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About Melancon Funeral Home

Melancon Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 4708 I-49 North Service Road in Opelousas, LA 70570, within Saint Landry County. Melancon Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Melancon Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Opelousas and the surrounding Saint Landry County area, Melancon Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Melancon Funeral Home also serves families from Arnaudville, Breaux Bridge, Carencro, Church Point, and Crowley, and nearby towns across Louisiana.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Melancon Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Melancon Funeral Home at (337) 407-1907 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 4708 I-49 North Service Road in Opelousas; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

You can send sympathy flowers directly to Melancon Funeral Home, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.

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Melancon Funeral Home serves families in Opelousas, Saint Landry, and neighboring communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Melancon Funeral Home

What is the phone number for Melancon Funeral Home?

You can reach Melancon Funeral Home by calling (337) 407-1907.

Where is Melancon Funeral Home located?

Melancon Funeral Home is located at 4708 I-49 North Service Road Opelousas, LA 70570.

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Can I send flowers to Melancon Funeral Home?

Yes, you can send sympathy flowers to Melancon Funeral Home through the Who Passed On flower delivery service available on this page.

How do I get directions to Melancon Funeral Home?

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National median: burial $8,300, cremation $6,280 (NFDA 2023). Always contact the funeral home directly to confirm current pricing.

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