Cremation and memorial options - Percy Garner & Son Mortuary

Cremation andmemorial option

Cremation has become a common and meaningful option for many families seeking flexibility, affordability, and personalized memorialization. Percy Garner & Son Mortuary offers compassionate cremation and memorial services tailored to the wishes of families in San Augustine, TX. Whether you choose direct cremation for simplicity, cremation with a memorial service for gathering, or interment of ashes in a family plot, we provide comprehensive guidance and dignified care throughout the process.

Why Cremation Matters

Cremation offers both practical advantages and emotional flexibility, allowing families to honor their loved ones in meaningful ways. It makes it possible to hold memorial services at a time and place that best suits family and friends, choose more affordable disposition options without sacrificing dignity, and personalize memorials through unique venues, rituals, and keepsakes. Cremation also provides flexibility in final arrangements, such as scattering, entombment in a columbarium, or retaining ashes in an urn. In many communities, including San Augustine, cremation is embraced for its versatility and the thoughtful ways families can commemorate a life.

Cremation Services We Provide

Direct Cremation

A straightforward option without a formal funeral ceremony at the mortuary. Families may choose to have a private family gathering or graveside service afterward.

Cremation with Memorial Service

We organize memorial gatherings—religious or secular—featuring readings, music, photo tributes, and eulogies.

Witnessed Cremation

We can arrange for family members to be present for the cremation process if desired, respecting privacy and safety regulations.

Urn and Memorial Product Selection

Guidance in choosing urns, burial urns, keepsake jewelry, or biodegradable options for scattering at sea or on land where permitted.

 Interment Services

Coordination for placing cremated remains in columbariums, family plots, or mausoleums according to cemetery rules.

Personalization and Memorial Options

Memorial services following cremation can be as unique as the person being remembered:


- Custom readings, music, and video tributes.

- Memory tables displaying photos, mementos, and favorite belongings.

- Themed memorials celebrating hobbies, careers, or passions.

- Virtual memorials and livestream options for distant relatives.

- Keepsake distribution of small urns or jewelry for family members.



Our team helps families conceptualize and execute meaningful tributes.

Affordability: Cremation as an Option for Cost-Conscious Families

For families seeking affordable funeral options, cremation provides a dignified alternative to traditional burial costs. We offer transparent pricing for direct cremation and memorial packages and explain potential additional fees such as crematory costs, transportation, and urn selections. Our aim is to provide clarity so families can make decisions aligned with both budget and values.

Legal and Logistical Support for Cremation

We assist with obtaining all required authorizations and permits for cremation, completing legal documentation and death certificates, and coordinating with doctors, hospitals, and the crematory. We also manage all timelines, whether families prefer immediate cremation or a delayed memorial service, while ensuring full compliance with state and local regulations for the lawful and respectful handling of remains.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is cremation more affordable than burial?

    Often, yes. Direct cremation typically reduces costs by removing expenses such as caskets, vaults, and burial plot fees. However, costs vary based on service choices, so we provide detailed estimates.


  • Can cremated remains be buried in a cemetery?

    Yes. Many cemeteries offer columbarium niches, urn burial plots, or designated areas for interring cremated remains. We coordinate those arrangements for families.


  • Can we scatter ashes?

    Scattering is permissible in many locations, subject to local regulations. We advise on lawful and respectful scattering sites and help plan a memorial scattering ceremony if desired.


  • What urn options are available?

    Urns come in many styles—metal, wood, biodegradable materials, keepsake jewelry, or custom designs. We help families choose options that suit meaning and budget.


  • Can we hold a memorial service months after the cremation?

     Yes. One advantage of cremation is timing flexibility. Families often choose memorial dates that accommodate travel and schedules for a larger gathering.


Contact

To discuss cremation or memorial options, call Percy Garner & Son Mortuary at (936) 275-2511 or visit our office at 304 Ironosa Rd, San Augustine, TX.