Business Details
39 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Service in Waxahachie, TX
Since 1987, Waxahachie Funeral Home has served families in Waxahachie and surrounding communities with compassionate funeral planning and personalized memorial services. Founded by Rev. L.W. Dollar and continued by his sons Roger and Kenneth Dollar, our family-owned business prioritizes honoring individual traditions while alleviating the burden on grieving families. We offer comprehensive services including in-person arrangements, online planning tools, and specialized veterans' tributes. Our licensed funeral directors and experienced team ensure every detail reflects your loved one's unique life story. Affiliated with Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery, we provide perpetual care options in a serene setting.With a 24/7 commitment to support, we combine decades of expertise with modern amenities like our 1932 Rolls Royce replicas to create meaningful tributes. Our office manager Leta Dollar and funeral director Abigail Gardner bring over 50 years of combined experience to every service. We maintain affiliations with national grief resources while focusing on local community needs. As a trusted provider, we balance affordability with quality, offering transparent guidance through difficult decision-making processes. Our legacy of care continues through personalized service, professional expertise, and unwavering dedication to family values.
Services
Funeral Services
Preplanned Arrangements
Veterans' Tributes
Online Arrangements
Cemetery Options
Grief Resources
24/7 Support
Memorial Planning
Transportation Services
Personalized Tributes
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1987 with generational funeral service expertise
- Personalized arrangements respecting individual family traditions
- 24/7 compassionate support during difficult times
- Experienced licensed funeral directors with decades of local knowledge
- Affiliated with perpetual care Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual family needs and traditions. Our experienced team coordinates all aspects from visitation to burial, offering personalized tributes that honor your loved one's unique life story. Services include facility use, staff coordination, and basic memorial materials.
Preplanned Arrangements
Our preplanning services allow individuals to document their final wishes in advance. We guide clients through all service options, ensuring their preferences are clearly recorded while providing financial planning tools. This service reduces future decision-making burdens for surviving family members.
Veterans' Tributes
We specialize in military funeral services with full honors. Our team coordinates government benefits, flag presentation, and ceremonial details according to branch-specific traditions. Services include coordination with VA representatives and National Cemetery Administration for eligible veterans.
Online Arrangements
Our online planning system enables families to arrange services remotely. Users can select caskets, schedule viewings, and choose memorial options at their convenience. This service includes virtual consultations with funeral directors and digital documentation management.
Cemetery Options
As affiliate of Lakeview Memorial Park, we offer perpetual care cemetery plots and mausoleum spaces. Options include traditional ground burials, cremation gardens, and above-ground entombment in a peaceful setting near Lake Waxahachie with affordable pricing options.
People
Kenneth Dollar
Owner & Funeral Director
Kenneth Dollar has served as funeral director since 2004 with 36 years of experience. A lifelong Waxahachie resident, he graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Service and prioritizes personalized family care.
Leta Dollar
Office Manager
Leta Dollar brings 20 years of funeral service experience. Born in Washington and raised internationally, she manages administrative operations while providing compassionate support to grieving families in her community.
Abigail Gardner
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Abigail Gardner serves as licensed funeral director and embalmer. With specialized training in mortuary science, she coordinates service details and prepares remains with professional care and respect for family traditions.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, veterans' tributes, preplanned arrangements, and personalized memorial ceremonies. Our services include facility use, staff coordination, and basic memorial materials.
Can I plan a funeral online?
Yes, our online arrangements system lets you select services, schedule viewings, and choose memorial options remotely. Virtual consultations with directors are available to guide your decisions at any time.
Do you offer veterans' funeral benefits?
We coordinate full military honors for eligible veterans including flag presentation, rifle salute, and TAPS performance. Our team assists with VA documentation and cemetery benefits.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Waxahachie and Ellis County, Texas, with services available throughout surrounding North Texas communities. Transportation arrangements can be made for out-of-area needs.
Are preplanning services available?
Yes, we offer advance planning consultations to document your wishes. This includes service selection, financial planning options, and legal documentation to ensure your preferences are honored.
What cemetery options exist?
As affiliate of Lakeview Memorial Park, we offer traditional plots, mausoleum spaces, and cremation gardens. The perpetual care cemetery provides affordable options in a peaceful lakeside setting.
