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Fondel's Memorial Chapel
832 North Lyons Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · (337) 433-1707
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★★★★★4.618 Google reviews

About Fondel's Memorial Chapel

Fondel's Memorial Chapel is an independently owned funeral home serving the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of end-of-life arrangements, though specific details about cremation packages, burial options, veterans services, or pre-planning programs are not listed in available information. Direct cremation starts at $1,850, which can serve as a useful baseline when comparing costs with other local providers. On Google, Fondel's holds a 4.6-star rating, though with only 18 reviews, that score reflects a limited sample and may not capture the full range of family experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,850
Direct cremation from
$1,850
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,200
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$600
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$400
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$250
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$250
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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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
$1,850
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★LaDonna Thomas
5 months ago

Thank you to Fondel Memorial Chapel for the outstanding support that Mr. Raymond extended to me as I prepared to execute my mom's final wishes. Mr. Raymond was patient and took care of matters quickly and professionally. Thank you so much . LaDonna Thomas daughter of Ms.Brenda Robinson

★★★★★wReggie Allison
5 months ago

Raymond Fondel made my cousin funeral very special,and with dignity and respect. This funeral home have been handling our families funerals for over 100yrs.There is no other place we trust in Lake Charles.. THANK YOU,SIR.For the professionalism and help for making the funerals an easy and graceful e…

★★★★★Bernadefte Hunt
6 months ago

The family of Edith Ray Simon wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Fondel Memorial Chapel for the exceptional care, compassion and professionalism shown during the time of our loss. Your attention to detail, and gentle guidance helped us through one of the most difficult times in our lives. E…

★★★★★Sylvia Stagg [ASE]
a year ago

Mr. Fondel showed my family, dignity and respect. We were treated with kindness in our time of bereavement. I would recommend Fondale Memorial Chapel to family and friends in their time of need.

★★★★Monica Roy-White
8 years ago

Very expensive and the pricing seems unfair. We were sold a funeral package as if it were the price of the coffin. The coffin was actually less than 1200 but all the extras brought the price to $6000 without a plot. You still have to go to Combre and work out burial arrangements bc they only do fune…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(337) 433-1707
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews18 reviews →
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