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About

J. E. Hixson & Sons in Lake Charles has served families throughout southwest Louisiana for over 80 years. Our funeral directors are dedicated to helping you celebrate your life or that of a loved one with a funeral or memorial service that pays a special tribute to life.

Building relationships

J. E. Hixson & Sons, along with our affiliate cemeteries in Lake Charles, ensure you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated funeral home but also the value you deserve in creating a unique memorial.

We provide each family with the personal attention they need and will honor your loved one through a thoughtful service that respects your wishes and traditions. In addition, our team will help you write an obituary, coordinate catering and schedule visitation hours that accommodate your entire group.

Accommodating chapels

We also offer many funeral home locations throughout southwest Louisiana to serve you and your family. Several of our chapels have been remodeled with the needs of our families in mind. The Hixson family of funeral homes feature large chapels and event rooms that can be decorated to show your loved one's passions. Our goal is to offer both large gathering spaces and intimate rooms, giving you the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

Customize your experience

Our caring funeral directors and support staff are here if you'd like to plan ahead your funeral or cremation services. We have compassionate family service counselors who realize that planning ahead is a responsible, caring act that can reduce stress for your grieving loved ones. It's easy to understand how making decisions now about your final funeral arrangements can help ensure your wishes are honored.

We're here for you

When it comes to planning a funeral for yourself or for someone you love, J. E. Hixson & Sons works to honor all your funeral, cremation and memorial service needs. Our dedicated team welcomes the opportunity to serve you with the respect you deserve. Please contact us or stop by to tour our funeral home in Lake Charles or to discuss your service needs.

History

J. E. Hixson & Sons in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has helped families plan thoughtful funeral and memorial services for over 80 years.

Experience and care

Since 1933, the Hixson family has served families with dignity in the rendering of service that comes with quiet respect and a sincere desire to help. We offer professional experience that has not detracted from the sincerity which characterizes each detail of our service to the people of southwest Louisiana. With a simple desire to honor our families, you can rely on us during your time of need.

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Amenities

Location

Flexible event space
Facility is available to host your personal events
Large capacity chapel
Celebration of Life center
Facility is designed for personalized funeral celebrations
Flexible chapel space
Our chapel can be used for hosting your religious events
Multiple chapels
Piano/organ on site
Coffee lounge

Cremation

Cremation remembrance jewelry
Cremation viewing suite
Cremation cemetery options
Cremation niches
Option for home delivery of ashes
Option for mail delivery of ashes
Sent through postal mail service, signature required.
Scattering assistance
Cremation gardens

Service

Arrangements by phone or email
Complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without needing a funeral home visit
Catered events
Large reception area
Event planning
Services available to support planning events
Tribute video production
Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos.
Audio and video equipment
Popular music selections
Meeting space
Space available for corporate and organization meetings
Police escort available
Cemetery flower delivery

Other

100% Service Guarantee
Livestreaming of Services
Multicultural funerals

How may we help you?

Plan Ahead

A death has occurred or is near

Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View arrangements

Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View arrangements

Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

Learn More

Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View arrangements

Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our other locations.

VIEW OBITUARIES

Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View arrangements

Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our Washelli locations.

VIEW OBITUARIES

Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View Arrangements

Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

Learn More

Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our other locations.

VIEW OBITUARIES

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

186 Ratings

Staff

4.8

Arrangement

4.7

Cleanliness

4.8

Visitation & Service

4.8

84%

4.7

186 Ratings

Staff

4.8

Arrangement

4.7

Cleanliness

4.8

Visitation & Service

4.8

84%

Verified Customer Reviews

Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"Staff always seems kind, courteous, and willing to help. We can't thank Tyler enough for his assistance with everything."

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