Funeral planning made as easy as possible. Caring owner and employees that put families first…read more Thank you for your consideration during our families time of need, your kindness will not be forgotten.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

You stab em' we'll slab em - should be in the form of a flashing neon sign outside this funeral…read morehome... but no, this is a respectable place, nicely decorated in an old historical like building, with caring compassionate local people serving the needs, and making a difficult time as easy as possible. This funeral home has been around forever, they take good care of the recently deceased, and loved ones, they provide all your typical funeral home services, along with a staff who is capable of breaking up a fight that is likely to break out at the wake, viewing, funeral, or graveside service - this is a common tradition among Rednecks so the funeral home is just prepared for it. My one suggestion to improve their service would be to update the music being played - still playing that creepy pipe organ funeral home music from the 1940's -- its strangely remnant of the theme song played by Lilly Munster.... I guess it adds to the experience, and ambiance, but the locals would MUCH rather banjo music, Johnny Cash or Boxcar Willie be played soft and low in the background. - 1 star for the terrible parking - 1 star for the time you guys put so much make up on my Aunt Ethel every one said she looked like a street walker..

An old school local funeral home. Owned and operated by local people who provide dignified…read moreservices. You pick your own tunes.

My family and I are so grateful at the speedy transaction and gentle handling of the process. This…read moreentire process was so emotionally difficult but they made it feel controlled and it wasn't dragged out. The time frame was shorter than expected for which I'm very grateful and Lisette is wonderful. Thank you!

Very professional and helpful. They did everything they said they would in a timely manner. Great…read morefolks. I highly recommend them if cremation is for you.

My mother passed away recently and was laid to rest with the care of Girdner Funeral Home. They…read moretreated her remains with respect and dignity and made every attempt to grant my sister's wishes about how our mother should be buried, while abiding by all established protocols and guidelines about proper burial procedures. Martha, in particular, was there to oversee the funeral itself. I was impressed with her courteous demeanor and professionalism. She helped guide funeral attendees to where they needed to go so that my family could grieve without unnecessary distractions. I highly recommend this funeral home to other families in the Abilene area.

I'm really disappointed in my visit yesterday I had they…read morespoke with me Never once was was I told I'm sorry for your loss or offered any kind of condolences for my friend who passed You know I just buried my father-in-law a year ago and and NORTHS FUNERAL HOME they told me sorry for your loss and more than once I was never asked about if we wanted to obituary if we wanted to service I was not offered any options was it because state was having to pay for the cremation? she said she didn't get involved in family business but was quick to ask me why our loved one sold his burial policy well that was personal family business you know my friend left the will and there's reasons he did what he did but I felt judged from the minute I walked in there because they'd already been talking to the daughter my friend was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer last year and I took care of him up to the day he died not his daughter I did not once as I offered any condolences or sorry for your loss I just don't understand why I was treated this way is it because I'm not the daughter? I'm just really disappointed in the services that I received she made it real clear she didn't get involved in a family business on my part but yet she did get involved in family business when she asked me why he sold the burial policy that he had that was family business and she got right in that and I didn't tell her about that so I think she judged but that's all right

Unprofessional behavior displayed by staff. When heartfelt concerns were brought to the owner, Kreg…read moreKeesee, we were met with more disrespect. Sad and shocked is an understatement. To add insult to injury, after communication regarding our concerns took place, both in-person and in writing, an automated message was sent to our family asking for a review. One more example of how we were just a job to them and our family, concerns, and hurt meant nothing to them. As Owens and Brumley requested, here is their review.

Owens & Brumley has served generations of my family in time of need for decades but they were…read moreparticularly kind and helpful when my father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of pneumonia at his home. My stepmother was severely disabled and of diminished mental capacity due to her own illnesses, and this left the responsibility for making arrangements to me. This was complicated by the fact that I live out of state and a major hurricane was about to strike. Their office did everything possible to help until I could arrive and even assisted with travel arrangements, speaking to the airline and helping me get a reduced fare. When I arrived, they contacted his life insurance agent and helped me get the necessary paperwork and releases filled out and filed. I was completely ignorant and lost without their help. Adding to my stress and grief was the fact that I had few financial resources and my dad's policy turned out to have limitations due to its type and the short length of time he'd had it. He was only 62, in good health and had expected to need to provide for my stepmother's before himself. His policy would not be fully mature for several more years, leaving me with less money than anticipated. Owens & Brumley's funeral director and business office helped me select, plan and arrange a service and burial that allowed me to lay my father to rest with the dignity and respect he deserved that I could afford. They never made me feel embarrassed or demeaned despite my circumstances. They contacted his minister and arranged for a soloist to sing at his service. They coordinated with a local florist, who helped me select flowers and covered this expense for me, charging it to the expected payment from his life insurance. The Business Office took care of collecting his life insurance and delivered a check for the remaining funds to my stepmother. Lastly, they helped me find a monument company that would allow me to finance a marker. They assured me that all I had to do was contact them when the marker was paid off and they'd see to its proper installation so I wouldn't have to travel back to oversee it myself. They delivered on this promise as well even though it took 18 months for me to pay it off. The funeral directer was at my side throughout the arrangements and was present at the funeral and burial. They even provided ice water at the graveside for everyone due to the day's extreme heat. Owens & Brumley treated us like a member of its own family and made a terrible, traumatic time of deep loss and grief so much easier to bear with their attention to detail and personal concern. I highly recommend them to other bereaved families because they'll serve you to the best of their ability and help ease your burden at a time when you are least equipped to cope. With deep gratitude, the family of Sammy Rousey.

**UPDATE** I was able to get in contact directly with Mr…read more Craig Chancellor, he was very quick to address the issue and resolve it the same day. My brother who took care of the funeral arrangements, informed me that everyone was very helpful during the entire process and even though it was a very difficult time, the made the process a breeze. Will definitely recommend. Thank you! (Original review) We buried our family member in November. They told us to remove the temporary decorations we placed or they would be trashed. We also had a flat granite engraved marker as a temporary marker while we had the required headstone made. We went looking to remove the decorations and they had already been removed but the granite marker was left so we assumed we were able to leave it since we were supposed to have more time. We went back to visit that week only to find my father's burial place without the marker. We tried reaching out to the funeral home to request it back since not only are they not cheap but also it had sentimental value and they now left his grave unmarked but I have not received a call back in over 2 weeks. We have a family member in hospice and we're considering this location again but will no longer recommend. The website also states open 24hrs but when trying to visit at night when out of work the gates are closed.

horrible experience! zero compassion only care about the money and when you are all paid up they…read moretreat you terribly. made promises they don't keep and when we tried to contact them they ignore us until we went up to the funeral home to get answers and were treated terribly! Craig, sandy and Diana have no business working there! Bailey wells has more compassion in his little finger than the rest of them altogether! cannot recommend until there are true changes up there with people that have compassion for families that are mourning