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Funeral Home
Local Cremation & Funerals was established in 2010 with a very specific purpose. It was to fill a need in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Lewisville, and Arlington areas for an alternative to expensive traditional funeral homes (also called funeral establishments). Our team is always available to answer questions about Local Cremation & Funerals, the arrangement process, or what options are best for your loved one. Not convenient to come to our location? We are happy to meet you at the hospital, nursing home, or another location that works for you.
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- Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
- Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
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- ALAndrew LashOct 9, 20255.0Savannah was amazing throughout the difficult process. Everything seemed effortless even though there was a lot going on behind the scenes. Call Savannah and leave the rest to her.
- BBBobbyJun 13, 20255.0Our recent experience with Local Cremations was excellent. From completing the online process, to the regular updates from Audra that kept us informed of every step in the process, the team at Local Cremations provided an exceptional experience under the circumstances. Our family appreciated the compassion they showed us throughout the process. I would highly recommend Local Cremations.
- TMTaheera MuhammadOct 28, 20215.0Audra is truly a God send blessing. I loss my baby and found out 11 weeks into my pregnancy. The hospital was giving me a hard time to get the baby sent to the funeral home to be cremated. Audra kept reaching out and contacting them for me so I wouldn’t have to. It has been a stressful and emotional time for me and my family. I am so grateful she stayed on it for us. Thank you so much I truly can’t express how grateful I feel!!!! Now I will have my little angle baby with me forever!!❤️❤️❤️
- TTTammy Blackburn Medina (Tam)May 3, 20185.0Highly recommend Local cremation and funerals for anyone that has to take care of final arrangements for a friend or loved one. Frank, our funeral director, is the most caring and respectable man I have ever met. They walked us through the entire process and show so much kindness during this time, I will be forever grateful ❣️
- SLSteve LarsenMar 8, 20181.0I made advanced arrangements at Local Cremation and Funerals for both of my parents who passed away nine months apart. Upon each of their deaths, the business office was unable to locate the arrangements that were made two years earlier. When I provided the insurance information to the office staff I was carelessly informed that they use a different insurance company. When my father's cremated remains were prepared, I received a phone call from an employee who said, "Guy, I have your dad's ashes ready to drop off." Though dismayed by the level of unprofessionalism, I let it go. Nine months later, when my mother's remains were prepared, I was not notified at all. After waiting five weeks from the time of her passing I called to learn that her remains had been ready for a month. I spoke with manager, Frank Seddio and expressed my disappointment that my mother's remains were left to sit for a month. Additionally I remarked on the deficient service I had experienced at the time of my father's passing, I was told by Mr. Seddio, "I cannot speak to nor apologize for what happened nine months ago." While care, compassion, and professionalism are advertised on the Local Cremation and Funeral website, my experience was utterly opposite.
Frequently Asked Questions About Local Cremation and Funerals
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 Local Cremation and Funerals?
A Funeral Director at Local Cremation and Funerals handles body transportation, death certificate arrangements, obituary submissions, embalming, funeral planning, coordination with clergy, and offers grief assistance to families.
What steps should I take when a death occurs?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate arrangements, gather vital information for death certificates, notify family and friends, plan memorial services, and decide on memorial gifts. The funeral home assists with paperwork and obituary submissions.
Will someone come immediately if I call Local Cremation and Funerals?
Yes, if immediate assistance is requested, a funeral director will come promptly. However, if the family wishes to spend some time with the deceased before arrangements, that is accommodated.
Should I choose burial or cremation for my loved one?
Both burial and cremation are options. Burial is common, but cremation is often chosen for its lower cost and flexibility in timing memorial services. Cremated remains can be kept in an urn, buried, or scattered following state laws.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing time between death and final disposition for family to arrange and attend services comfortably.
What are the operating hours of Local Cremation and Funerals?
Local Cremation and Funerals is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring assistance is available anytime.
What payment options does Local Cremation and Funerals accept?
They accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and also offer financing options.
Are there any childcare or family-related services near Local Cremation and Funerals?
While there are no specific childcare services listed, nearby is Great Expressions Dental Centers for family dental care, and several pet services like Medvet Dallas and Sadie’s Grooming for pet care needs.
Are there dining options near Local Cremation and Funerals where family members can eat before or after a visit?
Yes, nearby dining options include Family Pizza and Pasta, Retro Taco, Dante's Italian Eatery, Sushi Ichiban, Panda Express, and City Cafe & Bakery, offering a variety of cuisines.
What nearby beauty and grooming services are available around Local Cremation and Funerals?
Nearby beauty services include Blade 21 Barbershop, Perfect Nails, Titi Unisex Barber And Hair Stylist, and Charletta’s Hair Design, providing grooming and beauty treatments for visitors or family members.