former Terrebonne Parish recreation district member. Focuses on operational excellence and community engagement through Living Word Church.
Millie Verdin
Board Member
Educator with 34 years in Terrebonne Parish schools. Serves as board secretary since 1996. Active in Holy Rosary Catholic Church and local civic organizations, bringing organizational expertise to funeral home governance.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, military honors, and cremation options including direct cremation and witness cremation.
Can I preplan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive preplanning services including document preparation, insurance funding options, and legally binding directives to ensure your wishes are honored.
Do you assist with veterans' funeral benefits?
We specialize in military funeral honors and help families obtain VA benefits, including flag presentation, burial allowances, and government-provided headstones.
Are your facilities accessible for disabled visitors?
All our locations are fully handicapped accessible with wheelchair ramps, wide doorways, and accessible restrooms to accommodate all visitors.
Do you provide grief counseling resources?
Yes, we offer grief support materials, referrals to mental health professionals, and community-based support groups for individuals coping with loss.
