3827 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Services
The funeral home occupies a historic building at 3827 Canal Street that reviewers describe as 'beautiful,' 'serene,' and 'absolutely beautiful.' The chapel receives consistent praise for its aesthetic quality and comfort. While specific capacity numbers aren't published, the facility accommodates Catholic Mass services, military funerals, and multi-day visitations based on review evidence.
Jacob Schoen & Son structures its services around flexibility—offering everything from simple cremation without ceremony to elaborate traditional funerals with viewing periods. Their veteran services include hands-on assistance navigating federal benefits, a notable value-add given the complexity of military funeral honors eligibility.
Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home stands as one of New Orleans' most enduring institutions, tracing its origins to 1874. Located at 3827 Canal Street, this family-owned operation has navigated more than a century and a half of the city's history while maintaining its commitment to affordable, personalized funeral services.
The business distinguishes itself through its longevity and continuity. Patrick Schoen remains actively involved in operations, representing the family's ongoing stewardship. The funeral home serves families across New Orleans, Metairie, and Chalmette, with licensed staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Their approach centers on treating families "just like family"—a philosophy echoed across 128 third-party reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars. The staff's collective experience exceeds 230 years, providing depth of expertise for both traditional and non-traditional services across all cultural backgrounds.
Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home helped me at one of the most difficult times, the funeral for my beloved mother. They made the process so easy and was there for me at every turn. I appreciate everything they did to help my family during this difficult time. Forever thankful ...
In a moment in my life where I felt lost and alone trying to plan for my mother’s funeral arrangements the staff at Jacob Schoen from the initial phone call to the handling of her cremation arrangements has been nothing short of amazing and really moving. I want to give a sincere...
I don’t even know where to begin… this wonderful place was so helpful from start to finish during one of the most difficult times of our lives. I lost my mother in law two weeks ago suddenly, we called every funeral home in a 20 mile radius and they were the only funeral home to ...
Couldn’t have asked for a more attentive and helpful staff. During a hard time, they provided all the support and assistance our family needed. So grateful!
This Funeral was excellent they took care of everything in my time of grieve. I would highly recommend them to everyone. Call Miss Kristal was spot on everything.
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