J. E. Hixson & Sons
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J. E. Hixson & Sons
3001 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 · (337) 439-2446
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.8122 Google reviews
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About J. E. Hixson & Sons

J. E. Hixson & Sons is a full-service funeral home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, operating as part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral home chain in the country — families who prefer independently or locally owned businesses may want to keep that in mind. The home offers a range of services including cremation and traditional burial, and reviewers note the ability to coordinate arrangements remotely, which can be helpful for out-of-town family members. Pricing information was not available for this summary, so families are encouraged to request an itemized price list directly, which funeral homes are legally required to provide. With a 4.8-star rating across 122 Google reviews, customer feedback is consistently positive, with multiple reviewers specifically naming staff members like Jerry Darby and Bryce for their compassion, patience, and willingness to go beyond expectations during a difficult time.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Mar 28, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,800
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,145
Direct cremation from
$1,800
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$3,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,220
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$395
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$250
Refrigeration
$295
Special Care for Autopsied Cases
$75
Restoration (Per hour/where necessary)
$110
Use of Facilities and Staff12 items
Venue and Staff Services to coordinate a Simple Gathering
$995
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$495
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$895
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$995
Premium Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Large)
$1,295
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$1,295
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$1,195
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$250
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff for Evening Service
$395
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$395
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$395
Transportation7 items
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$645
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$545
Flower Vehicle
$95
Service vehicle
$295
Transfer to or from airport
$490
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$255
Transfer to or from crematory
$190
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$3,570
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$2,945
Direct Cremation8 items
Direct Cremation
$1,800–$17,195
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$1,800
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$2,995
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$2,250
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$2,195
Direct Cremation with Transporter - Wood grain alternative container with a wood grain
$2,195
Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container - Cremation-oriented container with a heavy
$1,995
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$1,800
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$5,145–$26,240
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$5,145
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$6,440
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$5,145
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$195–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,095
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,395–$5,695
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise64 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Additional 4.5"x5.75" Portrait Cards
$25
Air Tray
$195
Bagpiper
$295
Balloon Release
$95
Butterfly Release
$295
Candle
$15
Canopy At Cemetery
$495
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $495
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Cemetery Equipment Rental Fee
$225
Combination Unit
$295
Crematory Fee
$350
Cross/Crucifix
From $25
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
External Celebrant
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Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Funeral Ark Service
$395
Keepsake Box
$25
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
From $125
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Musicians
$195
Ornament Stand
$25
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Personal Care Pouch
$175
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Remembrance Blanket
$295
Retractable Floor Banner
$395
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Soft Touch Bookmarks (50)
$200
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
Ziegler Case
$825
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Brooke Bower
3 months ago

We recently lost a very special person to our family. My mother in law. One of the toughest times in a person's life is making arrangements for a loved one. Jerry Darby made it a quick and comfortable (as much as it could be) experience for our family. He went 100 extra miles for us. He is more than…

★★★★★Anna Marcantel
5 months ago

Bryce directed my father’s service with such compassion, professionalism, and patience. He and the team at Hixson Funeral Home made a very difficult time a little more bearable. The flowers, facility, display, and slideshow were all handled with such care. I’m so grateful for the kindness and though…

★★★★★Lin Mossow
8 months ago

We really appreciate and highly recommend Hixson and especially our funeral director Jerry. Everything turned out very beautiful for my dad. Love always, Matthew's mom, forever 15; my dad passed unexpectedly 😢 but so grateful 🙏 for Jerry and everyone at Hixson.

★★★★★Joyce
9 months ago

I got to plan my husband's cremation unexpectedly. I worked Mike and Bryce whom were amazing and compassionate through some of the toughest moments of my life. Bryce went above and beyond to make sure I knew my options and answered any questions I had. I was truly blessed by the professionalism, th…

★★★★★Tamberly Conway
a year ago

Our family was grateful for the guidance provided by the amazing team of people who supported us during a very difficult time. We were able to plan much of our loved ones services remotely, as our family was out of state. Everyone provided excellent customer care during our experience. Bryce and Am…

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
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Phone(337) 439-2446
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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