A month ago we decided to cease cancer treatment on my MIL. In anticipation of the quick end I…read moreresearched places for cremation. I wanted to stay away from huge impersonal company (SCI, Dignity), and my MIL wanted a simple cremation- not a $7k funeral! We went for the basic cremation package and they made it so easy. She was too sick to travel for the paperwork so they came to the house. We had to use them sooner than expected but they made it very easy and were very respectful. I can't recommend them enough.

Joseph Earthman leads a special family owned and operated funeral business. There is no hype, no…read moreselling pressure, no exploitation of grieving. Instead, there is only a serenity, simplicity and clarity of the necessary processes, procedures, administrative issues and, simply said, care, of these who are deeply hurting at a most difficult period in their lives. Situated in the Rice Military/Crestwood area of Houston, his establishment is easily accessed, simply and elegantly presented. His welcome is warm and understanding. I recommend Joseph J Earthman Generations family funeral service unreservedly.

Exquisite service and attention to every detail. Handled all services for my mother when she…read morepassed. No issues whatsoever and first class, white glove care. Recommend many times over.

I love this Funeral home they helped me so much I had my great grandmother's funeral their and her…read morefuneral was so peaceful and pretty so if you are looking for a funeral home this will be the best one.

Came here on a private historical tour and was absolutely blown away by the beautiful grounds and…read moreknowledgeable staff. The grounds are massive and impeccably maintained with a clearly attentive and caring staff. Beautiful statuary throughout. You can basically play your own game of famous Houstonian bingo here - lots of street names can be found on the headstones here. Absolutely recommend planning a respectful, quiet, and contemplative visit to walk the grounds and take in the views.

Glenwood Cemetery was developed in 1871 on two tracts of land on the north side of Buffalo Bayou,…read moreand west of Downtown Houston. Glenwood hosted its first burial on June 19, 1872. By 1874, Glenwood was a recreational destination. A mule-drawn street railway operated on Washington Road, conveying people to Glenwood for weekend and holiday visits. Glenwood differs from most urban cemeteries of that time that had a grid pattern. Glenwood has meandering roads and trails and is beautifully landscaped. This historic cemetery is the final resting place of a number of individuals who were citizens of the short-lived Republic of Texas as well as famous citizens of Houston, Harris County and the state of Texas. One of the most famous buried here is Howard Hughes. The cemetery is a fun place to walk or bike ride, it's very shady so quite nice, even in summer. I was there as the new year came and enjoyed seeing many beautiful monuments.

This section of River Oaks is calm. It's hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Shepherd and…read moreAllen Parkway just a few blocks away. I think this is mostly because people don't know this area well enough to bypass the traffic via side streets that don't dead end. This is fine by me, the least amount of hustle and immediate danger surrounding my car makes for a happier driver. The lack of traffic adds a tinge of eliteness. I mention this because a historical cemetery is hidden amongst this quietude. It's the hushed, whispered voices in an already quiet space. It's almost too quiet in a foreboding, frightening sort of way. I don't look over in that direction when I happen to drive past at night. I not entirely certain what I'd see. Lurking and possibly marauding vagrants camping or hovering ghosts angry that their cemetery is in such disarrayed neglect. Recently, I finally just parked my car and visited this cemetery. There's no designated parking, so I left my car in the lot across the street and dodged the speeding Range Rover. Unfortunately, the cemetery was flooded due to that horrid little cold front that rolled through a few days ago, so no reading of grave stones and general exploring. There are several benches at the front of the cemetery. It looks like when the push for restoring this space back in the early 2000s, only a few cosmetic improvements were made. The cemetery itself seems to continue to crumble into itself. This is a shame to Houston's history and the people interred here. It is one of Houston's three oldest African-American cemeteries. Founded in 1896, many of prominent figures from 4th Ward, ie Freedman's Town, are interred here. Freedman's Town was Houston's "Harlem," with the main thoroughfare being Dallas. If this is all "news to you," I'm attaching an article on the area by someone from Freedman's Town Association (FTA): http://www.isocracytx.net/hp-org/FTAbrief.html I'm off on a journey to discover more "right there in front of my face" Houston history. Cheers!

Rose Ann Leonetti, Funeral Counselor/Coordinator, is to be commended!! Rose Ann was a pillar of…read morestrength for me and my family when my husband died 5 years ago. Her genuine compassion and her knowledge of the profession gave me the comfort and peace I needed to handle the devastating loss of my loved one. My husband's Homegoing Service at Earthman Bellaire (formerly Levy Dignity) was absolutely beautiful. I thank God for Rose Ann. I even sought her advice again when I began exploring PreNeed plans for myself early during the Covid19 pandemic. I was so sad to hear that she is not with Earthman Bellaire at this time. Rose Ann Leonetti is a rare gem and anyone who is fortunate enough to get Rose Ann as their Funeral Counselor will get a true angel from God to guide them through their grief journey. May God bless Rose Ann. - Mtisha Subira-Dupaty

Margaret Little and the entire staff of Bellaire Earthman Funeral Home could not have been more…read moreprofessional nor kind. My family member had already arranged and paid for her service and Margaret, Stephanie and the others could not have been more compassionate and respectful of our loss - just a great team. Margaret was very patient and kind in explaining the services our family member had selected and gave us thoughtful options as well. I had never been to this funeral home and was very pleased with the facility, services and the staff.

Heights Funeral Home provided a beautiful service for our family and friends. Funeral Director…read moreJared could not have been more helpful in this difficult time. A few of our requests were a little out of the ordinary but everything we asked for was provided. There was no upselling and again Jared went above and beyond and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent = Would highly recommend

During difficult times making arrangements are so hard. You always hear and think funeral homes try…read moreto rip you off, add hidden fees, pressure you to upgrade etc... Well, this was just the opposite. Went in told them what we wanted. Every thing was fast and efficient and just what we wanted. No pressure or up selling. They helped us with everything we needed.Thank you Patrick.

lies near a bend in White Oak Bayou, along the rail line to Chaney Junction, where the First and…read moreSixth wards meet just northwest of downtown. The 6-acre cemetery is an historic resting place for many freed slaves established in 1875.Olivewood Cemetery is now open by appointment only. To contact us, send an email to info@descendantsofolivewood.org or leave a voicemail at (713) 396-0640. This is a UNrsco co world heritage sit

Not too long ago, there was a tour of old Houston cemeteries. Founder's, Beth Isreal, College…read moreMemorial Park, and Olivewood. It truly was a wonderful tour of Houston's past; I learned quite a bit. I like the space of Olivewood the best. It's overgrown, then cleared, so it has that emerging from nature feeling. Oh, and there are quite a few plants that fell out of fashion years ago that are running wild, so it's really nice to rediscover flora in this slightly magical cemetery. Businesses and neighborhoods keep threatening its perimeters (metaphorically and quite literally), but there is a sense of calm within. If you're unfamiliar with the area, you'll have a time getting there. It's not difficult, it's just that the horrid shipping company and the encroaching neighborhoods are all vying for right of ways. The meandering is really part of the journey. It lends a sense of annoyance and harassment and also ultimate success when you reach the center of this labyrinth. It helps you realize what the volunteers who take care of this lovely cemetery face on a daily basis. Apparently the owner of the business directly south of them is particularly vicious. I'm not certain if all of these things that I mentioned (the antique foliage, old tombstones and statuary, neighbor issues, and general encroaching on people who have been laid to rest's space) were what caused my uneasiness, but I kept looking over my shoulder. It could have also been flashbacks to Doctor Who's Weeping Angel episodes. Regardless, it is pleasant and just a little bit unsettling. Oh, and if you do see any angel statuary moving towards you, stare at them, don't blink, and get out of there stat.

I think this has to be the most affordable option available in Houston. Not only that, but everyone…read morethat I spoke to at Integrity, especially, Chris and Pattie were so empathetic, always responsive, and very helpful. I especially appreciate not being pushed into more expensive services or products, which I hear can happen at other funeral homes. I would definitely recommend Integrity Funeral Care to anyone in need of this type of service.

They were so helpful and so kind at this devastating time in our life when we just lost our dad…read more Everyone on the staff were so nice. The prices are very reasonable. They just help with everything. I would highly recommend Integrity Funeral Care. Christopher Pena and Patricia are just so kind. They made the process so easy.