Downs Funeral Home is owned by Keith and Patricia Downs. There are no partners or share holders except the Downs. Our dedicated staff associates are also all local residents. In this era of corporate funeral homes with outside investors; we are proud to be truly locally owned and operated. Keith, a licensed mortician in both Texas and Louisiana, has 50 years of experience and over 40 years serving families in Harrison County.
Patricia served this area in the medical profession as a registered nurse, and as of 2009 is a licensed funeral director. Some funeral homes serve a very upper echelon of families, and some are more of a budget funeral home. Since our opening we have selected the middle market offering a superior professional service at a more moderate price.
Patricia served this area in the medical profession as a registered nurse, and as of 2009 is a licensed funeral director. Some funeral homes serve a very upper echelon of families, and some are more of a budget funeral home. Since our opening we have selected the middle market offering a superior professional service at a more moderate price.
Services
We will assist your family in planning a funeral and choosing the options that suit your families needs and your loved ones wishes. We are able to assist you in holding services in a wide variety of areas. From our chapel, to your church or at the cemetery we are able to prepare a meaningful service to honor your loved one.
Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.
Why should I consider funeral pre-arrangement? A. Pre-arrangement allows you to meet with one of our Funeral Planning Professionals to select the type of service you prefer. This may include the recording of biographical information and or selecting merchandise such as a service folder, casket, vault or urn.
Someone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.
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Melissa Bennett
Sep 20, 2020
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Sandra Newman
Oct 19, 2019
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Bella Ray
Aug 09, 2019
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The only reason I give them one star is because there is no “zero stars” option. This is the most unprofessional funeral home staff I have ever encountered. Our family was treated very disrespectfully multiple times during our too many encounters with them. We were not even afforded the dignity of using the conference room for making our arrangements. We were relegated to the employee break room complete with coffee stained table around which we were seated. The most abominable exchange came when the funeral home’s so called director told us the funeral home was “losing money” on our
