Funeral Homes in Texas

Compare funeral homes across Texas by city, from Houston to Dallas. Funeral homes here are regulated by the Texas Funeral Service Commission, and cremation requires a 48-hour wait.

1,718 funeral homes 481 cemeteries 12 crematories

Funeral homes by city in Texas

  • Houston 138
  • Dallas 74
  • San Antonio 58
  • Fort Worth 32
  • Austin 31
  • El Paso 20
  • Corpus Christi 19
  • Victoria 17
  • Lubbock 16
  • Amarillo 15
  • Marshall 15
  • Waco 15
  • Seguin 13
  • Temple 13
  • Longview 12
  • Alice 11
  • Beaumont 11
  • Mcallen 11
  • San Angelo 11
  • Conroe 10
  • Paris 10
  • Pasadena 10
  • Cameron 9
  • Palestine 9
  • San Marcos 9
  • Abilene 8
  • Arlington 8
  • Bryan 8
  • Galveston 8
  • Grand Prairie 8

Plus funeral homes in 522 more Texas cities.

Funeral homes in Texas’s largest cities

Texas at a glance

Regulator Texas Funeral Service Commission
Governing law Occupations Code Chapter 651 and Health and Safety Code Chapter 716
Cremation waiting period 48 hours, waivable in writing by a justice of the peace, county medical examiner or court order
Embalming required No
Casket required for cremation No
Death certificate (state) $20 first copy, $3 additional
Death certificate (Dallas County Clerk) $21 first copy, $4 additional
Direct cremation about $900 to $3,200
Full-service cremation about $3,500 to $8,000

Sources: cost from Funeral.com's Texas cremation cost guide

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in Texas?

The state Vital Statistics Section charges $20 for the first certified copy and $3 for each additional copy. County clerks also issue certificates, and their fees can differ: the Dallas County Clerk charges $21 for the first copy and $4 for each additional.

How much does cremation cost in Texas?

Direct cremation in Texas generally ranges from about $900 to $3,200 depending on the provider and location. Full-service cremation with a funeral, chapel time or committal service typically runs roughly $3,500 to $8,000.

Who regulates funeral homes in Texas?

The Texas Funeral Service Commission regulates funeral directors, embalmers, funeral establishments and crematories, and it handles complaints against funeral providers.

Is there a waiting period before cremation in Texas?

Yes. A crematory may not cremate remains within 48 hours of the time of death shown on the death certificate, unless a justice of the peace, the medical examiner of the county where the death occurred, or a court order waives the wait in writing.

Is embalming required in Texas?

No. Texas law does not require embalming, and neither embalming nor a casket is required for cremation.

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