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Stevens' Funeral Home By Kris Welcome One of the inevitable conditions of our existence on Earth is death. No living thing is impermeable in regard to death’s reach. Many of us have lost loved ones and know firsthand the burden the death process brings upon a family. However, there are morticians who stand as the strength a family in bereavement seldom finds amongst themselves. Anthony Stevens knows this reality all too well, having worked in the funeral home business for over two decades, and as someone who has been bereaved. On July 30, 2018, Stevens Funeral Home opened for business. “I’m hoping to bring a new level of professionalism and service to a familiar industry,” Stevens stated. Although his funeral home is new, he is no stranger to the community in regard to delivering dignity in death. Working in the funeral business was a dream of Anthony’s since childhood. When he completed high school, he went on to embalming school and returned to the area to complete his license. It was during his time at Combre Funeral Home that he got his license and fully engulfed himself in the world of homegoing celebrations. After his tenure at Combre, he’s worked with several other funeral homes in the area perfecting his knowledge of the craft and business aspects. Stevens always knew that eventually he wanted to own his own facilities that would give everyone an amazing experience they wouldn’t forget. “Death is hard for everyone. It’s not an easy process. I have been bereaved and sympathize with all my clients,” Stevens recalls, “I lost my mother and father so it’s a hurt I know all too well.” This experience has led him to want to ensure his customers are given all the resources they need to have a homegoing that is reminiscent of the desires and life of the person passing over. “I want to give the area a onestop shop atmosphere with my funeral home,” Stevens stated. There are so many moving parts to planning a funeral that makes the burden much more to bear—a venue, a pastor, a choir, the get together for family afterwards, and so many other moving parts that make you want to run away. However, Stevens Funeral Home is ready to take away all the stress by providing a large bulk of the things you need. Offering a sizeable chapel, a repast facility, access to ministers, and other services needed to carry out the service your family member deserves. His goal is to simplify the madness that comes along with death. “Keeping the service personal to the loved one you’re celebrating is the best advice I could give. Make sure the service is one they’d love to have witnessed,” Stevens offered as advice to anyone planning a homegoing celebration. Taking on the task of burying a loved one can be grueling, but it’s worth it when you know the service is one they’d be proud of. After 20 Anthony L. Stevens, Owner/General Manager years in the business, Stevens knows what it takes to help with personalizing a funeral to cater to the needs of families. One issue in many black homes is the lack of proper insurance to cover the hefty final costs of a burial. The average funeral can carry a price tag of $10,000, and many people don’t have the resources to make it happen. “It takes education. We need to understand the programs out there to help offset the burden death brings. Life insurance, pre-needs, and other services are indeed available if you seek them out,” Stevens addressed as the change needed in the community. Just as surely as we have lived, we will also die. The last thing you want is to leave your family with debt in your passing, or even worse, end up being left with the debt of a loved one’s passing. Taking the necessary steps to offset these instances is key to shifting the paradigm we find so often in our communities where we end up needing to solicit donations or hold dinner sales to fundraise for funerals. This can be avoided with Stevens’ Funeral Home 823 N. Shattuck Street Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 proper planning and consistency. In the three short weeks they have been open, they have already serviced three families! Although Stevens didn’t want to brag, it’s definitely an accomplishment to see such growth so soon. He plans to continue to deliver the same quality service he has been attached to for decades at his own business, but with his own personal touch. He loves to work with families hands on so that he is certain they’re being handled in the most respectable and courteous fashion possible. It’s evident that Anthony is prioritizing service and care; two of the most important needs for grieving families. Stevens Funeral Home is located at 823 N. Shattuck St. in Lake Charles. Stevens Funeral Home proclaims that they are “The Beginning of a Legacy of Service: Professional, Personal, and Caring.” To me, those are all the things that the business entrusted with your loved one’s final journey should embody. If you find yourself in bereavement, or just want to prepare for when that time arrives, we encourage you to contact Stevens Funeral Home to handle all your end of life needs. Whether you need it today or later down the road, death is inevitable—let’s make sure we are doing everything to get ready for life’s end. Stevens’ Funeral Home The beginning of a legacy of service “Professional, Personal, & Caring” 337-433-3712 Email: stevensfuneralhome@yahoo.com Website: www.stevensfunerals.com 26 September 2018 WWW.THEVOICEOFSOUTHWESTLA.COM Volume 6 • Number 2
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