Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Family-Owned Funeral Home in Garland, TX
Eastgate Funeral Home was established in 1997 by the Smith family to provide families with an alternative to corporate-owned funeral homes. Our approach prioritizes compassionate care and transparency, guided by the principle that serving families with integrity ensures mutual trust. W. Scott Smith, a third-generation funeral director, leads our team with over 30 years of experience in the death care profession. We specialize in cremation and burial services, offering customizable options that respect diverse faiths and budgets.Our staff includes licensed professionals with extensive backgrounds in funeral directing and embalming. We maintain active roles in community organizations and disaster response initiatives while providing 24/7 support for families during their time of need. Our facility in Garland, Texas serves a 50-mile radius, combining traditional values with modern service standards.
Services
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Funeral Planning
Memorial Services
Urn Selection
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with third-generation funeral service expertise
- Over 30 years of experience in cremation and burial services
- 24/7 availability for emergency funeral arrangements
- Serving all faiths with customizable memorial options
- Licensed professionals with specialized training in death care
What people say
Compassionate staff
Affordable options
24/7 availability
Professional expertise
Non-traditional approach
Services
Cremation Services
We offer comprehensive cremation services including basic cremation, memorial services with cremation, and immediate cremation options. Our packages include transfer of remains, crematory fees, and necessary staff services. Optional add-ons include visitation services and urn selection. All cremation services are conducted with dignity and respect.
Burial Services
Traditional burial services include full funeral arrangements with visitation, chapel services, and graveside ceremonies. Our packages cover embalming, cosmetology, casketing, and transportation within a 50-mile radius. We provide both immediate burial options and full-service traditional funerals with customizable elements.
Memorial Services
Memorial services can be held with or without the remains present. Our facilities accommodate visitations, funeral services, and memorial gatherings. Services may include use of our funeral coach, flower vehicle, and chapel facilities. We provide refrigeration and remains transfer services as part of memorial arrangements.
Urn Selection
We offer a wide selection of urns ranging from basic options to decorative keepsake urns. Our inventory includes wooden, metal, and ceramic urns priced from $25 to $573. We also accommodate customer-provided urns and provide urn filling services for $40 when using personal containers.
Pre-Need Planning
We assist with pre-need funeral planning to ensure your wishes are documented and financially secured. Our pre-planning services include trust and insurance funding options compliant with Texas state law. We provide necessary forms and guidance for creating legally binding pre-arrangement contracts.
People
W. Scott Smith
Owner/Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director licensed since 1993. Appointed Texas Funeral Service Commissioner by Governor Perry in 2014. Past president of multiple funeral director associations and active in disaster response teams. Serves on the Texas Disaster Response Team and handles high-profile cases including the first US Ebola cremation.
Raymond A. Hailey
Funeral Director
Veteran US Army and former Dallas Police Department officer with 30 years of service. Holds degrees in Business Administration and Funeral Directing. Joined Eastgate in 2001 after retirement from law enforcement. Provides compassionate support during difficult times with business and embalming expertise.
Cindy Foster
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1989. Completed education at Dallas Institute of Funeral Services. Specializes in cremation services and family support. Active community member with focus on compassionate care. Holds degrees from New Mexico Junior College and Dallas Institute of Funeral Services.
Larry W. Hall
Funeral Associate
Former banking professional with 20 years in funeral services. Garland native and US Army veteran. Active in Big Springs Baptist Church. Provides community-focused support for funeral arrangements and family needs with combined financial and funeral service experience.
Scott Houston
Crematory Director
Licensed crematory director managing all cremation services. Available 24/7 for emergency arrangements. Coordinates with families to ensure proper documentation and respectful handling of remains. Oversees cremation operations and urn services with attention to detail and compassion.
Questions
What cremation options do you offer?
We provide basic cremation starting at $1,295, memorial services with cremation, and immediate cremation options with various urn choices.
Do you offer traditional funeral services?
Yes, we offer full traditional funeral services including visitation, chapel services, and graveside ceremonies with transportation within a 50-mile radius.
Are you available after hours?
Our crematory director is available 24/7 for emergency arrangements and immediate service needs.
Can we use our own urn?
Yes, we accept customer-provided urns and offer urn filling services for $40 when using personal containers.
Do you handle pre-need funeral planning?
We assist with pre-need planning using trust or insurance funding options compliant with Texas state law.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Garland, Dallas, Mesquite, Commerce, Lucas, and surrounding areas within a 50-mile radius.
