Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home
189 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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
“This was one of the most disappointing and stressful experiences during an already difficult time. The staff lacked compassion, communication was poor, and basic details were mishandled more than once. We constantly had to follow up for answers, and even then information was unclear or incorrect. A funeral home should provide guidance, empathy, and professionalism—none of which were consistently present here. Everything felt rushed and impersonal, as if our grief was an inconvenience rather than something to be treated with care and respect. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for support during such a sensitive moment.”
— Kwei
“Sue helped my family plan my fathers funeral, she was not only helpful, she was so very loving and compassionate and was absolutely perfect for her position. I would highly recommend this funeral home.”
— Misty Shelton
“These are wonderful people, they were very helpful to us after Mom died. My mother had prepaid for their services, and Doeppenshmidt refunded us money for thing that were not used. We highly recommend this business.”
— Robert Muchow
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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