I stopped by the Texas State Cemetery on a Thursday afternoon in mid May. The weather was just…read morestarting to warm up, but hadn't quite crossed into "Texas hot" yet. Fred greeted me at the gate along with another staff member and immediately made me feel welcome. He asked if I was meeting anyone, looking for someone specific, or if there was anything in particular I wanted to see. What followed was one of the most unexpectedly meaningful experiences I've had in Austin. Calling what Fred did a "tour" honestly feels too shallow. He walked me through the grounds like a historian and storyteller preserving something important. He shared stories about the people buried there, explained the architecture and monuments, and had an unbelievable depth of knowledge about Texas history. But more than that, he knew how to read the moment. He knew when to pause and let you take it all in. He knew when to speak, when to move on, and somehow seemed to anticipate my questions before I even asked them. Fred was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but genuinely funny, engaging, and an amazing ambassador for the cemetery and for Texas history itself. You could tell he truly cared about preserving the stories behind the names. A cemetery may seem like an unusual destination to some people, but I see it as a place of remembrance, sacrifice, service, and history. Visiting here, especially after also seeing the Alamo, helps you understand the absolute, unmistakable pride Texans have in their state. There's just no question about it. One detail I especially appreciated was learning that the visitor center was intentionally designed to resemble the Long Barracks at the Alamo. It was a subtle but powerful connection between two places dedicated to preserving Texas history and identity. If you appreciate history, storytelling, or quiet places that make you reflect a little deeper, this is absolutely worth visiting.

Nice cemetery, no geese poop. Paved trails for a nice short walk. But would not want to be buried…read morehere unless I can get a stone that says fajita king

First time visit to Evergreen Cemetery…read more Travis Audubon and Austin Parks & Recreation scheduled a group event here, birding and exploring one of Austin's historic cemeteries. Established in 1926 as a public cemetery to serve the African American communities of Travis County, this place is also home to mature live oaks, pecans and cedar elms, and is flanked by woodlands that support a nice variety of birds. It's always nice to learn a bit more about the city one lives in, and of the people who helped make Austin what is is today.

I was surprised that this graveyard has yet to be yelped especially considering it's enormous size…read more There are literally thousands of graves sitting within 20+ acres. It is located at Airport Boulevard and 12th St. Many of the people buried here were born in the 1800s. This site would've been just on the outskirts of Austin back in the day, but of course it is surrounded on all sides by urbanization today. This is a nicely manicured and well cared for graveyard with a couple of port-a-pottys on site. You could easily spend an entire day here reading names. You can find graves that date from the 1800s all the way to the present day including many military service members. There is probably about a mile worth of roadway winding through cemetery. I drove through the entire graveyard but I never found a place where you could find a comprehensive listing of all those interred here. One other thing I was surprised not to find was a Texas historical sign that would've had some good historical information concerning the cemetery. I'm quite certain there are some very influential people from Austin's history buried within the confines. There are some posted scan codes throughout the cemetery that do give some historical insights . This is definitely one of the nicest graveyards within the Austin area. Check out the photos below.

All I have to say is this place is great. We have held 3 funerals here in the past 5 years . Last…read moreone was on the 17 of February. Amazing people . Treated everyone kindly. Went above and beyond with my husband. I truly am grateful for the people that work here. Mr Stuart was great . I highly recommend this place . Small but beautiful. Made us feel at home . Thanks again

If I could leave no stars I would. Unfortunately a loved one passed away in Texas who was from…read moreCalifornia. We looked upon king tears to take over to transport his remains back to California however it was not easy. Not only did the family not expect his death in the family but the staff was completely rude. Although our loved one had family in Texas we were unsure whether we were going to bury him there or in California ultimately we decided California which took some time for that decision and King -ears could not wait for an answer. The staff member Brandon Lanes not only was pushy and very aggressive in the decision making but also very rude. He was threatening family members that they would just have the county come pick up the remains and he will be buried in Potters Field and many others unprofessional statements. Whether it was an email or phone calls the staff was completely unprofessional and when dealing with this type of matter you would not expect in regards to this business. Their goal is clear and concise which is to collect payment and money but at the same time the business that they are in you need to show empathy and sympathy to those they serve. I wish that no one has to to go through these times with this business as I would not recommend them. As for the previous reviews that have been left seems to be spot on. This was truly a disappointing experience.

Absolutely the best service. They take amazing care of their customers and clients. Cannot…read morerecommend them high enough and 5 stars doesn't scratch the surface. Thank you mission.

Upon the sudden passing of my pet on a Saturday afternoon, I learned that Mission Funeral Home…read moreoffers pet cremation services and are open 7 days a week. The staff was extremely compassionate and helpful with the paperwork process. They also allowed me to take my time with him in a private room at the time of drop off. I picked up his remains a week or so later. They were encapsulated in a beautifully carved wooden box with a name plaque. There was a certificate of authenticity included as well as a small hair clipping. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation with a beloved pet and are seeking cremation I highly recommend this company.

very easy experience with them at a difficult time they were there to help in any way and…read moreappreciate their great service in lakeway nancy roberts

Attended a funeral for a friend who passed away suddenly. There were a ton of people there. The…read morefuneral home director was very professional and did whatever he needed to do to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. I don't think the family was expecting such a huge turnout. I just wanted to thank them for giving my friend the respect he deserved. His family appreciated the kind way they presented his ashes to them. Very respectful and caring.

Hannah designed a very impressive memorial to be placed at the feet of our parents. I was exactly…read morewhat I wanted only better. She took my idea and made it perfect. Hannah is a very talented and caring designer.

These guys were amazing. When I got to their office Hannah had already read my husband's obituary…read moreand predesigned the beautiful headstone for me. They installed it so quickly I was shocked. Its so beautiful and I highly recommend them.

Joesph was very helpful with a friend of mine that had no income. She was able to contact Joseph…read morequickly and it was a pretty easy process after that.

This review is far past due, but with all the difficulty that comes with mourning it was tough to…read morefind time to sit down and write it. My younger sister and I were in charge of handling my mom's arrangements and as two young women, we had no idea what to plan for or what we needed to do. Choosing Fuller-Sheffield as the funeral home to handle my mother's passing was the best decision we could have made. Brandon, the funeral director, provided service above and beyond right from the start. He helped us get what we needed to arrange military honors at her service, he was available to answer questions via text and responded quickly even after hours. He remembered the little comments we made about my mom in passing, like how she loved her patio garden and sunflowers, then incorporated that motif into her memorial slide show and program without us having to ask. He even helped to get my mother's ashes as quickly as possible so that I could have them when I left town, and stayed in the office late so that I could pick them up when they were ready. And even a few weeks after my mother's service, he helped us to get some additional memorial bookmarks made up for family members who didn't receive one. We're so grateful to have had Brandon and his staff during this tough time.

Loss is enough to handle. Thankfully staff were supportive in the mist of my emotions. My ideas…read morewere understood. The service given was wonderful. Most importantly I felt completely comfortable with the services and with the staff. I felt a natural connection which I value tremendously. Consider Phillips Upshaw and Richard Funeral Home when making final arrangements for your loved ones.

From the owner: Phillips Upshaw & Richard Funeral Home is a small family owned business that specializes in all…read moretypes of funeral services. we have 60 plus years of experience in the area.

I would NEVER have a service here. These people are distant family members of my husbands parents…read more His grandfather passed away and we held a service the evening prior to the funeral. The funeral home is so inattentive to the families needs. My father-in-law had to leave to go and get bottle waters for our family because they had nothing for us. Once the service began, no one from the funeral home was in attendance to ensure things ran properly. My 20 year old sister-in-law, who was completely distraught at the loss of her grandfather, created a picture slide show to music. Prior to the service, the funeral home lady (the one with glasses and tattoos all over her legs) helped her to make sure it was working (what a miracle!). Well, once the service began, they had turned the volume on the sound system down, and apparently it is controlled from a different room than the one where the service was being held. When we went to play the slideshow, no sound. I promptly ran into the lobby to try and find someone who worked there. They told me they would turn it up. So, I ran back into the service to tell them it was okay. We tried again, no sound. I told the girl was glasses, and she VERY rudely stated that she had turned it up as high as it would go. I said, okay so should we try and turn it up from the computer (not knowing the presentation was on a USB owned by the funeral home). And she said I mean, I don't know what to tell you. Who says that? Really? Their lack of customer service and compassion for a grieving family DISGUST me. You should never tell anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one that "you don't know what to tell them." You know what you do. You work tirelessly to assist them until the problem is resolved. SHAME ON ANGEL FUNERAL HOME FOR EMPLOYING SOMEONE WITH SUCH A BLATANT DISRESPECT FOR PAYING CUSTOMERS AND FOR HUMANITY ITSELF. You should be ashamed of yourself girl with the glasses whoever the hell you are.

By far the rudest funeral home I've ever dealt with. My friend did not have immediate cash to…read morepay for her husband's funeral so her employer advanced a check to pay for the service. The Deleon family refused to give their tax ID number to the employer in order to receive payment. I brought a company check to them and told Bryan Deleon it would be good the next day because I had just deposited the employer check in my company bank account. He rushed immediately to the bank to cash it and then called the cemetery where I was paying them to tell me the check was no good. I had to bring him a cashier's check the next morning. They constantly refused to schedule the service until they got cash. These people were so rude to my friend and her family!! DO NOT USE ANGEL FUNERAL HOME!!