King-Tears Mortuary
1300 E 12th St, Austin, TX, 78702
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Texas
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“The Family of Deidra McGraw would like to send a HUGE thank you to Elizabeth and the King Tears Mortuary Team. Elizabeth is a long time friend of mine and when my family told me they were utilizing King Tears for my Aunt's service, I immediately told them to ask for Elizabeth. She handled every detail so professionally and showed us so much love and care throughout the entire process. Thank you all so much for making everything very easy and beautiful as we celebrated the life of our loved one.”
— Jade Broaders
“I want to thank Elizabeth, Mr. King, and the entire staff for the love, care, and compassion they showed our family during my auntie’s homegoing. Everything was done with such grace and respect, and you could truly feel God’s presence throughout the service. They made sure she looked absolutely beautiful and that every detail reflected the love we all had for her. I know my auntie would’ve been so proud of how beautifully everything came together. Our hearts are full of gratitude for the kindness, patience, and comfort they gave us during such a difficult time. May God continue to bless you all for the wonderful work you do.”
— Tayden Carroll
“By it being my first time panning a funeral, Mrs. Elizabeth made everything stress-free for me. Whenever I started to panic, she kept informing not to stress and that she would help me every step of the way and she did just that. I greatly appreciate everything King Tears and Mrs. Elizabeth provided; especially the emotional support. I will recommend family and friends to use their services.”
— Ketta Williams
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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