How Many Funeral Homes Are in Calcasieu Parish?
As of 2023, Calcasieu Parish has 16 funeral homes, or 0.8 per 10,000 residents, ranking #15 of 31 Louisiana parishes with published figures. That is above the Louisiana statewide rate of 0.5 per 10,000.
The count is unchanged from 2018, when there were also 16.
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Compared with the state and the top-ranked parish
| Place | Funeral homes | Population (2023) | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish | 16 | 208,668 | 0.8 | #15 of 31 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 249 | 4,621,025 | 0.5 | — |
| Avoyelles Parish | 9 | 39,176 | 2.3 | #1 of 31 |
Funeral homes in nearby places
| Place | Funeral homes | Per 10,000 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles metro area parent metro | 20 | 0.8 | #1 of 10 |
| Beauregard Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Cameron Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 4 | 1.2 | #9 of 31 |
| Allen Parish | 3 | 1.3 | #7 of 31 |
| Acadia Parish | 7 | 1.2 | #9 of 31 |
| Vernon Parish | Not published (fewer than 3) | — | — |
Nearest parishes by distance between centers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calcasieu Parish a competitive market for funeral homes?
Calcasieu Parish has more funeral homes per resident than 53% of the other 30 Louisiana parishes with published figures, and its density of 0.8 per 10,000 residents is above the statewide rate of 0.5. The index measures how many establishments exist relative to population: supply, not demand or profitability.
How does Calcasieu Parish compare to Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish ranks #1 among Louisiana parishes with 9 funeral homes, or 2.3 per 10,000 residents, about 2.9 times the rate in Calcasieu Parish (0.8).
Other industries in Calcasieu Parish
- Plumbing & HVAC contractors
- Electrical contractors
- Insulation & drywall contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Landscaping services
- Pest control services
- Law offices
- Accounting & CPA firms
- Insurance agencies
- Real estate brokerages
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
- Physicians' offices
- Home health care
- Assisted living facilities
- Veterinary services
- Full-service restaurants
- Hair salons
- Fitness centers
- Auto repair shops
- Hotels & lodging
- Remodeling contractors
- Cleaning services
- Auto body shops
- Physical therapy clinics
- Painting contractors
- Flooring contractors
- Moving companies
- Locksmiths
- Pool services
- Tire shops
- Used car dealers
- Towing services
- Property management
- Mortgage brokers
- Title companies
- Trucking companies
- Self storage
- Optometrists
- Counseling & mental health
- Pharmacies
- Child care centers
- Coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Bars & lounges
- Nail salons
- Spas & massage
- Pet grooming & boarding
- Seafood markets
Calcasieu Parish: all 50 industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (NAICS 812210, establishments) and American Community Survey 2023 five-year population estimates. Establishments are locations, not companies; home-based and self-employed businesses without paid employees are not included. Change compares 2023 with 2018. See the methodology.