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Sterling Funeral Homes in Dayton & Anahuac, TX provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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- SESuzzan EubanksJul 24, 20251.0Sorriest funeral I have ever been to at this place. 😪 sorry the way the set up way they did. My Man and looked like crap. Had fluid coming from his nose during service. That was the funeral. Then at resting place, did not have tent set up at his final resting place. Did not have hangers. Had to go and get them. Everyone waiting a burial site waiting. This place use to be okay. Now it's a 0 with me. And we have buried quite a few. No I would not Recommend this place to no one. Sorry not Sorry!!!!
- SJsharon johnsonFeb 17, 20235.0My family has used this funeral home since the early 80's. They are always very nice and very professional.
- KNK. NixonNov 15, 20225.0Truly caring people who are there to assist with a difficult moment in life.
- PWPatricia WheelerSep 18, 20215.0Highly recommend Sterling Funeral Home. Very professional and compassionate in my time of need. They were with me and my family for weeks after loosing my Son. Thank you Kimberly for all you done for us.
- MRMelissa RolloAug 30, 20215.0Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton went above and beyond in helping me plan my dad’s funeral. Kim was so helpful and patient during this emotional time. I probably called her and texted her 10-20 times with questions that would pop up. She never once made me feel like I was bothering her. I can’t say enough about the service and care I got from Sterling Funeral Home.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton
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.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What services does Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton provide?
Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton offers funeral home services, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services, alongside assistance with paperwork, obituary preparation, embalming, and aftercare support.
Are Sterling Funeral Homes available 24/7 for assistance?
Yes, Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton is open 24 hours a day, including Federal Holidays, and can be contacted anytime for immediate assistance.
What payment options are accepted at Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton?
Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa for payments.
What should I do when a death occurs to coordinate arrangements?
You should bring vital information such as birthplace, parents' names, Social Security number, veteran details, education, and marital status to the funeral home. Contact your clergy, decide on funeral service details, notify family and friends, and work with the funeral home to order death certificates and prepare an obituary.
Is embalming legally required?
Embalming is generally not required by law except in specific cases. It may be necessary if certain arrangements like a funeral with viewing are chosen, but you typically have the right to choose options like direct cremation or immediate burial that do not require embalming.
What are the options for final disposition of remains at Sterling Funeral Homes?
Customers can choose burial in a casket or cremation. Cremated remains can be placed in urns and buried, placed in mausoleums or columbariums, interred in urn gardens, or scattered according to state law.
How can nearby flower shops help when arranging a funeral?
Nearby flower shops like Flowers & Flames Gift Shop and Flowers and More can provide floral arrangements and funeral sprays that you may order through Sterling Funeral Homes to honor your loved one.
What community services are available nearby that could support grief counseling?
Universal Agape Love, a nearby community service offering counseling and mental health support, can assist bereaved family members with grief counseling and related social services.
How can nearby banks or financial advisors assist families after a funeral?
Nearby institutions like Stellar Bank Dayton and Edward Jones provide financial services that can help families manage estate finances, benefits, or insurance matters following a loved one's passing.
What should customers know about contacting Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton?
Customers can contact Sterling Funeral Homes - Dayton 24/7 by calling +1 936-258-2678 or emailing wecare@sterlingfuneralhome.com. The funeral home is located at 602 N Main Street, Dayton, TX 77535.