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Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie, LA provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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- TGTammy GillNov 5, 20255.0Tharp Funeral Home was there for our family.
- RARobin AndersonOct 8, 20255.0Tharp Funeral Home is absolutely, hands down, the best funeral home in Louisiana! Layla was so sympathetic and helpful, that she made this trying time easier than I thought it would be. She wasn't pushy and made suggestions that were readily accepted. The prices were better than most of the other funeral homes after our comparison. I highly recommend using them. You will not regret it.
- AMAntoinette MadsenJul 16, 20255.0I would like to thank Stephanie Weigel and Tharp Funeral Home for helping me during one of the most difficult times in my life. Very professional, courteous, sympathetic. Ms Weigel went out of her way to help me and I am most grateful. Thank you
- WTWayne ThomasJun 27, 20255.0The folks there were excellent to work with
- LKLawlene KaplanMay 16, 20245.0My experience at Tharp for the funeral of my sister, Judith Bowers, was absolutely perfect. Jean Newman handled every aspect of the funeral with expertise and professionalism. Upon arrival at the funeral home Jean made my family and me feel very comfortable about the entire process. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jean. Tharp is very fortunate to have someone of Jean’s caliber representing your company. She is a very special lady!
Frequently Asked Questions About Tharp Funeral Home
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
What services does Tharp Funeral Home provide?
Tharp Funeral Home provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services with experienced staff available 24/7.
What are the operating hours of Tharp Funeral Home?
Tharp Funeral Home is open 24 hours a day, every day, including federal holidays.
How can I contact Tharp Funeral Home?
You can reach Tharp Funeral Home by phone at +1 504-835-2341 or via email at wecare@tharpsontheimerfh.com.
What payment options are accepted at Tharp Funeral Home?
Tharp Funeral Home accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa as payment options.
What does a Funeral Director do at Tharp Funeral Home?
A Funeral Director at Tharp Funeral Home handles transporting the deceased, paperwork, arranging funerals, embalming, and providing grief support.
How soon will someone come to help when I call Tharp Funeral Home?
If immediate assistance is requested, someone will come right away; otherwise, the funeral director will arrive when the family feels ready.
What is the purpose of embalming in funeral services?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing the family more time to arrange and attend meaningful services.
What should I do when a death occurs?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate arrangements, gather necessary personal information, notify family and clergy, and consider memorial and obituary details.
Is there a nearby church for funeral services?
Yes, St. Stephen's Anglican Church is nearby and can be a location for religious services associated with your funeral arrangements.
Are there local advisors for pre-planning funeral services near Tharp Funeral Home?
Amy Thomas - Pre-Planning Advisor is nearby and can assist with pre-planning funeral arrangements to ease the process.
What nearby places can I visit before or after my appointment at Tharp Funeral Home?
Nearby options include St. Stephen's Anglican Church for spiritual support, as well as local eateries like Subway and Uchi Sushi for dining.