San Antonio, TX

Since 1907, Mission Park Funeral Chapels, Cemeteries & Crematories of San Antonio Texas have served families in San Antonio TX and nearby areas with commitment and compassion. We believe in personal attention and uncompromised quality in all our services. Throughout the decades, our reputation has grown stronger in San Antonio while we serve all faiths and cultures in times of need. 

Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries, a premier funeral home in San Antonio Texas, have the perfect settings where families and friends can celebrate life. We have set out to design a resting place unlike any other. We began with a mission to celebrate life and serve families. So we planted trees, created pathways and nurtured our community. Our first memorial service took place in 1898. The cemetery became the first perpetual care cemetery in Texas in 1907, and since then, Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries has been a peaceful setting where families can come to remember and honor. With gorgeous tree filled cemeteries, you’ll find natural beauty and quiet corners. 

Funeral and Cremation Planning in San Antonio, TX

For more info about our funeral and cremation planning services in San Antonio TX, please don't hesitate to call us at (210) 924-4242 anytime of the day.

Planning for a funeral can be an emotional and sobering experience. But the importance of good preparation remains to provide one with peace-of-mind when it comes to their passing, no matter what future day this may occur on. Whether you are laying plans today or some distant tomorrow, qualified services from reputable funeral homes in San Antonio, TX will prove invaluable support in regards to coordinating how they would like their service conducted before departing Earth forevermore - allowing them time off worry as your loved ones take care of all the details if need arises.

The intention of planning funeral or cremation services in San Antonio, Texas is to provide a place where loved ones and friends can gather to commemorate the life of the person who has died. Those who gather together to honor the deceased will feel the support of others who also grieve their loss. They will be able to mark the passage of time with the memory of this delineating event, feeling the sting of their pain, and the memory of their love for this person.

As a memorial to one of the most deeply personal and emotional times in someone's life, funerals provide people with an opportunity for support from others who are grieving their loss. It is by coming together that we can feel supported when we need it more than ever before. This way, those gathered will be able to mark this moment as defining not just for themselves but also for loved ones they have lost too soon.

Funeral homes in San Antonio, TX help people to close a chapter of life, and begin adjusting to their new reality in the absence of the person they’ve lost. They help the healing journey to begin, long though the road may be.

Part of the healing journey is the planning process itself. It matters how you will choose to dispose of the body of the fallen. So does the service style you choose to conduct on their behalf. All families are unique in their cultures and preferred manner of mourning. It naturally follows that no two services for a fallen loved one are alike. The most important part of any funeral services or memorial care is that the family and close friends are able to find a measure of comfort.

As you plan a funeral, you’ll need to decide what kind of care you’d like the deceased to receive. This decision will impact how the remainder of the services will be carried out. 

Choosing the right funeral home can be a difficult, yet important process. Whether you decide to have your loved one cremated or buried will greatly affect everything from what kind of casket they'll wear and how much it costs to where their final resting place is.

The following options are listed for review and consideration.

Traditional Burial: Earth burial of the deceased occurs in many ways. The grave can be below ground in a burial plot or above ground in a mausoleum or sepulcher. In today’s funeral and cremation industry in San Antonio, TX, the ground and burial site must be purchased, along with a grave liner or vault. The body is placed in a casket and a headstone placed as a marker. For this, there are many cemeteries in San Antonio Texas you can choose from.

Green Burial: For those who are seeking a more natural means of caring for the dead, they can choose to bury their loved one without chemical embalmment, vault, or luxuriant caskets. The intention is for the body to quickly assimilate back to its material elements, returning to earth and the cycle of life.

Fire Cremation: The remains of the deceased are heated with a flame to high temperature for rapid decomposition. The remaining ash and bone fragments are processed for uniformity and given to the family for care as they decide best.

Water Cremation: Similar to fire cremation, the body is processed to accelerate the body’s decomposition to its base elements. Instead of flame and high heat, the process includes low heat, pressure, and an alkalizing agent in water. The remaining bone is powdered into fine sand and returned to the family for final rest. Water cremation is less common, but much more environmentally friendly than fire cremation.

If you’d like to discuss these options further, consult with our qualified funeral home and cremation care professionals in San Antonio, TX at Mission Park Funeral Chapels, Cemeteries & Crematories.

It’s common for us to answer planning questions in depth so that those we serve have a thorough understanding of the disposition choices before them.

After you’ve chosen a disposition style, you’ll be better able to decide the type of commemorative service that you want. If you’ve chosen burial, you’ll have the option to choose funeral services. If cremation is chosen, you may want a memorial or life celebration.

Traditional Funeral: Most people are familiar with this service. It often includes a viewing, funeral gathering, and a committal service at the grave. The body of the deceased is present. A eulogy, music, and recitations are given to family and friends in attendance.

Memorial Service: Similar in almost every respect and purpose, except that the body of the fallen is not present at the services. The memorial may be held immediately after death, or long after. The focus is on the memories and not the remains of the deceased.

Life Celebration: Those who wish to hold a service that is more upbeat and less somber and sullen often choose a life celebration event. In essence, the intention is to focus on the joy of a life well-lived, and not the loss of a loved one gone.

Mission Park Funeral Chapels, Cemeteries & Crematories has been serving the families of our community for generations. When the time to plan a funeral comes, contact our compassionate professionals for support and guidance.

Why do we need an obituary notice?

An obituary notice serves to celebrate the life of a loved one. They’re also nice for friends and family of the deceased, as they detail the many memories and stories of a person’s life. Publishing an obituary can also help relieve some of the burden of having to notify so many people about funeral details. For more information, check out our guide on how to write a beautiful obituary.

Can I personalize my funeral service?

Absolutely, in fact, we recommend it. After all, a funeral is a celebration of life and each life lived is unique. Funeral directors are happy to discuss any and all options to ensure your funeral is tailored to your wishes, and you’ll find that you can personalize services in many unique ways. You can reach out to us at any time to explore your options, or view our service page for more information.

What should I do if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend?

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All you need to do is call us at 210-924-4242, and we will be ready to assist you and lead you in the right direction. Contact us for more information.