Heavenly Gates Funeral Home

read moreThe loss of a loved one can leave you with many unanswered questions, feelings of stress, anxiety and grief that make events difficult to handle. The caring staff of Heavenly Gates Funeral Home of Shreveport, Louisiana will carefully guide you through every aspect of your loved one's commemoration with compassion, dignity and respect while providing an exceptional, unique and affordable tribute to honor your loved one. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.

read moreThe caring and experienced professionals at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family's wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. And we'll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time. You are welcome to call us at any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance 318-222-8010.

read moreUse this form to provide us with as much or as little detail as you wish. At a minimum, provide us with your name and telephone number and tell us how you'd like us to work with you on the remaining information using the options at the base of the form.

read moreA United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making request for it. For those VA national cemeteries with an Avenue of Flags, families of veterans buried in these national cemeteries may donate the burial flags of their loved ones to be flown on patriotic holidays.

read moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. For eligible veterans that died on or after Nov. 1, 1990, VA may also provide a headstone or marker for graves that are already marked with a private headstone or marker. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).

read moreMr. Adams entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2013. He retired as 1st Sergeant from the United States Army, Caddo School System as Adapted Physical Education Specialist, and was currently serving as owner, Vice President/ Secretary at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home. Bishop Charles Lawrence, Jr. served faithfully as Senior Chaplain / Funeral Attendant here at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home.

read moreWhen it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members. Pre-payment will protect you from the rising cost of prices, and it will not be a financial burden on your loved ones. When you plan ahead you know that your wishes will be fulfilled.

read moreIf you prefer, you are welcome to send us information using the form below. We understand that you may not have access to all of the details below (or would prefer to provide in person). You are welcome to fill out as much or as little as you prefer. We will cover the remainder when we meet with you.