Cremation
Cremation Services in Acadiana
Colligan Crematory & Funeral Services operates its own crematory in Broussard, so the cremation is performed here, not sent to another company. We serve families in Lafayette, Broussard, Youngsville, New Iberia, and across Louisiana, and we answer the phone 24 hours a day at (337) 999-0269.
We publish our cremation prices so you can see them before you call. You will find them on our cremation packages and pricing page and in our full general price list.
Our cremation options
- Direct Cremation. The services of our staff and funeral director, the cremation at our on-site crematory, an alternative container, and a temporary urn, with no viewing or service beforehand.
- The Farewell Cremation. A private family viewing before the cremation, for up to one hour and up to ten people.
- Memorial Service with Cremation. Cremation followed by a three-hour gathering and memorial service at our facility or another location.
- Tribute Package. A traditional service with viewing before the cremation, with an oak rental casket included.
Not sure which is right for your family? Our guides explain cremation vs burial and how to choose a funeral home. If a death has just occurred, start with our immediate need page, or call us at any hour.

Cremation & Traditional Funeral near Lafayette, LA
Many families find meaning and beauty in a traditional funeral service near Lafayette. With a traditional service combined with cremation in Broussard, Louisiana you can still choose to have a visitation and/or funeral service with your loved one in a casket. However, instead of in-ground burial, the funeral will be followed by cremation. Depending on your wishes, the cremated remains may be either returned to your family, scattered, buried or placed in a columbarium.
Memorial Service
The memorial service near Youngsville, Louisiana or celebration of life can be held in our chapel, a church, or any other venue in Acadiana your family chooses. We will work with your family and clergy to design a service that honors your loved one, truly celebrating his/her life. Our funeral home chapel in Broussard, LA has a piano available, as well as cameras for webcasting the service to loved ones who are unable to make the memorial service.
Graveside Service
A graveside service is held at the cemetery. We have a tent, chairs, artificial grass, speaker podium, bottled water, tables and a PA system (microphone and speaker) available. When the memorial service is at the funeral home chapel or a church near Lafayette, we will typically go in procession to the cemetery, where a committal service is held.
Permanent Memorialization
Keeping An Urn At Home
This is a common choice and families can select the perfect urn for their loved one. A more permanent resting place may be selected later.
Burying The Urn
Similar to a casket, the in-ground burial of the urn allows for a final, permanent resting place. We offer several urns suitable for burial directly in the ground, but we also have urn vaults available.