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Local Cremation and Funerals
4.9(62 reviews)
Certified by Local Cremation and Funerals • Apr 12, 2026
Business Details
12101 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX
75243, United States
Certified by Local Cremation and Funerals • Apr 12, 2026
(214) 343-4040
Certified by Local Cremation and Funerals • Apr 12, 2026
https://www.localcremationandfunerals.com/
Certified by Local Cremation and Funerals • Apr 12, 2026
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Certified by Local Cremation and Funerals • Apr 12, 2026
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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Certified by Local Cremation and Funerals • Apr 12, 2026
Hours
Certified by Local Cremation and Funerals • Apr 12, 2026
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours
Reviews
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- ASAngela Stevens2 days ago5.0Great communication and frequent updates from a caring staff.
- LOLisa Oxford2 days ago5.0Absolutely highly recommend!!! Savannah was excellent!! They are not in this to make $$ they generally care and are very helpful in your time of need!! From Alex, Savannah and the pick up service ❤️Thank you all❤️
- CRChristina Ross4 days ago5.0For sweet people and very caring and understanding
- ADAnna DaoMar 17, 20265.0I cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible support we received from Local Cremation & Funerals during such a difficult time. From the moment we reached out, their compassionate director Savannah guided us through every step of the process. She truly went above and beyond to ensure that we honored our loved one in the way that we wanted. After calling so many other places I almost settled until I called and spoke with Savannah, she didn’t treat it like transactional. It was so heartwarming how much she showed she cared. Every aspect was handled properly and communication was consistent. Thank you especially to Savannah, from the bottom of hearts. You helping us navigate this journey with grace and dignity. We highly recommend your services to anyone in need.
- LLLarkFeb 27, 20265.0Local Cremation is such a lovely, caring and responsive experience during a sad time. They have been with us for the passing of two family members, and they are always comforting, respectful and kind. Audra and Savannah deserve the highest praise.
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.
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