Boren-Conner Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home and crematory providing quality care for the individuals and families of East Texas. Our goal is to help your family find comfort and peace from one another and from the knowledge of the legacy you are all part of. Let our staff assist you in creating funeral arrangements, selecting containers, and planning tributes like memorial services, visitations, and other gatherings.
We can also offer guidance for placing an obituary and more. As the only crematory in Cherokee and Smith County, we provide an all-encompassing and dignified way to handle your loved one's remains. While traditions and customs may vary from family to family, our dedication to guiding members of our community through these difficult stages of life does not.
We can also offer guidance for placing an obituary and more. As the only crematory in Cherokee and Smith County, we provide an all-encompassing and dignified way to handle your loved one's remains. While traditions and customs may vary from family to family, our dedication to guiding members of our community through these difficult stages of life does not.
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Boren-Conner Funeral Home offers a comforting, peaceful, and inviting place to gather in celebration and fond remembrance of each life well-lived. From our many decades of experience in caring for families of all backgrounds, we fully pledge ourselves to treating you and your loved ones like family.
Many funeral homes consider their primary function to be the handling remains. Instead, we at Boren-Conner Funeral Home think of our profession as having two parts: physical and emotional. The physical aspect relates to burials, entombments, and inurnments. The emotional aspect is working with families to design healing experiences.
Cremation is a manner of treating the physical remains of your loved one that differs from the traditional burial process. At Boren-Conner Funeral Home, we operate the only crematory in both Cherokee and Smith counties. Our crematory is operated by compassionate individuals who recognize the importance of a caring and dignified cremation service.
Boren-Conner Funeral Home provides a comprehensive range of funeral home services for the Henderson area. We understand the immense difficulty residents of Henderson, Texas go through when it is time to find the appropriate funeral home near you. When you choose Boren-Conner, you can rest assured that we will make this time easier for you and your family.
At Boren-Conner Funeral Home, we provide full-service funeral home and crematory services for the Palestine, Texas area. During the difficult time of dealing with the loss of a loved one, it is often up to you to make decisions about whether to bury or cremate your loved one in Palestine. At Boren-Conner Funeral Home, our job is to provide you with information and guide you through the process every step of the way.
Reviews (13)
Kathy Barlow
Jan 10, 2022
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18 months ago I ordered and paid for a headstone for my son. It was supposed to take up to 3 months to be done because of COVid. We started calling about it and was told anytime it should be on the next truck. Months go by we still called still asking about it. We finally asked for our money back but they assured it would be on next truck.
Finally when we went in to talk to them they admitted they had never ordered the headstone because they misplaced the order. The order was supposedly sent November 2021, a year after we actually ordered it. I keep calling and they keep saying they are going
Finally when we went in to talk to them they admitted they had never ordered the headstone because they misplaced the order. The order was supposedly sent November 2021, a year after we actually ordered it. I keep calling and they keep saying they are going
Courtney Coplin
Nov 02, 2021
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We were told that it would be weeks before we would have the remains of our mother so we would call every few weeks to check to see if they had them. It’s been 2 1/2 weeks and we call to get an update and they tell us she has been ready for pick up for days. No one ever called to let us know. We also have been waiting on the death certificate which we haven’t received as well. This is not common courtesy for such a harsh time in ours lives. They may be cheaper but apparently you get what you pay for.
Victoria Hughes
Jan 08, 2021
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Very friendly staff and will greet you with open arms, made making arrangements very easy for my husband when his mom passed away.
The only con - the building is older so it has a smell to it at all times it seems, had a smell when we were given a tour and had a smell at the viewing, was darker then expected, vents were filthy.
They do although have a newer looking building in Bullard, so if possible I would make arrangements for the place in Bullard. I will definitely use them again but will use the Bullard location next time.
The only con - the building is older so it has a smell to it at all times it seems, had a smell when we were given a tour and had a smell at the viewing, was darker then expected, vents were filthy.
They do although have a newer looking building in Bullard, so if possible I would make arrangements for the place in Bullard. I will definitely use them again but will use the Bullard location next time.
Cheryl T.
Dec 27, 2020
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This has been a very disappointing and frustrating experience at a time when the grief can be overwhelming...My mom had a pre need contract with this funeral home so we decided to use them and i have regretted that decision immensely. She passed away on Sept 21st. Her casket was placed with the head at the foot stone facing West rather than positioned properly at the headstone facing East during the funeral. We are well over 3 months now and her nameplate has not been ordered for her grave even though it was paid in funeral expenses October 28th... after speaking with the people in charge of the
Greg Brown
Jun 19, 2020
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My father-in-law passed away in 2016. He had pre-purchased funeral services through Boren-Conner, including a headstone, just needed a death date added. When he passed away the funeral home took care of all the arrangements. The service was fine. A year later, after realizing family was not going to take care of the additional $150 engraving fee, we paid. The engravers machine was broken so we waited and waited AND WAITED! A year and a half later it was completed. We looked at the lettering. The original stone was cut deep and clear, the new death date looked hurried and unfinished and was not
Dorothy Williams
Nov 05, 2019
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Recently, my Father passed away unexpectedly in Tyler at UT Health. Living in California, I was very anxious about how to handle the details of my Fathers passing. The hospital Chaplain counseled me by phone – and recommended that I contact Boren-Conner Funeral Home for assistance. I did call Joe at Boren-Conner after calling around to the other funeral homes in Tyler… I was quoted prices of up to $3800.00 for a direct cremation by these other providers. Boren-Conner was the least expensive Funeral Home that I was able to make contact with - and came with the referral/recommendation of the
Lacey Peters
Nov 01, 2019
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Brent H.
Aug 22, 2019
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The worst possible experience at one of the worst times in my life. I trusted this company who likes to brag about how long they've been in business and somehow seems to believe because of that it excuses them from their actions. Their website states that they assist and guide you every step of the way. I assure you they are only interested in the profit from your heartache. My grandson was delivered to his resting place in a pickup truck and the makeshift casket was carried by Mr. Boren across the cemetery as if he was carrying a cooler to a high school football game. No flowers that had
Bill Langston
Aug 20, 2019
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I highly recommend Boren-Conner Funeral Home -
When my brother died I didn't know what to do. I had never been responsible for arranging a funeral before. Joe and Patricia led me through the process, answered all my questions, and brought ease to my anxious mind - during a very difficult time. Patricia took care of all my concerns related to insurance and death certificates. At the funeral Ron visited with me - and shared some very kind words.
When my brother died I didn't know what to do. I had never been responsible for arranging a funeral before. Joe and Patricia led me through the process, answered all my questions, and brought ease to my anxious mind - during a very difficult time. Patricia took care of all my concerns related to insurance and death certificates. At the funeral Ron visited with me - and shared some very kind words.
Heather Martin
Jul 05, 2019
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My father just passed from liver cancer. My mom was so worried that it would be complicated to get everything done she needed to for him. Walking in we were greeted with such a warm welcome, she was so patient when it came to us picking out an urn for my father and we found one that was beautiful. We really liked the service we received, during hard times it’s nice to have kind hearted people around ♥️
Amy Torrez
Jun 18, 2019
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Patricia Pace
Jul 11, 2018
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Jim C.
Aug 22, 2014
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Back when I lived in TX, I was in need of finding a funeral home and I was searching for funeral options. I was basically clueless about the procedure. I had a lot of questions, and I called this home when I thought of a question, because I was pretty sure this was the home I would use. The third time I called, a gentleman spoke to me in a very rude and hurried manner. He said "I don't have time to chat right now". Sorry, but I wasn't calling to "chat". I don't call funeral homes to "chat". I was so shocked by his tone, that I just said "ok"
