Burial or Graveside Services

At Pearly Gates Funeral Home, we want to make sure that you are well informed about the different types of burial services in Mexia.  We think that this is important so that you can make the right choice about how to say goodbye to a loved one, or pre-plan your own funeral.

First of all, what is a funeral? That might seem like a trivial question, but we find that even now there are people that come to us and do not know how a funeral is structured, or what it’s true purpose is. Please click below and take a look - just in case there is something you don’t already know. If you are considering burial services in Mexia for either yourself or a loved one, it is important that you read about our burial services page. This page covers the different burial services that Pearly Gates Funeral Home offers and gives you a breakdown of the various options for each.

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Once you decide what kind of burial service you want, the next step is to plan it. Our ‘how to plan a burial’ page is a great reference if you’ve never planned a burial service in Pearly Gates Funeral Home before. Please take some time to read through and make sure that a burial is the best choice for your loved one and your family. Do you know what elements are included in a traditional funeral service? If not, then take a look at the ‘traditional funeral services’ page. This page will help you decide if you are looking for something traditional, or if something more modern will be a better choice for the deceased or yourself.

What is a Funeral?

Turning to the social sciences for a more holistic idea of what makes a funeral, we learn the common features of funeral services around the world. You'll learn all funeral services are rites of passage, transforming status and reaffirming social ties.

Our Burial Services

This sections covers our available burial services and answers some of the questions you may have about the various options.

How to Plan a Burial Service

A simple burial service is a preferred custom in many societies and faiths. Read more about our burial services so you can best decide if a burial service is the right option for you and your loved ones.

Traditional Funeral Services

Whether you're making funeral arrangements for a loved one or pre-planning your own funeral, this section explains traditional services and all of the available options.

Frequently Asked Questions on Burial Services

Wondering if a burial service is right for you? This section answers some of the most common questions people have about burials and the elements surrounding them.