Gladewater TX Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Why Choose Us

Friends,

Thank you for visiting our website. In 1993 my husband and I opened East Texas Funeral Home with the goal of providing affordable service to families in need. Some funeral homes prefer to serve wealthy families and focus on profit but we remain dedicated to providing superior service at an affordable price. From the beginning the funeral home has been operated by owned by my family and we are honored to be assisted by a wonderful professional and knowledgeable staff. We are proud of our legacy of providing affordable service to many generations of East Texans. Now in our 25th year, we are proud to announce a fresh location, complete with a beautiful chapel. Thank you for your trust, and help making East Texas Funeral Home the most affordable option for families in the region. 

- Wanda McGrede


Why Choose Us

Looking for an affordable funeral home in East Texas?

If your loved one has passed away and you wish to have them cremated or have an affordable funeral, then you may be wondering which funeral home to choose and who to go to for the most affordable services.

At the East Texas Funeral Home, we are dedicated to providing excellent service and we understand the sensitivity of the situation that you are facing. We are dedicated to serving families on a personal level. Let us help you through this situation to provide the outcome that you need for your family. We pioneered affordable cremations and funerals in East Texas, we know the residents, and we are involved in our community.

You can be sure that you will receive focused, personal attention from our professionals. We provide the personal attention that you need, as well as the worry-free and cost-efficient services that you require.

How we can help you!

We face many cases in which a family informs us that their loved one merely wanted to be cremated or that they want an affordable yet simple burial. Most often, we hear that choosing East Texas Funeral Home was easier on the family and that it saved the family money. We can help you by providing you with personal attention and assistance, as well as cost-efficient solutions. Let us work with you to alleviate some of your stress during this time of grief. Contact us today to discuss your situation and to begin the process of providing affordable care for your loved one. 

Cremation Services

See why more and more families are turning to East Texas Funeral Home for their cremation choices. We are the leading cremation provider in all of East Texas and offer the following services and benefits:

  • Cremations in our private, family owned crematory.  We are the only funeral home in our area that does not use a commercial crematory. Our crematory only provides cremations for the families that we serve. This gives us the ability to control and oversee every aspect of the cremation process.

  • Numerous Final Disposition Options.There are a number of options for final disposition of cremation ashes, including urn placement, scattering, burial and more. Cremated remains can be scattered practically anywhere: on land, at sea or by air.

  • Cremation with Memorial Services. Many families are under the misconception that they cannot hold a meaningful service with a cremation. However, this is completely untrue. Our professional staff can help you arrange any type service you desire to be held before or after the cremation.
  • Affordable Packages. We are pleased to offer a variety of affordable packages which offer families financial savings and convenience.
  • Pre-Arrangements.If you are choosing cremation, it’s important to make pre-arrangements so that your family knows your wishes. With different prices, plan ahead for peace of mind. Start planning now with our Online Pre-Arrangement Form.

Traditional Funeral Services

East Texas Funeral Home has quickly become known for dignified traditional funerals. We take pride in providing the best service in all of East Texas and offer the following services and benefits:

  • Comprehensive Arrangement Conference.  Our licensed and experienced funeral directors will assist you in planning every detail of your loved one’s service.

  • Numerous Traditional Funeral Options. There are a number of options for families that choose to have a traditional funeral.

  • Affordable Packages. Many families are under the misconception that they can not have a meaningful and respectful service on a budget, this is completely untrue. We are pleased to offer a variety of affordable packages which offer families financial savings and convenience, all while providing a respectful and meaningful farewell.

  • Pre-Arrangements. If you are choosing a traditional funeral service, it’s important to make pre-arrangements so that your family knows your wishes. With different prices, plan ahead for peace of mind. Start planning now with our Online Pre-Arrangement Form.

Daily Grief Support Emails

We offer one year of free daily grief support emails to the families we serve. It is important to us that we continue to comfort our families through the difficult days that the first year of grieving can bring.

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