Demby & Son Funeral Home Obituaries & Service Info

Q: What is the phone number for Demby & Son Funeral Home?

The main telephone number is (225) 473-9534. The funeral home also lists the toll-free number (877) 283-6702.

Q: How do I search for an older Demby & Son obituary?

Search the official archive by surname and try maiden names, nicknames and alternate spellings. Older Louisiana deaths may also be researched through official state vital-record resources.

Q: How do I verify a funeral or visitation time?

Check the current individual obituary page and call the funeral home if the schedule is unclear or you are traveling to the service.

Q: Does Demby & Son offer both burial and cremation options?

Its official service information describes burial services, visitation, memorial services, graveside services, cremation options and funeral webcasting.

Q: Can I request funeral prices before making arrangements?

Yes. Federal Funeral Rule guidance provides rights to telephone price information and a written General Price List when discussing arrangements in person.

Find Demby & Son Obituaries, Service Details and Records

If you are searching for Demby and Son Funeral Home obituaries, the fastest route is the funeral home’s official obituary listing. It covers recent death notices handled by Demby & Son Funeral Home in Donaldsonville, Louisiana and may include birth and death dates, visitation information, service details, memorial text, flowers and other family-provided information.

This guide brings the useful details together in one place: recent names shown by the funeral home, the exact obituary-search process, contact information, what to do when a notice is missing, Louisiana death-record options, funeral-arrangement information and ways to verify burial details.

Information checked: October 26, 2026

Official obituary page Search recent and older Demby & Son notices by name.

Funeral home location 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.

Main phone (225) 473-9534

Recent Demby & Son Funeral Home Obituaries

The official Demby & Son obituary listing showed the following recent entries when checked. Because new notices can be added and service information can change, use the individual obituary page for the latest family-published details.

Name	Birth date	Death date	Best next step
Antoine Chopin Sr.	April 16, 1952	October 16, 2026	Open the official listing and select “View Details.”
David Carl Joseph, Jr.	June 22, 1957	October 16, 2026	Check the individual notice for service updates.
Cecile Jones Joshua	September 30, 1937	October 15, 2026	Confirm the exact name on the individual obituary page.
Rev. Dr. Johnny Ray Lawrence, Jr.	December 10, 1966	October 10, 2026	Review the full notice for memorial and service details.
Tevin Kentrell Forcell	August 18, 1995	October 6, 2026	Use the funeral home’s obituary search for the latest entry.

Name-verification note: the funeral home’s obituary listing displayed Cecile Jones Joshua, while another current area of the official funeral-home website displayed Cecile Jones Johnson. If you are researching this person, verify the name from the individual obituary, service program or family notice rather than relying on a summary list alone.

Open the official Demby & Son obituary listing.

How to Find a Demby & Son Obituary

You normally do not need to search several obituary websites. Start with the funeral home’s own listing, then widen the search only if the notice is older or no longer easy to locate.

Open the official obituary page Visit the Demby & Son obituary listing above. Look for the search field near the obituary list.

Search the surname first If a full-name search gives no result, enter only the last name. This helps when middle names, initials, suffixes such as Jr. or Sr., or spelling differences are involved.

Try alternate name forms Search maiden names, married names, nicknames, initials and common spelling variations. For example, remove punctuation from “Jr.” or search only the first and last name.

Open “View Details” The individual obituary page is more useful than the summary listing. It may contain service locations, visitation hours, funeral times, memorial information and family-submitted details.

Recheck details before traveling Funeral times, locations or arrangements can be updated. If you are traveling to a service, confirm the current details on the obituary page or call the funeral home.

Fast search tip: if you know the approximate death month but not the exact date, browse notices around that period instead of relying only on a full-name search. Older entries may require moving through additional pages of the obituary archive.

What to Do If You Cannot Find the Obituary

A missing online obituary does not prove that Demby & Son did not handle the arrangements. Older notices may be less visible online, an obituary may have been published under a different name, or the family may have chosen limited public information.

Problem	What to try	Useful information to have
No result for full name	Search only the surname, maiden name or nickname.	Approximate death year and Donaldsonville-area connection.
Very old obituary	Check archived funeral-home listings, Louisiana death records and local newspaper archives.	Full legal name, death date or approximate decade.
Need service location	Open the individual notice and call the funeral home if details are unclear.	Deceased person’s name and date of death.
Need burial location	Check the obituary first, then contact the cemetery or funeral home for interment information.	Service date, cemetery clue and family names.
Name appears differently	Compare funeral-home listing, death record, cemetery record and family notice.	Birth date, spouse or parents’ names.

For a broader burial-search process, the FindAGraves grave and cemetery research guide explains how obituary, death-record, veteran and cemetery-office clues can be combined instead of treating one online listing as final proof.

How to Confirm Visitation, Funeral and Burial Details

An obituary may contain several events, and each event can have a different location. Read the notice carefully before leaving home.

Visitation: note both the start and end time and whether it is at the funeral home, church or another venue.
Funeral or celebration of life: verify the exact building and street address.
Graveside service: check whether the cemetery service is open to everyone or intended primarily for family.
Burial or interment: write down the cemetery name even if a grave section or plot is not listed.
Flowers or memorial gifts: follow the family’s stated preference in the individual notice.
Last-minute changes: call the funeral home when weather, travel distance or timing makes confirmation important.

Do not rely on an old search snippet for service time. Search engines can retain an earlier version of a page. The funeral home’s current individual obituary or direct phone confirmation is safer for time-sensitive service information.

Demby & Son Funeral Home Contact Information

Demby & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
900 Magnolia Street
P.O. Box 447
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

Phone: (225) 473-9534
Toll Free: (877) 283-6702
Fax: (225) 473-6723

If you are calling about an obituary, have the person’s full name and approximate date of death ready. If you need a service time, burial location or confirmation of an older notice, explain exactly which detail you are trying to verify.

View the funeral home’s official Donaldsonville contact page.

Information Families May Need When Making Arrangements

Demby & Son’s official “Where to Begin” guidance says its staff may help with the death certificate, scheduling services, selecting a casket or urn, drafting an obituary, transportation and pallbearers. Families can make the meeting easier by gathering key information beforehand.

Information or document	Why it may be needed
Full legal name and home address	Death-certificate and arrangement paperwork.
Date and place of birth	Vital-record information.
Parents’ names, including mother’s maiden name	Death-certificate and family-history information.
Social Security number	May be required for official reporting and paperwork; share it securely.
Veteran discharge papers, such as DD-214	Important when requesting eligible veteran funeral or burial benefits.
Occupation and education information	May be requested for official records and obituary preparation.
Burial-location information	Needed when a cemetery plot has already been selected.
Clergy contact details	Useful if religious services are planned.
Names and relationships of survivors	Helps with obituary drafting and family records.
Insurance policy information	Relevant if a policy will be used toward funeral expenses.

The funeral home also advises families to bring a recent photograph and any clothing they want used for the service. Review the official arrangement checklist before an appointment.

Funeral, Burial and Cremation Options Listed by Demby & Son

The funeral home’s service information describes several ways families can arrange a memorial. The right choice depends on family wishes, religious customs, cemetery requirements, budget and whether burial or cremation is planned.

Option	What it generally means
Immediate burial	Burial or entombment without a public service or gathering.
Visitation or viewing	A gathering before the main service, sometimes with an open or closed casket.
Funeral or memorial service	A ceremony at the funeral home, church or another selected location.
Graveside or committal service	A service held at the cemetery around the time of interment.
Cremation	May still include visitation, a memorial service and later interment or scattering.
Funeral webcasting	A live or delayed online service option for people unable to attend in person.

See Demby & Son’s official service-options page for its current descriptions.

Louisiana Death Records When an Obituary Is Not Enough

An obituary is useful for family and service information, but it is not the same thing as a certified death certificate. Louisiana treats recent birth and death certificates as closed records, so access is limited and applicants must meet identification, eligibility, application and fee requirements.

For recent Louisiana deaths

The Louisiana Department of Health handles eligible requests for certified death records. Eligible requesters can include certain immediate family members and other specifically authorized people.

Open Louisiana Department of Health death-record instructions Review current eligibility before preparing an application.

Prepare identification Louisiana requires appropriate identification with a death-certificate request.

Complete the required application Use the current state form and follow the submission method listed by the department.

Check the current fee Fees can change, so use the state page rather than an old third-party price.

Louisiana Department of Health: How to Order Death Records

For older Louisiana death records

The Louisiana Secretary of State provides an index for deaths that occurred more than 50 years from the end of the current calendar year. Its current guidance lists mailed photocopies at $5 and certified copies at $10, but verify the price before ordering.

Search the official Louisiana Vital Records Index.

If You Are Arranging a Funeral: Know Your Pricing Rights

Demby & Son’s arrangement guidance says families receive a general price list when meeting about arrangements. Federal Funeral Rule protections also give consumers important rights when comparing funeral goods and services.

You can ask a funeral home for price information by telephone.
When discussing arrangements in person, you should receive a written General Price List to keep.
You generally can select individual goods and services instead of being required to purchase an unwanted package.
Separate casket and outer-burial-container price lists may apply when those prices are not already on the General Price List.
Embalming is not automatically required in every situation.

For the exact federal rules and current consumer guidance, see the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule guide.

How to Find the Cemetery or Grave After Reading an Obituary

If the obituary names a cemetery, save that information immediately. A cemetery name can lead to an interment record, grave section, lot, plot or marker location even when those details are not included in the obituary itself.

Copy the cemetery name exactly Include the city, parish or nearby community if the obituary provides it.

Save the funeral or burial date Cemetery offices can often search more efficiently when they have both a name and approximate interment date.

Contact the cemetery office Ask whether the interment register shows a section, lot, row, plot or grave number.

Compare records before assuming a match Use birth/death dates, spouse, parents or other relatives to separate people with similar names.

Keep the obituary as a supporting clue Save the funeral-home notice with any death certificate or cemetery record you later obtain.

If you are researching beyond one funeral home, our grave-search and burial-record resource explains how to combine obituary clues with cemetery offices and official records.

About Demby & Son Funeral Home

Demby & Son Funeral Home states that Henry Demby, Sr. and his son Henry Demby, Jr. started the business in October 1958. The funeral home has continued serving Donaldsonville and surrounding communities from its Magnolia Street location.

Useful distinction: this page is an independent informational guide. FindAGraves.com is not Demby & Son Funeral Home and does not control its obituary listings, service schedules, prices or family notices. Time-sensitive details should be confirmed with the funeral home.

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Demby & Son Funeral Home Obituaries FAQs

Where can I find recent Demby & Son Funeral Home obituaries?

Use the official obituary listing at DembyandSon.com. It displays recent notices and provides a search field and “View Details” links for individual obituaries.

Where is Demby & Son Funeral Home located?

Demby & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, Louisiana 70346.

What is the phone number for Demby & Son Funeral Home?

The main telephone number listed by the funeral home is (225) 473-9534. Its website also lists the toll-free number (877) 283-6702.

How do I search for an older Demby & Son obituary?

Search the funeral home’s obituary archive using the surname first. Try maiden names, nicknames and spelling variations. For much older deaths, Louisiana’s official vital-record index or historical newspaper collections may help.

Why can I not find a person’s obituary online?

The notice may be older, indexed under another name, not publicly posted, removed from easy navigation or published elsewhere. A missing online result does not prove that the funeral home was not involved.

Can an obituary tell me where someone is buried?

Sometimes. An obituary may name the cemetery or graveside-service location. If it does not provide a plot number, contact the cemetery office with the deceased person’s name and burial date.

How do I verify a funeral or visitation time?

Check the current individual obituary page and then call the funeral home if you are traveling or if the schedule is unclear. Search-result snippets may contain older information.

Does Demby & Son offer both burial and cremation options?

Its official service-options page describes burial services, visitation, funeral or memorial services, graveside services, cremation options and funeral webcasting.

How do I get a Louisiana death certificate?

For recent records, follow the Louisiana Department of Health’s death-record application instructions. Louisiana is a closed-record state, so eligibility, identification, fees and a completed application are required.

Can I request funeral prices before making arrangements?

Yes. Federal Funeral Rule guidance says funeral providers must give price information by telephone when asked, and consumers discussing arrangements in person are entitled to a written General Price List.

Bottom Line

For most people searching Demby and Son Funeral Home obituaries, the best first step is the funeral home’s official obituary listing. Search by surname, open the individual notice and verify service details before traveling. If you need information beyond the obituary, use the funeral home’s contact information, Louisiana’s official death-record resources and cemetery records to confirm the details.

Obituaries and service schedules can change as families update arrangements. Always treat the current individual funeral-home notice or direct confirmation from the funeral home as the source for time-sensitive service information.

Demby & Son Funeral Home Obituaries: Recent Notices, Search Steps & Records