Funeral and cremation costs in Texas

Typical prices in Texas cities, the state rules on timing and permits, and how Texans pay for it.

Texas at a glance

Waiting period before cremation
48 hours
Who licenses funeral homes
Texas Funeral Service Commission
Who regulates prepaid plans
Texas Department of Banking
Texas Health and Safety Code ch. 716 sets the 48-hour cremation wait (a justice of the peace or medical examiner can waive it).

Texas cost guides

City by city price ranges, Texas laws and Texas planning guides.

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