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Trusted Funeral Services in Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie Funeral Home has been a family-owned and operated business since March 1987, founded by Rev. L.W. Dollar and continued by his sons Roger and Kenneth Dollar. Our team of licensed funeral directors prioritizes personalized care, understanding that each family has unique traditions and requests during times of loss. We offer a wide range of services tailored to meet individual needs, including preplanning options and affordable cemetery arrangements at Lakeview Memorial Park. Our commitment to compassionate service is reflected in our 2015 acquisition of 1932 Rolls Royce replicas for funeral processions. As lifelong members of the Waxahachie community, we take pride in serving local families with dignity and respect.Our staff brings decades of combined experience, with professionals like Kenneth Dollar, a funeral director since 2004 with over 36 years of service. We emphasize transparency in all arrangements, whether planned in person or through our online platform. Our facility is handicapped accessible, and we maintain strong ties to community traditions while adapting modern conveniences. We honor veterans for their service and provide grief resources to support families beyond the funeral process. Our office manager Leta Dollar and funeral director Abigail Gardner exemplify our dedication to making each family's experience as comforting as possible.
Services
Funeral Services
Preplanning Options
Obituary Listings
Grief Resources
Cemetery Arrangements
Veterans Honors
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1987 with generational funeral service experience
- Personalized arrangements respecting individual family traditions
- Vintage Rolls Royce available for funeral processions
- Affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery with perpetual care
- Experienced team with over 36 years of local service expertise
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual family needs, including traditional ceremonies, cremation options, and personalized memorialization. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, offering support from initial planning to final arrangements. With vintage Rolls Royce transportation available, we help create meaningful tributes that honor loved ones' legacies.
Preplanning Options
Our preplanning services allow individuals to document their final wishes in advance, reducing future burden on loved ones. We offer consultations to discuss preferences for services, casket selection, and cemetery arrangements. These plans can be customized and adjusted over time, providing peace of mind through documented personal choices.
Cemetery Arrangements
As affiliate of Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery, we provide burial plot sales and perpetual care services in a serene lakeside setting. Our cemetery offers traditional ground burials, mausoleum entombment, and cremation gardens. We assist with monument selection and coordinate interment services that honor individual preferences and family traditions.
Veterans Honors
We specialize in honoring veterans' service through military funeral honors, flag presentations, and coordination with VA benefits. Our staff understands the unique protocols for military ceremonies and ensures proper recognition through rifle volleys, Taps performances, and official documentation assistance for service-related benefits.
Grief Resources
Beyond funeral arrangements, we offer grief counseling resources including our online grief library and bookstore. Our staff provides guidance through the mourning process, connecting families with support groups and educational materials. We maintain ongoing contact with families to ensure continued emotional support after services conclude.
People
Kenneth Dollar
Owner & Funeral Director
Kenneth Dollar has served as funeral director since 2004 with over 36 years of experience at Waxahachie Funeral Home. A lifelong resident, he graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Service and prioritizes personalized care for families during difficult times.
Leta Dollar
Office Manager
Leta Dollar brings 20 years of funeral service experience to her role as office manager. Born in Washington and raised internationally, she connects with families through compassionate communication while managing administrative operations with attention to detail.
Abigail Gardner
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Abigail Gardner serves as funeral director and embalmer, providing professional care with empathy and respect. She works closely with families to ensure all service details reflect their loved one's life and personal wishes during memorial arrangements.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized arrangements respecting all cultural and religious traditions.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive preplanning services allowing individuals to document their final wishes and preferences ahead of time.
Do you honor military veterans?
We proudly honor veterans with full military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salute, and VA benefit coordination.
What payment options are available?
We accept various payment methods and can discuss financing options to accommodate different budgetary needs for funeral services.
Is your facility accessible?
Yes, our funeral home is fully handicapped accessible with designated parking and wheelchair-friendly interior spaces.
How can I access grief resources?
Our online grief library and bookstore provide support materials, and our staff offers personalized guidance through the mourning process.
