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Funeral Home
Sterling-White Funeral Home & Cemetery in Highlands, TX provides cemetery, burial services, funeral home, 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.
Location
Sterling-White Funeral Home
11011 Crosby Lynchburg Road, Highlands, TX
77562, United States
Hours
Reviews
4.7
104 reviews
5 stars
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1 star
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- HHHELEN HILTONNov 14, 20255.0The employees are very sensitive to your feelings and are very helpful. they help me codinate with an out of town funeral home for the burial of my husband, I countnt have done it without their help. I just purchased a preburial plan for myself and Alexis sat and explained it all to me. Couldnt ask for a more considerate person.
- PHP HeddenNov 10, 20255.0So much help at a difficult time. My husband's service was exactly as I requested. The staff is so supportive, compassionate and professional.
- JNJoann NicholsOct 31, 20255.0Haley was there by our side the whole way. She helped make our going home present very memorable! And very beautiful in every way! We hated losing a loved one yet feeling like it was okay.
- NCNikole ConnerOct 7, 20255.0In such a difficult and stressful time every employee at Sterling White met us with kindness, empathy, and superb customer service. Our funeral director Haley went above and beyond to make everything perfect and personalized while also providing care and assurance. Monica whom assisted with burial arrangements provided not only excellent professional service but made the experience feel as if she was a long time friend. All of the ladies and gentlemen working there are amazing.
- JWJoAnn WheatSep 11, 20255.0The staff at Sterling-White Funeral Home were very helpful and responsive during this difficult time. Our Funeral Director, Haley was great to work with and helped us with all of the details for the service. We appreciate the follow up, sincerity and professionalism of everyone here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling-White Funeral Home
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-White Funeral Home provide?
Sterling-White Funeral Home offers cemetery, burial services, funeral home services, veteran memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services.
Are you open 24 hours?
Yes, Sterling-White Funeral Home is open 24/7 and remains open 24 hours on Federal Holidays.
What payment options are accepted at Sterling-White Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
What does a funeral director do at Sterling-White Funeral Home?
They pick up and transport the deceased, notify authorities and family, prepare death certificates, coordinate benefits paperwork, arrange obituaries, embalm and prepare the body, assist with funeral arrangements and purchases, schedule gravesite services, coordinate clergy, arrange transportation and floral services, and provide grief assistance.
How do I proceed when a death occurs?
The funeral home helps coordinate with the cemetery, assists with vital statistics, obituary preparation, notifying family and friends, clergy contact, and memorial arrangements.
Is embalming legally required?
Embalming is generally not required by law except in special cases. It may be necessary for funeral arrangements involving a viewing, but you can choose alternatives like direct cremation or immediate burial without embalming.
Should I choose burial or cremation?
Burial is common, but cremation is often less expensive and allows memorial services at a convenient time. Cremated remains can be interred, buried, placed in mausoleums, urn gardens, or scattered according to state law.
What nearby places can help me plan a visit to Sterling-White Funeral Home?
Nearby places like Sterling-White Funeral Home & Cemetery provide coordinated services. Visiting the Battleground Speedway or Nails & Co Beauty Bar can be part of your day in Highlands.
Where can I stay or find services near Sterling-White Funeral Home?
Rolling Hills RV Park offers camping and lodging nearby, and San Jacinto Storage, Inc. provides storage facilities.
Where can I get vehicle or equipment services near the funeral home?
E’s Outboard Service provides boat repairs and sales, while Reyes Pressure Washing and A & L Pump & Well Service offer maintenance and construction-related services nearby.