Certified by Sterling-White Funeral Home • Apr 26, 2026
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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.
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Certified by Sterling-White Funeral Home • Apr 26, 2026
Certified by Sterling-White Funeral Home • Apr 26, 2026
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Nora Fuentes
Apr 20, 2026
5.0
Sterling White Funeral Home did an excellent job with the care of my sisters funeral services. Excellent job and so understanding from allowing us to do her makeup and nails ourselves to day of her celebration and her gravesite arrangements. Huge thanks to Gilda, Marisol, Monica, Juan and Caitlyn, Thank-you for your services towards our family thru this difficult time. You guys made our experience very smooth.
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Don DeYoung
Apr 1, 2026
5.0
A Wonderful place, especially the Veterans section///////1
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Yvonne Manuel
Mar 27, 2026
5.0
Sterling -White is a compassionate and caring facility. Words do not do justice for the I appreciation that my family and I have for this funeral home and their staff. Obviously, we were in one of the most stressful situation having to make funeral arrangements, after my dad passed away. Added to that another funeral home completely dropped the ball, and these folks stepped in and helped us get everything back on track.
From the start, they were kind, understanding, and easy to talk to. They didn’t make us feel judged or rushed, and they explained everything in a way that actually made sense during a time when it’s hard to think clearly.
They handled everything smoothly and with a lot of care, which took a huge weight off our shoulders. You can tell they genuinely care about the families they’re helping, not just doing a job.
The place itself is beautiful and peaceful, and the whole experience felt respectful and well put together.
Obviously, this isn’t something anyone wants to deal with, but if you do, I’d definitely recommend them.
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Gay Winters
Mar 16, 2026
5.0
Our experience with Sterling/White Funeral Home could not have better. They were very professional and courteous mot to mention comforting. They guided us through the process of planning my husband’s service and the day of the service, it was perfect. Thank you Sterling-White and staff, you are amazing. Micheal Winters’ Family
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Robert Duhon
Mar 16, 2026
1.0
If i could give 0 stars i would
My father passed away in August 2025, and unfortunately our experience with Sterling White was extremely disappointing from start to finish.
Before my father passed, two staff members came to our home to make arrangements. We selected everything we wanted and agreed on a price. My dad was a veteran, and they did offer veteran packages, which we appreciated.
After he passed, my mother and I went to the funeral home to finalize details and drop off his suit. During that meeting, the sales representative repeatedly pressured my mother to purchase another burial plot next to my father. My mom clearly stated she was not ready to make that decision. The representative told us we had 30 days after the funeral to decide, which my mom agreed to.
Despite that, the representative then began asking my wife and me about our own burial plans after my mom said she wasn't ready to decide. We made it clear we were there for my dad and were not discussing our own arrangements.
When the representative returned with the contracts, we noticed additional charges had been added. She had included a larger headstone with a vase and other costs we had not agreed to. We caught those changes, but unfortunately we did not initially notice that a burial plot had also been added for my mother. She took the paperwork back to "fix" it and then returned for my mom to sign.
About 20 days after the funeral, my mother received a bill for the burial plot she had specifically said she needed time to consider. When we called, the representative claimed we had agreed to it. After several conversations with management, it took about 90 days to finally get the issue resolved.
Unfortunately, that was not the end of the problems.
We provided Sterling White with the information needed for the VA headstone about 30 days after my father passed. We were told it would take about six weeks to arrive, so we expected it sometime in November. We heard nothing.
In early December, we received an email from the VA saying they had just received the order from Sterling White and that the headstone would be delivered in mid-January. When I called Sterling White in early February to check on the status, they said they had no information and had not received the headstone. The person I spoke with said they would need to reorder it.
As of mid-March, my father still does not have a headstone and we have no timeline for when it will be placed.
From the pressure during arrangements, to unauthorized charges, to the delays with my father’s veteran headstone, our experience with Sterling White has been incredibly frustrating. Families going through a loss deserve honesty, transparency, and respect. Unfortunately, that was not our experience.
I would strongly recommend that others review all paperwork very carefully and consider other options before using Sterling White
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.
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