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Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan, Texas, provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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What are people saying?
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Compassionate Care
Customers consistently praised the staff for their compassion, empathy, and support during difficult times, highlighting individuals like Madison, Jax, and Amie for their exceptional service.
Professionalism
The team at Hillier Funeral Home was frequently noted for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to guide families through the funeral planning process with care and respect.
Communication
Many reviews emphasized the excellent communication from the staff, who kept families informed and checked in on them after services, providing reassurance and support.
Facilities
The funeral home facilities received positive remarks for being clean, comfortable, and well-organized, contributing to a pleasant environment during a challenging time.
Mixed Experiences
While most feedback was overwhelmingly positive, there were a few negative comments regarding specific service issues, indicating that experiences may vary.
- TGTera GrahamJan 1, 20265.0We’ve had a very professional and genuinely caring experience at Hillier. Shannon is very personable and has handled the process of my mom with care and respect which brought us much comfort. Communication was clear, and she was very patient with us through this difficult time.
- DWDaniel WarnerDec 31, 20255.0Staff were welcoming, friendly, and helpful.
- DLDonna LoganDec 20, 20255.0We are deeply grateful to Hillier Funeral Homes and especially to Shannon Elliott for organizing every detail during such a difficult time. Shannon was compassionate, professional, and incredibly attentive, making a stressful process feel manageable and supported. Everything was handled smoothly and with great care, allowing our family to focus on remembering our loved one. We truly appreciated the kindness, patience, and respect shown throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Hillier Funeral Homes and Shannon Elliott to anyone in need of their services.
- KCKevin ColeDec 16, 20255.0Called in a few days ago and the staff was very kind and helpful with getting me answers on pricing!
- LTLonny TanelNov 28, 20255.0Though my husband’s passing right before Thanksgiving was unexpected and a great shock, it was Madison Ross who brought focus, peace of mind, and expert guidance to me amidst the chaos. My husband was 100% VA Disabled, so as a Veteran herself, Madison was knowledgeable about navigating that system in addition to coping with the overwhelming administrative details entailed with the death of a loved one. I have worked with other funeral homes and can tell you that my experience with Madison and Hillier was superior in every way. Their personalized attention to meeting our unique needs, their availability to answer all our questions, their knowledgeability and professionalism, and, above all, their commitment to compassion, made my husband’s final arrangements a truly comforting and meaningful experience for our family.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
What services does a Funeral Director provide at Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?
They handle transportation of the deceased, coordinate with authorities and families, manage death certificates, assist with insurance and benefits paperwork, prepare obituaries, perform embalming and body preparation if needed, assist with funeral arrangements including casket and burial purchases, schedule grave opening/closing, coordinate with clergy, arrange police escorts and transportation, order flowers, and provide grief support.
What should I do immediately after a death occurs?
Coordinate with the funeral home and cemetery, prepare vital information like birthplace and social security number, contact your clergy, decide on funeral details, order death certificates, notify friends and family, gather obituary information, and consider memorial gifts. The funeral home assists throughout this process.
Are immediate services available if I call Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?
Yes, if you request immediate assistance, the funeral director will come promptly. Families can also choose to spend some time saying goodbye before the funeral home staff arrives.
What are the options for final disposition of remains?
You can choose burial in a casket or entombment, which are common, or cremation, which is often more affordable and allows flexibility for memorial timing. Cremated remains can be buried, placed in a mausoleum or urn garden, or scattered according to state law.
Why is embalming performed?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing more time between death and final disposition. It helps families arrange and participate in memorial services comfortably.
What are the operating hours of Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?
Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, including Federal Holidays.
What payment options are accepted at Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa payments.
What nearby medical services are available around Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?
Nearby medical services include Liberty Dialysis Bryan, Fresenius Kidney Care Bryan, St Joseph Family Medicine, and Walk-in Lab - St. Joseph Health Primary Care on 29th Street, which might be helpful for patients or families seeking health care before or after visiting.
Are there any nearby convenience stores or gas stations near Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan for quick errands?
Yes, nearby locations include Stripes, Shell, Exxon, and Chevron Station Bryan, offering fuel, snacks, and other convenience items that visitors can easily access when visiting the funeral home.
What community services are located near Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?
Nearby you can find the Brazos County Senior Citizens Association, Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patch, and St Joseph Manor assisted living facilities, useful resources for seniors and those interested in community support during difficult times.