Funeral & Cremation

Ourso Funeral Home

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Ourso Funeral Home and the Ourso family have provided funeral and cremation services for Donaldsonville, Louisiana, since 1939. Throughout those many decades, our commitment has remained unchanged, yet we have always responded to the changing needs of the community.

Personalized funeral services

Lobby at Ourso Funeral HomeAs a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers, all of our services are designed to help you through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. We understand that losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we are committed to providing compassionate care and professional and personal service.

Whether you wish to arrange for a traditional funeral service, plan to have a large gathering or would like a more intimate service, our expert associates at Ourso Funeral Home will work with you one-on-one to ensure your needs, wishes and budget are met. Our complete range of services, products and memorialization options are tailored to meet all of your requests and considerations. It is our promise to provide you with the utmost care and ability to customize a celebration of life that is special, meaningful and personalized.

Our recently renovated funeral home is the only one in the area that can accommodate a reception or event within the facility. Additionally, we offer full-service catering options should you wish to host a catered gathering.

Planning ahead

How to Plan a Memorial ServiceAt Ourso Funeral Home, we also recognize that funeral arrangements and their associated expenses can be overwhelming. In addition to assisting during your immediate time of need, our funeral directors specialize in working with families to plan your final arrangements in advance. By preparing these details ahead of time, you provide a sense of relief, peace of mind and comfort to your loved ones while ensuring your wishes are met to your specifications. We are here to discuss your funeral and cremation options should you wish to do so in advance.

History

Lobby at Ourso Funeral HomeOurso Funeral Home was founded by Sidney Ourso Sr. in 1939 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, as a partnership with Milburn Landry. The business was originally known as Landry-Ourso Funeral Home. Following the death of Milburn, the partnership dissolved and the funeral home became Ourso Funeral Home, Inc. Our current location at 134 Houmas Street in Donaldsonville was established in late 1940.

Expansion

Our funeral home later expanded with the addition of our Gonzales location, as well as chapel locations in White Castle and Pierre Part, Louisiana.

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Thank you for considering Ourso Funeral Home for your funeral needs. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, wish to tour our facility or would like more information about our products and services.

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At Dignity Memorial, we strive to get every detail right the first time, every time. That's why we offer every family we serve a 100% service guarantee. Should any detail of our service not meet the expectations as promised in our agreement, we’ll do everything we can to make it right, up to refunding that portion of the service.

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No matter when you reach out, you’ll get a real person on the phone. We also welcome you to drop by anytime during regular business hours.

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MOST TRUSTED

Hundreds of thousands of families choose us each year for themselves and their loved ones—that's more than any other provider in North America.

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UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY

Treating your loved one—and your family—with the highest level of care is our top priority. Our professional team follows a detailed, thoughtful process.

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