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Melancon Funeral Home
4117 North University Ave., Carencro, LA 70520
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About Melancon Funeral Home
Melancon Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home located in Carencro, Louisiana, which may appeal to families seeking a more personal, community-rooted experience rather than a corporate provider. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to assist with a range of arrangements, though specific details about cremation packages, burial options, pre-planning, or veterans services are not available here to confirm. Direct cremation starts at $1,995, which is a useful baseline for budget planning, though without broader local pricing data it is difficult to say with certainty how that compares to other providers in the Lafayette area. On Google, Melancon holds a 4.3-star rating across 32 reviews, a moderately positive score though based on a relatively small number of responses, so families may want to ask for references or read individual reviews carefully before making a decision.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,995
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,495
Direct cremation from
$1,995
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,875
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$825
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$585
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$520
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$520
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$455
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$300
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$125
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,995
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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