Williams Funeral Directors was founded in 1885 as M. D. Williams Furniture and Coffins. Marion Davis Williams and his brother, Jasper Williams, emigrated from Lebanon County, Tennessee to Dallas County, Texas in the mid-1870's. They traveled by horseback and settled near the communities of Embree and Duck Creek.
Several years passed before the rest of M. D.s family joined the brothers, including their parents, Marlin G. and Sarah Ann (Holt) Williams. After becoming a successful farmer and rancher, in 1885 M. D. and Jasper formed three small businesses in Duck Creek; a dry goods store, a grocery store, and a furniture and coffin store in which their father, Marlin G. Williams, who was a cabinet maker, worked.
Several years passed before the rest of M. D.s family joined the brothers, including their parents, Marlin G. and Sarah Ann (Holt) Williams. After becoming a successful farmer and rancher, in 1885 M. D. and Jasper formed three small businesses in Duck Creek; a dry goods store, a grocery store, and a furniture and coffin store in which their father, Marlin G. Williams, who was a cabinet maker, worked.
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Our Staff
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Staff members of Williams Funeral Directors are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors. Cecil Williams II currently serves as President of Williams Funeral Directors.
Our Location
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In 2003 we re-located from our 1200 Main street address to our new facility at 1600 S. Garland Avenue, adjacent to Garland Memorial Park. Although the building may change, our purpose has not. We can provide you with a greater selection of quality services, from people you know and trust. Our new facility is twice as spacious.
Grave Service
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Cemetery Charges and Grave Openings: (in local cemeteries where we are allowed to do so, many cemeteries are private or have contractual obligations with grave services.) Note: Many cemeteries charge interment fees to remove excess dirt following interment and we must collect this fee from you. Some cemeteries do not provide dirt removal service and you must make arrangements for your own lot restoration following the interment.
Cemetery
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Williams Funeral Directors is currently contracted for Grave Opening/Closings, lot sales, & record keeping. For these inquires, you may contact us directly. Williams Funeral Directors does not manage, write rules & regulations, nor enforce rules of the parks. The elected board of directors for Garland Mills Cemetery Foundation handles these affairs.
Plan Ahead
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Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
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