Bellmead Funeral Home
809 La Clede St, Waco, TX, 76705
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“My mother, Mary McDonald, who had lived in Bellmead for many years had her service prearranged with Bellmead Funeral Home. I couldn’t have been more pleased with accommodations, kindness, responses, and considerations from the funeral director. He arranged everything for my family….he took the extra time to see all our needs were met and that the service was conducted with dignity and professionalism. Thanks to all the staff at Bellmead Funeral Home. I can truly recommend using them.”
— Vee “Liz” Potter
“I thought a long time before doing this because I’m trying to be an understanding person. It’s very obvious that this funeral home needs more help. I’ve been to too many funerals here. This place has never been updated. It looks the same as it did twenty years ago. My grandparents have been wonderful members of this community for a very long time. My Grammy’s funeral was butchered in so many ways, from writing the wrong year of her birth on the pamphlet, to the horrible skipping of the last song played during the service. My grandmother collected obituaries from the newspaper of people she knew all her life and the funeral home couldn’t even get hers published on time. I understand that this is just another job to you, but my Grammy deserved so much better. I felt no sympathy or empathy from anyone employed at the funeral home. Everything felt incredibly rushed.”
— Ashlyn Snider
“The people at this funeral home are the best. They will do their best to accommodate you and your family in everything. I would recommend them to anyone who needs this service. They followed up with me a couple of times after the funeral.”
— helen spurlin
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.
Are you Bellmead Funeral Home?
Claim your free listing to receive the families we connect you with, show your services and pricing, and partner with MedaSynq — at no cost.
Claim your free listing