Every service is unique, but the tips outlined below will give you an idea of polite funeral etiquette.
- Express Your Sympathy: Sign the online guestbook linked through this website or send your expressions of sympathy directly to Darst Funeral Home to be delivered to the family. Flowers or plants are a very traditional way to show your sympathy and these can be ordered directly through Darst Funeral Home for your convenience. However, be sure to follow the family’s wishes should they request donations to a charity in lieu of flowers.
- Be on time: Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to a service to ensure that you can take your seat in plenty of time. You can be seated before it begins.
- Dress Appropriately: Unless otherwise requested by the family, a dark suit or blazer for gentlemen and a modest business-appropriate dress or slacks for a lady are recommended. Although black is still acceptable, other colors or patterns are also accectable as long as they do not draw too much attention or show too much skin. Be sure to check if any portion of the service will be outdoors and to dress accordingly.
- Offer Your Support: Being present and being a good listener are the most important comforts you can offer. A simple, heart-felt “I’m so sorry. I’m here if you need anything” will go a long way.
Locations
- Darst Funeral Home
796 Russell Palmer Road
Kingwood, Texas 77339 - Aria Funeral Home Northwest Highway
10116 E Northwest Hwy
Dallas, Texas 75238 - Aria Funeral Home Preston Road
19310 Preston Rd
Dallas, Texas 75252 - Aria Funeral Home Irving
1820 N Belt Line Rd.
Irving, Texas 75061 - Fannin Memorial Gardens
2038 S. Highway 121
Bonham, Texas 75418
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Darst Funeral Home
281-312-5656
281-312-5656
Important Information
- When a Death has occurred please call us to make arrangements and to have one of our care team members assist you and your family immediately.
Toll-free:
1-800-300-1655
Local:
281-312-5656 - Click here to Download the Cremation Forms.
- Have the cremation authorization form notarized
- Darst Funeral Home
796 Russell Palmer Road
Kingwood, Texas 77339 - Aria Funeral Home Northwest Highway
10116 E Northwest Hwy
Dallas, Texas 75238 - Aria Funeral Home Preston Road
19310 Preston Rd
Dallas, Texas 75252 - Aria Funeral Home Irving
1820 N Belt Line Rd.
Irving, Texas 75061 - Fannin Memorial Gardns
2038 S. Highway 121
Bonham, Texas 75418
Additional Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Facts about Funerals (PDF)
- General Price List (PDF)
- Hospice Groups in Houston Metroplex
- Hospitals in Houston Metroplex
- Flying with Cremated Remains (PDF)
- Social Security Information (PDF)
- Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains (PDF)
- Area Cemeteries
- Texas Prepaid Funeral Contracts
- What to Bring to the Arrangement Conference