My mom's funeral was with Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings, Tx, and no one there notified…read moreall of my mom's children after my mom's passing so the entire family could be present at the meeting where things were discussed and decisions were made without being included in this part of the very important part of the grieving process. There's not much more to say but there's definitely a lot more that could be said. I hope someone there decides to always include all of the immediate family when it comes to the death of a loved one, instead of just rushing things along without taking into consideration, "The Golden Rule." I hope this review is helpful to others. Thank you.

I never wanted to have to review a funeral home. However, life is ashes to ashes and dust to dust…read moreso it happens. The staff was all amazing and supportive as we planned my father' funeral. They took care of the smallest details and never were put off about some of our silly requests or questions. Simply amazing service.

Very kind and professional, reasonable prices & low pressure-they did everything they said they…read morewould do & made a stressful time MUCH easier for my siblings and me upon the passing of our mother. We had a lovely, small memorial service at their convenient NW Hills location, a beautiful family burial gathering at lovely Eloise Woods, & they explained every cost & gave me options. They reminded me what I planned to order and assisted me with my photos for a memorial video & ordering a gravestone, all very easy & at a reasonable cost. Whew! thank you all!

I simply cannot say enough wonderful things. The staff at Austin Natural Funerals stepped into our…read morelives at such a difficult time, and made us feel so very cared for and valued. They were professional and loving. They walked with our family through our time of sadness, and made the process as easy and stress free as it could have been. I highly recommend them, and am so glad we choose them.

Alamo Survivor, famous locals, Pokémon go, Ingress. I don't think this place has a restroom. If…read moreyou are looking for something specific, it could take a long time. It's beautiful, old, and fairly unkept (weeds, vines, stickers, fire ants). Drivable/accessible. Susanna Dickinson - section 1, Lot 363 located in the southwest end of the old cemetery. Including info because it's hard to find specifics. Blurry map available online. Bio: Susanna Dickinson was the wife of Captain Almaron Dickinson and was the sole adult Anglo survivor that witnessed the massacre at the Battle of the Alamo. On the morning of March 6, 1836, as the troops of General Antonio López de Santa Anna stormed the mission, Captain Dickinson ran to his wife, reported that all was lost, and expressed hope that she could save herself and their child. Although he died at the Alamo, his wife and child Angelina survived. Following the fall of the Alamo, Susanna was escorted from the Alamo mission, interviewed by Santa Anna himself and sent by him with a message to Sam Houston. She was a strong woman survivor and remained a patriot of Texas, but the memory of those days would haunt her the rest of her life. Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

This is Austin's oldest cemetery, with burials dating back to the 1830's. These days, you see so…read moremany of the perfectly manicured cemeteries with the evenly spaced, well-polished gravestones. The older section of Oakwood cemetery is just as painted by literature and movies - crumbled down gravestones, crawling vines, unnamed dead, multiple generations of families buried together, and wrought iron fencing. Go find the graves of John Henry Faulk, Andrew Jackson Hamilton, and Ima Hogg! I hope I have not disturbed any of the dead during my visits there or my Yelp review. I simply like to stroll through Oakwood and take in the haunted beauty. Just thought I'd share one of my favorite, lesser known spots.

This is a beautiful resting place for Aggies and non Aggies alike to Rest In Peace while still…read morebeing able to see the score at Kyle field. It's amazing and beautiful and stunning. I'm glad we had our memorial for my sister there. If you want a slideshow take a smart tv and a thumb drive and it will work and be visible. Best.

My dad was my mentor, and his death left me with an ache in my heart that has never subsided…read more While I am not particularly inclined towards cemetery visits, I am grateful that my dad's final resting place is among those of his Texas A&M classmates who preceded him in death at a cemetery that memorializes these Aggies and their legacies of honor. The Aggie Field of Honor is a beautiful, yet serene, cemetery respecting the TAMU traditions that these individuals held dear.

They were wonderful. My mom just died and they truly were great. So thankful for everything they…read moredid, because it was such a sad time. The picture they they put of my mom was beautiful. They were very respectful and thoughtful as we said our goodbyes.

Not sure what all to say but figured the pictures may help. I attended a friend's memorial service…read more(no casket, no urn) It was a nice service and this funeral included a buffet of food that I had never seen at a service before. The buffet was catered and is a sample of what might be offered at a service. This small location is behind the HEB in Bastrop. You park in the front and side is where cars may line up if there was a procession. The only negative issue was there there is only 1 mens and 1 women's bathroom and so there can be quite a wait for bathrooms depending on the crowd. there are nice chairs but not a lot of table space.

My family's relationship with Allen Dave goes back to 2011 when we contacted Allen Dave to handle…read morethe "pre-need" services for my mother-in-law. During the services we were impressed with the order and professionalism Allen Dave and Namon Thomas provided for our loved one. Little did I know that three months after my mother-in-law's death I would lose my precious mother also. Once again we contacted the professionals to assist during this mournful time. Since 2011, we have called on their services for my sister in 2015, an aunt in 2019, a brother in 2022 and most recently a brother in May of 2025. When you are in need you can "trust" that your family member will be treated with the utmost respect from the professionals at Allen Dave Funeral Home. We have built a "Relationship" with them. When your time comes they will answer the call. Arthur Chenier.

I must take time out of my busy schedule to rate Allen Dave with Allen Dave Funeral Home. I am so…read morepleased with the manner of care and professionalism given during the death of my friend's mother. No matter how emotionally prepared you think that you may be for the death of a loved one, you're not. Add to that moment all of the phone calls, the family saddened by the news and trying to make arrangements. Because there was a Pre-Need policy secured in advance, Allen Dave Funeral Homes did an excellent job at removing a load of stress with just one phone call. He was understanding and and handled the conversation of death with delicacy. He told the family "I got this, and he did." He made a tough process beautiful and enjoyable. Thank you for caring for my friend's family so well. They were all very pleased. I didn't mean to write a book, but Great job Allen Dave!

I cannot say enough how much Glenn and his team helped us during a very difficult time. They were…read morekind, professional and proactive in making sure things were taken care of. Glenn even stayed with us at the office until 11pm one night to make sure things were done right and with enough time to get everything done. Everything for the memorial and burial went smoothly, in large part due to their efforts. I strongly recommend them when you need them.

My beloved was sent to Hilliard immediately after he passed. No medical examiner, no questions from…read morethem about his medical history etc. Every single aspect of my personal experience with the College Station location was very questionable. I was told I couldn't see his body. At the burial, the director came up to the casket and noticeably made sure it was locked. This was only a peek into the overall shadiness that surrounded what I feel was one of many things. After signing a contract and paying them, they 1st changed the obituary to add some strangers saying they were his family and took me out. When addressed, she changed it back for a day and finally removing his remembrance all together. They are not fact checkers and have been ridiculously disrespectful to my the actual family of my husband and have disregarded any and all truth about his life and wants and facts. They care nothing of the legacy of the deceased, only that you continue to trust them and make sure you pay. The obituary is something that everyone should be able to read and know my Chris. I've wondered why the parking lot is empty and now I know. They do nothing according to follow legal procedure and or even acknowledge that there is one. Truth is a funny thing. If if doesn't come out when you wash the dirt away, it will in the rinse.mGood Luck .

My wife and I secured cremation packages from Bastrop Providence Funeral Home in March 2011. The…read morelove of my life passed in March 2025, 14 years after we purchased the cremation packages. I called Bastrop Providence Funeral Home a few hours before she passed in ICU. There was not even one slight interruption for the process to get underway. From the first phone call, to the day we walked out with my wife's ashes, they were empathetic, understanding and professional in guiding us through this powerful emotional ordeal. They helped us through this incredible challenge making us feel secure in the mourning process. Brandon, the Funeral Director, was involved in helping us from the beginning to the very end. He was incredibly kind, compassionate and caring. He came to our home to explain everything, in part, because I am a disabled military veteran. Emma, part of the aftercare support team, was so good at being there as an emotional pillar of support. Her gentle communication always made me feel like I was never alone in this terribly trying time.

My son died recently, and unfortunately he was sent to Bastrop Providence Funeral Home. After…read morepaying over $2,000 for his cremation, I asked to see him. I was not with him when he passed. I was told that for me to see my son (just me - no one else) it would cost an additional $250. I did not see my son. I did not get to say good-bye. My heart is broken. You decide if this is the organization you want to deal with in your time of grief. I selected one star as a rating because no stars is not an option.

The staff was welcoming, accommodating and comforting. We used Memorial Oaks to bury my father's…read moreremains and could not be more pleased with their service from top to bottom. When your loved one's time comes, you don't want to have to worry about anything. With Memorial Oaks, you will have no worries and can expect the best service and beautiful arrangements.

We had a good experience with this funeral home when my father passed away in 2002, so when Mom…read morepassed a couple of months ago we returned. No change in management since our pevious dealings. This time, however, a few things slipped through the cracks which tarnished the experience for me: One small thing: The invoice itemization didn't add up to the total at the bottom. No problem after they looked it up and gave me an explanation (they had neglected to list one item). One medium thing: The funeral director with whom we met did not have us review and confirm the information the nursing home had forwarded to them. As a result Mom's home address was wrong on the death certificate, and I would have had to pay (and wait weeks) for it to be corrected, so I took the funeral home's advice and just left it the way it was. One BIG thing: My mother's makeup was awful, just awful... shockingly awful. Since we had a graveside service only, the first time we saw her was at the graveside & it was too late to make any adjustments. The spackle they caked on her hands and face was so thick that it was actually cracking and flaking off. They had applied lipstick and mascara, but NO EYEBROWS. My 94-yr-old mother had lost her natural brows many years ago, and would never allow anyone to see her until she had drawn on replacements with an eyebrow pencil. Somehow the funeral home's makeup artist missed that crucial part of the process (even though they were working from photos), so now my mom will spend eternity looking like some sort of alien being. Rants out of the way, I will say that everyone there was very nice and very helpful--the fellow who picked up Mom's body from the nursing home, the funeral director, the office assistant, the gentlemen who transported the casket to the cemetery. And whoever fixed Mom's hair did an excellent job!