Local Resources
Here's a list of funeral homes, cemeteries and resources for end-of-life planning. This page will soon include funeral merchandise and other resources. If you don't see what you're looking for, get in touch.
Do you offer natural burial or end-of-life services in Central Texas and want to be listed here? Reach out.
Cemeteries
A list of cemeteries where you can access natural burial.
La Vernia, TX
This natural burial ground is only 30 minutes outside of San Antonio and allows shrouded burials with no requirement of a cement vault. Sunny Markham brings beautiful ceremony to every burial that takes place.
Cedar Creek, TX
If you are looking for a hill country burial that feels more like a forest than a burial ground, then this is what you're looking for. Beautiful trails, wildflowers and an experienced team of funeral directors at Austin Natural Funerals create a beautiful experience.
Katy, TX
Part of the Katy Prairie Conservancy, Blazing Star Sanctuary is a conservation cemetery outside of Houston, TX. Conservation cemeteries prioritize land management and conservation.
Atascosa, TX
A conservation cemetery just 35 miles outside of San Antonio. Unbroken Circle does not allow cement linings, and you can rest easy knowing you have donated your body to nature.
Funeral Homes
San Antonio, TX
Genaro Reyes, Jr. opened Compassion Funeral Home on San Antonio's southside after being in the industry for 23 years. He is committed to providing you with exactly the services you need and is experienced in natural burial.
San Antonio, TX
Porter Loring was on the only funeral home certified by the Green Burial Council until its purchase by SCI in 2024. Still, they have been serving the Jewish community in San Antonio for a long time and are familiar with biodegradable casket options and requirements for natural burial.
Austin, TX
ANF, owned by the wonderful Mitzi Chafetz, operates Eloise Woods Natural Burial Park, and they exclusively provide natural burial. Their experienced team of funeral directors are dedicated to creating access to natural burials in Central Texas.
Can't afford burial?
Bexar County Pauper Burial Assistance
Individuals who may qualify for assistance are:
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Deceased individuals living in Bexar County 30 days before death.
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Must have passed in Bexar County.
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Having died of natural cause.
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Without a Will.
Eligibility will be determined based on the decedent’s income for the last 30 days. If the decedent resides with the legal next of kin, all household income will be included. Income eligibility is determined based on the federal poverty level.
If you need additional information regarding Pauper Burial Assistance please call 210-335-0757.
Hospice through Medicare
Hospice Care Can be Covered by Medicare if the following criteria are met:
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The individual is entitled to Medicare Part A, or enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan.
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Both the attending physician (if the individual has one) and a hospice agency’s medical director or physician member of the hospice interdisciplinary team initially certify that the patient is terminally ill (see below).
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The individual or their authorized representative signs a hospice election form with a Medicare-certified hospice provider they have chosen. [Important note: By electing hospice, the patient acknowledges they understand that hospice care does not provide curative treatment, but focuses on providing comfort and symptom management. As such, the patient waives all rights to Medicare payment for items and services related to the treatment of the terminal condition and related conditions. They also understand that virtually all of the care they need should be provided by the hospice agency.]