Cremation Services
Green Cremation Services That Preserves Natural Beauty
We’re proud to be Texas’ only carbon-neutral funeral home. We offer cremation only no service options that give you peace of mind all around. Texas residents can appreciate our dedication to protecting the natural beauty of Texas while honoring their loved ones.
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5.0
Based on 219 reviews
Green Cremation Texas
5.0
Mimi I.
18:05 16 Apr 21
I was very happy with the service we received. Losing a son was stressful, but the funeral arrangements were handled well. All my calls were returned quickly.
Clifton R.
14:44 16 Apr 21
People are very good, great communication. Very helpful.
Melody D.
13:26 10 Apr 21
Joanna S.
21:34 30 Mar 21
Eric was more than helpful and kind. It's a small world, so it was a pleasant surprise to find someone who I have friends in common with.
Amanda
21:36 26 Mar 21
I was extremely distraught when my brother passed away. Eric was there for me every step of the way. The entire process took longer than expected due to Covid and the unexpected freeze. Eric was very kind and compassionate even when I wasn’t. I had to choose a funeral home in Austin from Louisiana on the spur of the moment and I chose a different one. After doing some research I called Green Cremation and they moved my brother immediately. The cost was much better, too. He walked me through the online process and answered all of my calls. I highly recommend Green Cremation due to my experience with them during this very sad time.
GoBoatin A.
13:40 23 Mar 21
Very pleased with Green Cremation Texas. Had some confusion about transportation costs for the water process but that was resolved quickly and satisfactorily. The Snomageddon interfered with the normal schedule but the delays were unavoidable. A traditional funeral was not what my wife wanted and this has allowed us to process things at our own pace and plan for a future celebration when is is safer for people to gather.
Alexander M.
14:13 20 Mar 21
They were nice and they were quick. Most importantly they went with me on everything whats going on. Only thing wrong was communication with me.
Carolyn C.
21:44 19 Mar 21
I want to express our sincerest appreciation for your professionalism, your care, enlightening us with the process & assuring us with proof, that it was my Mother's Ashes we were presented with.. This was a very difficult time, and you made this so much easier for us, the Family. Thank you for responding to questions & not making us feel like a burden. We will definitely recommend "Green Cremation Texas" to others. You brought us peace of mind & comfort. Thank you, for taking care of everything!
Ruth S.
16:30 11 Mar 21
Eric was so helpful and went out of his way to assist me in any way he could. I got lost getting there and he came and met me so we could get everything done. Very understanding and answered all my questions.
Ron P.
13:28 08 Mar 21
Green Cremation provided an easy process and excellent service after the passing of my Mother. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a Cremation service for their loved one.
jacqueline T.
22:21 06 Mar 21
The entire process was straightforward, and the 24/7 text support was extremely convenient. Being able to fill out forms online made everything so much less stressful. I highly recommend using Green Cremation to handle your loved ones remains. They were able to relieve so much of our stress during such a sad and hard time.
William C.
22:40 04 Mar 21
Very professional, Eric handled the creation process from start to finish. He thoroughly explained the process, and any costs involved in minute detail. There were no surprises, and considering the covid crisis AND a brutal winter storm at the time, that was very helpful. I highly recommend them. And the raku urns i chose are gorgeous art pieces.I’m very thankful I googled ‘green cremation Austin Texas area’ that night. They saved me a lot of funeral home drama and price gouging.
Amanda L.
17:40 04 Mar 21
Eric and Sara were so kind to us during this time of loss. Very compassionate. My family and I are grateful for their services and generosity.
Lil S.
17:28 01 Mar 21
The staff at Green Cremation were supportive and caring in taking care of our loved one. In addition, the website is user friendly in offering options and in finalizing plans.
Kathy P.
11:58 01 Mar 21
Our daughter passed away, very unexpectedly 12/2/20. Eric Neuhaus with Green Cremation is who helped us from start to finish during this incredibly difficult time. He was very professional, compassionate and patient with us throughout the whole process of getting things taken care of for our daughter. She lived in Austin TX and we live near Waco TX, so all of the planning was done via telephone or online. Their processes were very easy and Eric made himself available to us anytime we had questions or concerns. We were disappointed with the fact that we had to pick up her ashes and personal belongings "curbside" due to Covid19 restrictions, it was very impersonal, but beyond Eric's and Green's control. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is I purchased 3 locks of her hair at $50 ea. Per their website, it showed that they would each come in a nice glass tubular container and each lock would be tied with a small ribbon...this was not how I received them..the locks of hair were tied with a white string and each lock was in a small cardboard box---I contacted Eric and expressed how disappointed I was and he refunded the cost ($150) no questions asked. Thank you Eric for your all of your help, kindness and compassion during this extremely difficult time for our family.
Clifton T.
15:19 27 Feb 21
They were very kind and professional. It was very easy to select the options we wanted on their website. Highly recommended!
Cristina C.
06:58 24 Feb 21
This is the place for you if you're looking for affordable cremation with top notch customer service. Eric Neuhaus at Green Cremation was incredibly...
l k
19:27 14 Feb 21
Eric and Melissa were so wonderful with us during this incredibly heartbreaking and difficult time. He was extremely patient and compassionate. We actually received a list of dozens of funeral homes comparing prices, and Green Cremation was among the most reasonable. Some funeral homes take advantage of people in their most difficult times. Not the case here. Great people. Great company. Thank you, Eric and Melissa for easing this process for us.
Donna E.
16:47 12 Feb 21
Green Cremation took care of everything with efficiency and compassion. The service was excellent. This is probably the most difficult time when you lose a loved one and Green Cremation eased the pain with their excellent service. I highly recommend them in your time of need.
Jerrod T.
23:11 04 Feb 21
Drove by in the hunt for a funeral home to care for our mother. This place is run out of a garage in a sketch part of town. I would not want anyone in my family sent there. It is a "pop up" funeral home I guess.
Lauren W.
14:17 04 Feb 21
Sharon P.
17:55 31 Jan 21
I was at a loss at where to go when my husband was terminal. A friend up the street recommended Green Cremation Texas to me & I was so pleased with their services. I would certainly recommend them.
A M.
16:55 27 Jan 21
Eric was an absolute pleasure to work with through the most difficult process of addressing a loved one's remains. Very thoughtful and helpful throughout the entire process.
Janice H.
14:30 27 Jan 21
Eric at Green Cremation goes out of his way to help you every step you have to take. Having to do this from a far away distance, I was thankful for all the help.
Dusty W
19:54 25 Jan 21
valerie J.
19:52 21 Jan 21
Kaki S.
14:55 20 Jan 21
I had not confirmed anything with Green Cremations, but was impressed with talking with Eric. My mother passed about 10:45pm and I was at a loss. I called the number Eric gave me and to my surprise at 11:15pm, he answered! After a brief conversation, he asked me to hold the line. He quickly came back and said his guy was on the way to get my mom's body. We are an hour away, he got here very quickly. Dan was warm, caring and carefully thorough in attending to every detail. Eric kept in touch with me by email and phone every step of the way. He even made picking up her ashes easier. This company is so impressive, so caring. I highly recommend them to anyone having to go through this. They deserve more than 5 stars.Thank you Green Cremations, you are the best!
Joyce M.
14:25 20 Jan 21
Green Cremation Texas in Austin was sensitive, up-front about options and costs, and timely in their communication and services. All of the paperwork and options were carried out online which made it easier to organize from a different state. Thank you for your help during this time.
kristi S.
14:47 13 Jan 21
Eric was very helpful in walking me through the process of having my grandfather cremated. He delivered the ashes himself and I liked that it gave me a chance to meet him and put a face with the name. Everything was super easy and everyone I dealt with was nice.
D. R.
17:52 11 Jan 21
Just by chance (or Divine Intervention), the night before my husband passed away in December, I learned about Green Cremation. A dear friend, who had used their services recently, told me about them and she was So Pleased. The moment I spoke to Eric on the phone, I felt comforted. All I had to do was put my trust in him, and he took care of the rest. It was such a Blessing during that terrible time.I hope more families will learn about their very economical, special service.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Green Cremation!
Kirsten M.
16:14 10 Jan 21
Emily W.
00:55 09 Jan 21
I wouldn't trust a family member to anyone other than Eric at this point. Gracious, kind, so helpful during this difficult process. I could not recommend them enough for a loved one to be handled with such grace and dignity and honor to the family as well.
Lena R.
19:58 01 Jan 21
Everett S.
14:38 01 Jan 21
through a difficult time, Green Cremation were extremely considerate and very helpful. Every inquiry was responded to immediately and thoroughly. The process was thoughtfully explained ahead of time and even more so was professionally followed through as detailed. Thank you Eric and the team at Green Cremation for your compassion and attentive care through a trying time
Jim B.
18:12 29 Dec 20
Very reputable business and great customer service. All charges are explained and agreed upon upfront. They made a tough time less stressful.Thank you Eric.
Stan D.
03:17 28 Dec 20
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Upon the death of my mother, the folks at Green Cremation Texas - Austin Funeral Home went into action.Everything they said they would do was done, all with the utmost respect to me and to my mother. Eric Neuhaus is caring and attentive.The entire experience with Green Cremation Texas - Austin Funeral Home was excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of the services they provide.
Kat G.
20:24 23 Dec 20
Green Cremation help my family through two deaths this year. Both times they were friendly and respectful. Everything was quick and easy; I was never confused about their process.I am extremely grateful to Green Cremation for all of their help.
Clifton D.
16:00 04 Dec 20
Green Cremation met and exceeded my expectations. They offer the serices I was looking for at a fair price. I was completely satisfied every step from ordering and prepayment to cremation and delivery of remains. I found Eric to be responsive, courteous and professional. This company gets my highest recommendation.
Maria S.
18:36 29 Nov 20
Nick
15:08 23 Nov 20
"Hey... Am I dying now ..? For real...? What is dying like...? Such a pain... to think about it... but such a pain... living too..."Thank you Eric for making the final steps I took with my wife, Erika, that much easier. I hope I won't have to call you again for a good long time, but call you I shall.
Eric S.
18:55 20 Nov 20
I have to say Eric @ Green cremations was truly the best. He took the time to communicate even though it took extra time of his. In a sad, tough time like this we all need the excellent customer service that he provided. The prices were very reasonable, and his concern for getting things done right was a testament to his geuine caring. If i could give 7 stars I would. You wont have a second thought about using his services. Well worth it. Do research if it makes you feel better like we did, but you will be back to him because of his professionalism.
Mark M.
23:19 19 Nov 20
Straightforward no frills cremation, which is exactly what I wanted.
Krista K.
13:59 16 Nov 20
Excellent, respectful service in all aspects of my mother's end of life care. The bamboo urn we chose is more beautiful than I expected! I really appreciated their Covid protocols & ability to do all paperwork online.
Laurie S.
16:51 14 Nov 20
Green Cremation Texas says what they'll do, and does what they say. Eric Neuhaus was wonderful to me. And yes- they deliver, in more than one way. Do this and don't look back, if you need great care and service
Patricia L.
14:57 11 Nov 20
Nancy Ellen E.
01:18 11 Nov 20
From the start, we knew Green Cremations was the company we wanted to trust our loved one to. Eric responded immediately to our inquiry, and promptly responded all the way through. Our family members were all over 800mi away from our departed brother, and with one call, Eric took care of every aspect of his care. We knew up front what the cost would be, so we were able to take care of it quickly, including shipping the ashes to us. We cannot thank you enough!!
A B
23:02 10 Nov 20
Of course the circumstances under which we had to meet were sad, but Eric met my family's expectations. Nothing about the death/at-need process is seamless but Green Cremations allowed our family to grieve while they took charge of the formalities. We appreciate that. We were able to have an in-person and virtual viewing that met the needs of the current times and we appreciate you all for that. Thank you.
Lori G.
16:42 03 Nov 20
They were very accommodating and respectful. They also kept me well informed. They made this difficult time a lot easier.Lori Gonzales
Amy E.
16:02 31 Oct 20
I was previously aware of Green Cremation Texas and have even referred a friend to them. So when my mom passed away unexpectedly, I was relieved to have one less decision to make. I knew I could trust Eric to handle the details, and he took care of everything in a timely manner. My brother and I were pleased with the affordability as well as the choices of urns and other services. I highly recommend Green Cremation Texas.
Terry P.
08:18 20 Oct 20
After many attempts to locate an obit, I called Eric and he was so kind, caring, and compassionate to email the website I needed. I was doing this for my 85...
Lindsey P.
16:46 28 Sep 20
Losing a family member or a loved one is so very difficult, losing your parent is even more so. I want to give Melissa a huge heart felt thank you for helping me navigate through my most difficult days and decisions of my life. I can not recommend them more, they made me feel comfortable in every step of the process and kept me well informed about everything.
Mina M.
06:49 26 Sep 20
No one really wants to write a review for cremation, especially when they are dealing with the loss and passing of their mom/best friend. With that said...
Megan A.
21:35 16 Sep 20
It’s hard under the circumstances of losing someone you love to even think about the processes involved, Green Cremation however made it so much easier to grieve and get things done at same time. Melissa went out of her way to make sure My loved one, my family and myself were able to understand the process and get to say goodbye to my beloved husband. I highly recommend Green Cremation, they really made sure we were taken care of and actually made us feel like we mattered and our feelings did too. Thank you Melissa and Green Cremation for all you’ve done and even continue to do for me. If you’ve made it this far to have to look up reviews please consider this company; I am so sorry for your loss(es) as well!
David B.
14:08 16 Sep 20
Green Cremation Texas took care of everything I needed. They made the process simple and worked around my schedule as I was in the process of moving from Boston. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for cremation services for themselves or family members
Gini
12:11 15 Sep 20
Melissa was very kind and helpful. I was very happy with the service and, most of all, the kindness during a very stressful time. Thank you, Melissa!
david C.
15:36 12 Sep 20
Jan D.
13:19 11 Sep 20
Melissa was very professional and sympathetic to our loss. She made everything much easier than we expected. Thank you Green!
Arpita B.
19:44 09 Sep 20
I can not express my gratitude to Green Cremation. Eric and Melissa, worked meticulously to honor our wishes for the last rites rituals for my nephew. They went above and beyond their call of duty, with timely communications and up-to date information regarding paperwork and flow of actions associated with cremation of our loved one. Even with delivery of his ashes to us followed by a personal phone call about our well being literally was beyond humane. During these trying times with restrictions in place and an unfortunate heartache due to loss of a young life, could not be handled any better. We are thankful, grateful and feel blessed. Additionally, even though it is a business they are in, but payment was never an issue, and charges are much bearable than other available choices.We wish them continued success with their healing.
Megan A.
00:12 05 Sep 20
sharlene C.
15:20 02 Sep 20
I was very impressed with Melissa at Green Cremation! It was a very difficult time for me and my family, my brother’s remains were found in Austin and I called Green Cremation and they were the answer to my prayers. Melissa took care of everything, from working with the city to get his remains, keeping me posted at the progress during this COVID epidemic, to advising me of the actual date and time she was going to actually do the cremation so we could honor him at that exact moment! I am in San Antonio and she hand delivered my brother to my doorstep! The love and courtesy she showed me and my family was above and beyond her obligation and I will forever be grateful! Thank you so much!!!
Betsey Walker C.
13:11 26 Aug 20
Melissa was great and helpful through a difficult and unfamiliar process. I really appreciated that most of the communication was completed via email or online at my convenience.
Mario B.
07:29 17 Aug 20
We found Green Cremation onYelp and after some research decided to use them. Every part of the process went very well. When contacted they explained the...
GAIL R.
15:07 15 Aug 20
Working with Melissa at Green Cremations Austin Tx made the passing of my mother a simple seamless stress free event at a fraction of the cost of a traditional funeral home. A new way of dealing with death has been born.
Joe W.
20:13 13 Aug 20
The toughest thing I had to do - Melissa made it simple and stress free
Tom S.
14:30 11 Aug 20
Very compassionate, patient, and helpful. I could not recommend them more highly. Also, there was no pressure, guilt or attempt to upsell, which unfortunately happens at other funeral homes. A wonderful experience at a very trying time.
Amy L.
19:57 10 Aug 20
I appreciate green cremation texas for helping my family with my mothers cremation melissa was extremely helpful and answered the phone everytime I called with a question ...thank you
Lori F.
10:27 01 Aug 20
One of the most difficult chapters in life is planning for and trying to respond to the death of a parent. My Dad's wishes were to be cremated and in the last week of his life, I tried to find out how to honor and respect his wishes. I cannot speak highly enough of Melissa at Green Cremation Austin. She was compassionate, candid, and so very helpful. She and her staff were so kind on the day my Dad passed and helped make a difficult time go a bit easier. She responds quickly to calls, texts, and emails. Her dog is so sweet and therapeutic and helped my stress when the time came to receive my Dad's remains. I truly highly recommend.
Francesco S.
01:23 30 Jul 20
Our dealings with Melissa were extremely positive. She was always available for us, and was very comforting to my wife, who had just lost my mother.
Kimberley M.
15:13 26 Jul 20
Melissa was so patient and kind when my father died. He died in California and I had no idea who to work with that was reputable and could provide the...
Debbie C.
13:43 21 Jul 20
We lost our daughter in a motorcycle accident. Our only other experiencewas with a local very expensive funeral home, they were so uncaring, it was like buying a car. Didn't want to do that ever again, called around to two crematories here in Austin, that sounded like an assembly line. Found Green, loved Melissa, she was a good communicator, kind and she did a great job. First thought she would be a little more, but she gave us a much better deal on the urns we wanted. She treats your loved one like they are her loved one. Definitely recommend.
Sarah B.
13:11 21 Jul 20
Melissa with Green Cremation was incredibly helpful and compassionate throughout the entire process.I had no idea what to look for when we had to search for a funeral home after my father unexpectedly passed and we wanted to transport him home to Austin for the cremation. Their pricing and offerings are transparent and upfront, and they worked tirelessly to handle the burdens of this process and to be available for any questions. I’m very grateful that I entrusted the final care of my father in their hands.
Devin S.
23:36 15 Jul 20
Devin S.
23:35 15 Jul 20
My dad died without a plan in place. Green Cremation came out within 30 minutes and emailed me the cremation authorization. They even arranged for hand delivery of his urn and death certificates.
Jason G.
16:34 15 Jul 20
Curtis R.
20:28 13 Jul 20
Hospice Austin called Green Cremation from our home, once my mom had passed. One of Green's staff showed up to our home early in the morning (about 6:00am) less than an hour of having been called. They were caring, respectful and handled my mom's body with care. The remaining arrangements were handled efficiently by email. I met someone at one of their offices on Reinli St to pick up the ashes without any problems. They made a painful process as painless as it could have been. I highly recommend them.
Sandy B.
17:37 13 Jul 20
Melissa helped my provide the perfect green burial for my husband at Eloise Woods.
Jerrod C.
22:36 12 Jul 20
Melissa helped us when our mother died. Due to he pandemic, we could not travel to Austin for arrangements but Melissa was able to email everything to us, and it turned out much easier logistically than I was anticipating. Thank you.
chris L.
14:14 09 Jul 20
My grandmother died with no plans for her funeral other than a burial plot in Houston.Melissa worked with our needs and helped us navigate what could have been a very expensive burial. With her help, we were able to get Granny from Austin to Houston and buried for under way less than any other funeral provider quoted us, plus our family was able to decorate the casket and have a small home vigil before burial. It was perfect and we could not have done it without her.
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23:17 08 Jul 20
Rhonda W.
18:55 08 Jul 20
Melissa and Kermit are so wonderful. Kind and empathetic and so knowledgeable about things you didn’t even know you needed to know. Especially when you are at your most vulnerable. You would be hard pressed to find anyone more honest and trustworthy and caring to take the most gentle care of you and and your loved ones.
Ki-sikil- L.
17:39 08 Jul 20
Very professional and kind. Melissa is very knowledgeable in green cremations and burials and made the entire process so simple. Would absolutely recommend this facility to my family and friends.
alicia A.
14:32 07 Jul 20
Brandon M.
14:27 07 Jul 20
Green Cremation Texas exceeded my expectations at a fraction of the cost of other providers. Thank you to Melissa for caring for my mother.
N E.
17:29 06 Jul 20
Before my father passed, he said for me to look into other places that may be more affordable. That is how I came across Green Cremation in my search. I didn't know that funeral services could also be environmentally conscious. I gave a call to Melissa in the late evening to speak with her of their services. She was very nice and understanding and said to call her back with any further questions. After doing a few more calls to other funeral homes, I came right back to Green Cremation. Having my father pass was hard enough and Melissa, Kermit, and her team did an excellent job in ensuring that the paperwork and taking care of my father did not add any further stress. The most touching was sending Dan to pick-up my father's body at the hospital. Seton Hospital did a Veteran Salute and Dan turned out to be a veteran of the US Air Force. A veteran escorting and caring for a fallen veteran....If you want honest, affordable and caring people to take care of your loved ones, I highly recommend Melissa Unfred and Green Cremation.
robin E.
00:50 06 Jul 20
Melissa was very professional and available to answer all questions, even those indirectly related to her own services, before and after my mom passed. I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten anything done without her.
robin E.
00:49 06 Jul 20
Melissa was very professional and available to answer all questions, even those indirectly related to her own services, before and after my mom passed. I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten anything done without her.
robin E.
00:47 06 Jul 20
Melissa was very professional and available to answer all questions, even those indirectly related to her own services, before and after my mom passed. I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten anything done without her.
Marla B.
18:26 05 Jul 20
My husband's sudden death was the worst day of my life so far. My sons and I had no idea how to handle his arrangements following his passing. After checking on-line for recommendations, my son Mark called Green Cremation Texas, and we talked to Melissa from the company. She was kind, compassionate, and made the decision easier for us. She was available 24/7 by text, and returned texts and phone calls promptly. In addition, I was able to review documents and sign everything electronically, which was very helpful. I highly recommend this company.
kellie N.
22:40 04 Jul 20
Michele M.
21:39 04 Jul 20
My family and I have started planning ahead on our death care desires- we want to have a natural burial. Melissa has been such an educated guide and has answered each question so thoughtfully and thoroughly. We appreciate Green Cremation & Burial Texas!
Michele M.
21:38 04 Jul 20
My family and I have started planning ahead on our death care desires- we want to have a natural burial. Melissa has been such an educated guide and has answered each question so thoughtfully and thoroughly. We appreciate Green Cremation & Burial Texas!
H J
20:41 03 Jul 20
Thank you, Melissa, for helping us during a very sad time.
Elizabeth M.
16:36 03 Jul 20
My baby wasn't supposed to die. I wasn't supposed to be faced with choosing a funeral home for my firstborn at age 35. Yet... here I was.We used google from my bed in the hospital, and my husband began the arduous task of reaching out to a few funeral homes for information. After a few calls, he seemed to struggle and took a break... he stated they felt cold on the phone, and emulated false empathy. Then, in that next round of calls, Melissa answered. From that first moment to the morning she brought the tiny Glass Orb containing our beautiful baby's cremated remains home was like dealing with a friend we had known for years. She even surprised us and had taken a casting of our darling's tiny foot... my husband often cradles it to his cheek when our heart's are aching.Thank you Melissa, Kermit (they have a therapy dog, he is the most soulful lovebug!), and Green Cremation Texas for being who we needed at the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
Elizabeth M.
16:35 03 Jul 20
My baby wasn't supposed to die. I wasn't supposed to be faced with choosing a funeral home for my firstborn at age 35. Yet... here I was.We used google from my bed in the hospital, and my husband began the arduous task of reaching out to a few funeral homes for information. After a few calls, he seemed to struggle and took a break... he stated they felt cold on the phone, and emulated false empathy. Then, in that next round of calls, Melissa answered. From that first moment to the morning she brought the tiny Glass Orb containing our beautiful baby's cremated remains home was like dealing with a friend we had known for years. She even surprised us and had taken a casting of our darling's tiny foot... my husband often cradles it to his cheek when our heart's are aching.Thank you Melissa, Kermit (they have a therapy dog, he is the most soulful lovebug!), and Green Cremation Texas for being who we needed at the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
Elizabeth M.
16:35 03 Jul 20
My baby wasn't supposed to die. I wasn't supposed to be faced with choosing a funeral home for my firstborn at age 35. Yet... here I was.We used google from my bed in the hospital, and my husband began the arduous task of reaching out to a few funeral homes for information. After a few calls, he seemed to struggle and took a break... he stated they felt cold on the phone, and emulated false empathy. Then, in that next round of calls, Melissa answered. From that first moment to the morning she brought the tiny Glass Orb containing our beautiful baby's cremated remains home was like dealing with a friend we had known for years. She even surprised us and had taken a casting of our darling's tiny foot... my husband often cradles it to his cheek when our heart's are aching.Thank you Melissa, Kermit (they have a therapy dog, he is the most soulful lovebug!), and Green Cremation Texas for being who we needed at the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
Giselle D.
16:10 03 Jul 20
We paid $1285 for a cremation and that included everything. Melissa even hand delivered my husbands urn to me when she was done. Thank you
Patty A.
16:06 03 Jul 20
Thank you for making the worst time of my life easier to navigate. This was nothing like the awful experience I had when cremating my father. The care and attention you gave us during your time with our mother renewed our faith that people in funeral care can be good.
Victoria S.
15:46 03 Jul 20
We were given a list of funeral homes by hospice from the Funeral Consumers Alliance. Green Cremation Texas was not the lowest priced, nor were they the highest- but after our experience with them, we would have gladly paid 4xs more for the service and security we received. Communication was excellent, and this literally could not have been an easier process during a troubling time.
Victoria S.
15:45 03 Jul 20
We were given a list of funeral homes by hospice from the Funeral Consumers Alliance. Green Cremation Texas was not the lowest priced, nor were they the highest- but after our experience with them, we would have gladly paid 4xs more for the service and security we received. Communication was excellent, and this literally could not have been an easier process during a troubling time.
Brian B.
19:27 02 Jul 20
Brian B.
19:27 02 Jul 20
Thank you for being kind people when it is needed the most.
Crissy S.
19:20 02 Jul 20
Crissy S.
19:19 02 Jul 20
Crissy S.
19:19 02 Jul 20
Alice G.
18:15 02 Jul 20
We called 3 different cremation services when my uncle died. When we compared quotes and talked to the funeral directors, it was a clear choice to use Melissa with Green Cremation. She is kind and she kept her promise to keep us informed while caring for my uncle. I highly recommend this funeral home.
sharon M.
18:15 02 Jul 20
I admit that when I was told I needed to select a funeral home for my Mother, I was completely lost. Just looking at the list was overwhelming. I researched the list one by one and Green Cremation was the first and only one that did not have one, not one negative comment.And I have nothing but praise for them. I'm not sure Melissa ever sleeps. She responded to every email, phone call and text promptly with compassion.This is not an easy life event to go through. Melissa makes it as easy as it possibly can be. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Alice G.
18:14 02 Jul 20
We called 3 different cremation services when my uncle died. When we compared quotes and talked to the funeral directors, it was a clear choice to use Melissa with Green Cremation. She is kind and she kept her promise to keep us informed while caring for my uncle. I highly recommend this funeral home.
Alice G.
18:14 02 Jul 20
We called 3 different cremation services when my uncle died. When we compared quotes and talked to the funeral directors, it was a clear choice to use Melissa with Green Cremation. She is kind and she kept her promise to keep us informed while caring for my uncle. I highly recommend this funeral home.
laura H.
01:29 01 Jul 20
My 7 month old daughter passed away recently. We decided on cremation for her. Melissa was so amazing! Super nice, very personable, compassionate, helped me make sure all documents were correct. We were able to have a small gathering for a viewing. She took such wonderful care of my baby and made her look absolutely beautiful for it. I would definitely recommend Green Cremation Texas to everyone! Thank you so very much for making a very sad, stressful time a little less stressful.
Tony C.
17:52 30 Jun 20
Pinky R.
23:27 27 Jun 20
So happy I called Melissa when my best friend died unexpectedly. She helped me through it every step on the way and there’s nobody else I would trust ever again, the home vigil and green burial we had for her were beautiful by far the best choice. I highly recommend!!
Pinky R.
23:19 27 Jun 20
When my best friend died, we wanted to honor her with a natural burial. I am so thankful we found Melissa and were able to have a home vigil and green burial. This was the least stressful part of losing a loved one. Thank you, all, and pet your sweet Therapy Dog Kermit for me.
Andrea M.
21:42 27 Jun 20
When we needed a funeral home, we knew we didnt want traditional or stuffy. Finding Green Cremation Texas was everything we didnt know we were looking for when grieving. No pressure arrangements, digital paperwork, and we were kept informed thru every step towards cremation. Thank you for your service and kind hearts.
Andrea M.
21:41 27 Jun 20
When we needed a funeral home, we knew we didnt want traditional or stuffy. Finding Green Cremation Texas was everything we didnt know we were looking for when grieving. No pressure arrangements, digital paperwork, and we were kept informed thru every step towards cremation. Thank you for your service and kind hearts.
L O
18:43 21 Jun 20
I live in CT and my son passed away in Austin, TX. Between dealing with my son's death, his remains and the paperwork required to resolve any legal requirements, Melissa Unfred of Green Cremation Texas made the process seamless and tolerable. Melissa readily answered any questions I had and made things easy for me in a very difficult time. I really appreciate her caring and compassionate support through everything and helping me begin the task of healing and closure.
Bowen R.
16:38 19 Jun 20
Melissa is so kind and understanding.
Allie G.
02:39 18 Jun 20
Melissa is clearly a wealth of information. This allows families to make more educated decisions. She truly serves our community and is setting the bar for the funeral industry.
Allie G.
02:38 18 Jun 20
Ecstatic to find a provider in Austin that can provide Aquamation Services!
Allie G.
02:37 18 Jun 20
Melissa and Kermit are unstoppable. They continue to provide valuable services for our community with the highest standards.
John U.
04:55 13 Jun 20
Melissa was very helpful after my wife past away of cancer. It was a very difficult experience to go through and she made it easier. I hope to never go through it again in my lifetime. I would recommend her services at Green Cremation to anyone who has lost a loved one.
Lindsey B.
01:38 12 Jun 20
Melissa was really helpful, attentive, and friendly. She made a difficult process easy. It was a great comfort to know that our loved one was in good hands.
HueRTaCuLTuRe C.
04:27 11 Jun 20
Melissa was very easy to work with, very helpful, and understanding of our wishes. She helped make Momma’s celebration of life the way Momma wanted it. THANKS!
Tammy Laikin D.
02:28 11 Jun 20
This was the absolute best experience at the absolute worst time in my life. I lost my mom last week and reached out to Texas Green Cremations. I can’t possibly express what an amazing experience this was. So compassionate, professional and reasonably priced. Melissa took such good care of all the details. I can fully recommend them and will be prearranging for my husband and myself. Our local funeral home was going to cost over $3000.00 and we took care of everything for under $1000.00. Call them, you will not be sorry.
Ashley H.
15:37 10 Jun 20
Alan H.
15:57 08 Jun 20
We had a wonderful experience with them. They showed great respect in a difficult time and did a wonderful job with communication and keeping the stress to a minimum. Thank you Melissa.
Tammy D.
03:14 06 Jun 20
You never want to make this call but when you need to please call Melissa at Green Cremations. This was the most professional, compassionate and easy transaction. Everything from start to finish was handled with care. I truly couldn’t be more pleased. Will most likely prearrange for my husband and myself next.
ginger B.
10:13 02 Jun 20
I can’t began to tell you how helpful Melissa from Green Cremation is. She is professional, kind hearted and very knowledgeable.I had a bad experience with my fathers cremation and did not want that to happen again. Melissa answered all my questions and more. She was the one I called at 12:00 midnight when my mother passed. Melissa also delivered my mother’s ashes personal to me.She communicates well and is efficient.I would recommend this company over any other one in Austin I do my research and by far this company checked all the boxes.I recommend them 100 percent.
Nani U.
17:33 01 Mar 20
I keep trying to write this review and I’m at a loss for words. Death takes the life out of everything around it, not just your loved one, and feeling “brain dead” while trying to plan how to take care of mom for the last time, it just feels like too much! Melissa has been the most present, patient, and intuitive funeral director I’ve ever met in a way that was organic and full of warmth. She let me be as involved in the process as I wanted to be even taking as much time needed to explain all my questions about the logistics and paperwork. It never felt like I was separated by some door and secrecy. I recommend Green Cremation Texas because they weren’t just a funeral home, they became my tribe. For the first time in my experience with death, I didn’t just get a funeral home that helped facilitate closer, I was given an experience that planted the seeds of healing. Thank you.
Jillian M.
02:51 22 Feb 20
Green Cremation Texas helped us through a very difficult time. Specifically Melissa. She was there from start to finish throughout the whole process. Was very flexible with our timeline, and very thorough with the details and communicating with the funeral home. I couldn’t recommend these folks enough. She even checked in with us after the entire process was over and made sure everything went smoothly.We’re so glad we found Green Cremation Texas. I don’t know what we would have done otherwise. Thanks Melissa.
Melissa C.
22:51 16 Feb 20
My daughter died VERY unexpectedly at 24 years old. So there i was trying to figure out what the heck just happened and the medical examiner wants to know if I've picked a funeral home yet. All i knew was that my daughter loved the environment so i started with Google and it led me to Melissa. I cannot stress enough how WONDERFUL this woman is. When i called her all my thoughts were a mess inside my head. I cried and rambled on about my daughter and about what i thought she would like and Melissa LISTENED to me. She then helped me with what i wanted to do for my daughter. She wasn't fazed at all when i wanted to change something, she just made it happen. Melissa always answered any questions i had either by texting me back or emailing me. I'm so glad i found Melissa and her services.
Mel C.
22:36 16 Feb 20
My daughter died VERY unexpectedly at 24 years old. So there i was trying to figure out what the heck just happened and the medical examiner wants to know if I've picked a funeral home yet. All i knew was that my daughter loved the environment so i started with Google and it led me to Melissa. I cannot stress enough how WONDERFUL this woman is. When i called her all my thoughts were a mess inside my head. I cried and rambled on about my daughter and about what i thought she would like and Melissa LISTENED to me. She then helped me with what i wanted to do for my daughter. She wasn't fazed at all when i wanted to change something, she just made it happen. Melissa always answered any questions i had either by texting me back or emailing me. I'm so glad i found Melissa and her services.
Mel C.
14:45 16 Feb 20
My daughter died VERY unexpectedly at 24 years old. So there i was trying to figure out what the heck just happened and the medical examiner wants to know...
Tricia
03:41 15 Feb 20
Melissa helped our family when we were in need. A funeral home that my extended family had chosen was overcharging and my family didn’t have that kind of money. Melissa came in and walked us through each step, informing us of all details, and never once making us feel like we were bothering her. She treated us like we were her family. My family will be using her services from now on. Thank you, Melissa!!
Lou J.
02:37 10 Feb 20
I found Melissa through Instagram and fell in love with her page. I’ve learned so much from her and I know in the future that I will be using Green Cremation Texas!
Riley C.
02:33 10 Feb 20
Melissa was very attentive and answered all of my questions, even offering to personally email me articles on green burial because I expressed an interest. She’s giving Texas more environmentally friendly options and her Instagram page is very educational! I definitely recommend Green Cremation Texas.
Lucy A.
02:27 10 Feb 20
Melissa goes above and behind for every single family and it really shows. She answers all of your questions, takes care of practically everything and makes this whole process easy during such a difficult time. I wholeheartedly recommend Green Cremation Texas.
H J
14:29 04 Feb 20
Melissa was attentive and communicated with us through out the entire process. No one wants to be in a position to hire a funeral home... but if you have to, I whole heartedly recommend this one.The therapy dog, Kermit, was an amazing touch as well. <3
Sally N.
10:52 26 Jan 20
From the first phone call, the staff at Green Cremation Texas were so very wonderful. Melissa is the perfect balance of true care and professionalism. I...
Jim B.
16:14 21 Jan 20
I recommend them for their up front, no bs, approach! Laid it all out, with no fluffy sales pitch or pressure. I feel so much better knowing that my family will be taken care of professionally, as I was. One less thing to worry about. I am particularly thankful to Eric, who carefully and thoughtfully took me through the entire process. He was also very conscientious by providing follow-up to make sure I was satisfied.
Deb S.
05:15 19 Dec 19
Very impressed with Green Cremation! Melissa is fantastic-so kind and compassionate. She even personally delivered the ashes to our home when they were...
Luiz A.
14:09 04 Oct 19
Thank you for the great help through this event in our family's story. Melissa is very helpful and considerate of everyone. We are so glad that she and the service was so close to my parent's home and that everything went so smooth.
Thanks again,Melissa!
The Luis Family
Thanks again,Melissa!
The Luis Family
Lynn S.
05:56 09 Sep 19
At a tough time in our lives Melissa was kind and professional and always patient with me. I was handed a list of cremation and funeral practices after...
Panda T.
00:21 01 Jul 19
On May 19th, I had gotten a call from my sister in law telling me to fly immediately to Orlando (I am away for work). Halifax Health Hospice had let her know that my father was going to be passing soon and it was imperative that I fly in immediately - she wanted to contact me before hospice called me. We flew out that sameday to see my dad. My father passed away on Thursday May 23rd at 11:59 pm.
I have known about Melissa Unfred and her advocacy for a while. I wanted Melissa Unfred to be handling my father's post mortem care because she is translucent about her services, she is professional, and she went above and beyond to ensure that my father had the best possible treatment - that he had a dignified death.
My father was located in Deltona, Florida and she is in Austin, Texas - but that was of no concern to Melissa; she helped me even though she was out of state (I was located in Florida) and in a different time zone - she worked with my family and I on 24 hour call - all hours of the morning (especially since my father passed away so late in the evening).
She never upsold me on services that weren't needed and was very upfront about the costs. A lot of traditional funeral homes seem to take advantage of grief (trust me we did our research on pricing) during this time, Melissa did not. She treated my family and myself with dignity during this difficult time.
My family and I chose to have my father water cremated and I am eternally grateful that Melissa provides this service and orchestrated everything with timing and precision.
Her professionalism and courtesy are exemplary - I cannot express how she went above and beyond to ensure that communication was clear and precise. It is remarkable in this day and age that this service exists.
I have known about Melissa Unfred and her advocacy for a while. I wanted Melissa Unfred to be handling my father's post mortem care because she is translucent about her services, she is professional, and she went above and beyond to ensure that my father had the best possible treatment - that he had a dignified death.
My father was located in Deltona, Florida and she is in Austin, Texas - but that was of no concern to Melissa; she helped me even though she was out of state (I was located in Florida) and in a different time zone - she worked with my family and I on 24 hour call - all hours of the morning (especially since my father passed away so late in the evening).
She never upsold me on services that weren't needed and was very upfront about the costs. A lot of traditional funeral homes seem to take advantage of grief (trust me we did our research on pricing) during this time, Melissa did not. She treated my family and myself with dignity during this difficult time.
My family and I chose to have my father water cremated and I am eternally grateful that Melissa provides this service and orchestrated everything with timing and precision.
Her professionalism and courtesy are exemplary - I cannot express how she went above and beyond to ensure that communication was clear and precise. It is remarkable in this day and age that this service exists.
Sean C.
12:41 24 Jun 19
Melissa is a consummate professional and helped immensely in our time ofneed. Melissa Unfred was translucent about her services, she is professional, and...
Panda T.
11:54 24 Jun 19
On May 19th, I had gotten a call from my sister in law telling me to fly immediately to Orlando (I am away for work). Halifax Health Hospice had let her...
Karin S.
00:28 07 Feb 19
Melissa is a wonderful advocate of greener options in funeral care. She is compassionate, genuine, and supportive of those experiencing a difficult time. Thankfully, I have not needed her services, but I have been on the receiving end of her kindness many times. I trust her with my own future arrangements and whole-heartedly recommend her.
Hillary K.
23:27 06 Feb 19
10/10 would absolutely recommend green cremations to anybody and everybody I know. They’re the best in the state and the operator is so passionate and educated about what she does!!
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Green Cremation Texas
5.0
Mimi I.
18:05 16 Apr 21
I was very happy with the service we received. Losing a son was stressful, but the funeral arrangements were handled well. All my calls were returned quickly.
Clifton R.
14:44 16 Apr 21
People are very good, great communication. Very helpful.
Melody D.
13:26 10 Apr 21
Joanna S.
21:34 30 Mar 21
Eric was more than helpful and kind. It's a small world, so it was a pleasant surprise to find someone who I have friends in common with.
Amanda
21:36 26 Mar 21
I was extremely distraught when my brother passed away. Eric was there for me every step of the way. The entire process took longer than expected due to Covid and the unexpected freeze. Eric was very kind and compassionate even when I wasn’t. I had to choose a funeral home in Austin from Louisiana on the spur of the moment and I chose a different one. After doing some research I called Green Cremation and they moved my brother immediately. The cost was much better, too. He walked me through the online process and answered all of my calls. I highly recommend Green Cremation due to my experience with them during this very sad time.
GoBoatin A.
13:40 23 Mar 21
Very pleased with Green Cremation Texas. Had some confusion about transportation costs for the water process but that was resolved quickly and satisfactorily. The Snomageddon interfered with the normal schedule but the delays were unavoidable. A traditional funeral was not what my wife wanted and this has allowed us to process things at our own pace and plan for a future celebration when is is safer for people to gather.
Alexander M.
14:13 20 Mar 21
They were nice and they were quick. Most importantly they went with me on everything whats going on. Only thing wrong was communication with me.
Carolyn C.
21:44 19 Mar 21
I want to express our sincerest appreciation for your professionalism, your care, enlightening us with the process & assuring us with proof, that it was my Mother's Ashes we were presented with.. This was a very difficult time, and you made this so much easier for us, the Family. Thank you for responding to questions & not making us feel like a burden. We will definitely recommend "Green Cremation Texas" to others. You brought us peace of mind & comfort. Thank you, for taking care of everything!
Ruth S.
16:30 11 Mar 21
Eric was so helpful and went out of his way to assist me in any way he could. I got lost getting there and he came and met me so we could get everything done. Very understanding and answered all my questions.
Ron P.
13:28 08 Mar 21
Green Cremation provided an easy process and excellent service after the passing of my Mother. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a Cremation service for their loved one.
jacqueline T.
22:21 06 Mar 21
The entire process was straightforward, and the 24/7 text support was extremely convenient. Being able to fill out forms online made everything so much less stressful. I highly recommend using Green Cremation to handle your loved ones remains. They were able to relieve so much of our stress during such a sad and hard time.
William C.
22:40 04 Mar 21
Very professional, Eric handled the creation process from start to finish. He thoroughly explained the process, and any costs involved in minute detail. There were no surprises, and considering the covid crisis AND a brutal winter storm at the time, that was very helpful. I highly recommend them. And the raku urns i chose are gorgeous art pieces.I’m very thankful I googled ‘green cremation Austin Texas area’ that night. They saved me a lot of funeral home drama and price gouging.
Amanda L.
17:40 04 Mar 21
Eric and Sara were so kind to us during this time of loss. Very compassionate. My family and I are grateful for their services and generosity.
Lil S.
17:28 01 Mar 21
The staff at Green Cremation were supportive and caring in taking care of our loved one. In addition, the website is user friendly in offering options and in finalizing plans.
Kathy P.
11:58 01 Mar 21
Our daughter passed away, very unexpectedly 12/2/20. Eric Neuhaus with Green Cremation is who helped us from start to finish during this incredibly difficult time. He was very professional, compassionate and patient with us throughout the whole process of getting things taken care of for our daughter. She lived in Austin TX and we live near Waco TX, so all of the planning was done via telephone or online. Their processes were very easy and Eric made himself available to us anytime we had questions or concerns. We were disappointed with the fact that we had to pick up her ashes and personal belongings "curbside" due to Covid19 restrictions, it was very impersonal, but beyond Eric's and Green's control. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is I purchased 3 locks of her hair at $50 ea. Per their website, it showed that they would each come in a nice glass tubular container and each lock would be tied with a small ribbon...this was not how I received them..the locks of hair were tied with a white string and each lock was in a small cardboard box---I contacted Eric and expressed how disappointed I was and he refunded the cost ($150) no questions asked. Thank you Eric for your all of your help, kindness and compassion during this extremely difficult time for our family.
Clifton T.
15:19 27 Feb 21
They were very kind and professional. It was very easy to select the options we wanted on their website. Highly recommended!
l k
19:27 14 Feb 21
Eric and Melissa were so wonderful with us during this incredibly heartbreaking and difficult time. He was extremely patient and compassionate. We actually received a list of dozens of funeral homes comparing prices, and Green Cremation was among the most reasonable. Some funeral homes take advantage of people in their most difficult times. Not the case here. Great people. Great company. Thank you, Eric and Melissa for easing this process for us.
Donna E.
16:47 12 Feb 21
Green Cremation took care of everything with efficiency and compassion. The service was excellent. This is probably the most difficult time when you lose a loved one and Green Cremation eased the pain with their excellent service. I highly recommend them in your time of need.
Jerrod T.
23:11 04 Feb 21
Drove by in the hunt for a funeral home to care for our mother. This place is run out of a garage in a sketch part of town. I would not want anyone in my family sent there. It is a "pop up" funeral home I guess.
Lauren W.
14:17 04 Feb 21
Sharon P.
17:55 31 Jan 21
I was at a loss at where to go when my husband was terminal. A friend up the street recommended Green Cremation Texas to me & I was so pleased with their services. I would certainly recommend them.
A M.
16:55 27 Jan 21
Eric was an absolute pleasure to work with through the most difficult process of addressing a loved one's remains. Very thoughtful and helpful throughout the entire process.
Janice H.
14:30 27 Jan 21
Eric at Green Cremation goes out of his way to help you every step you have to take. Having to do this from a far away distance, I was thankful for all the help.
Dusty W
19:54 25 Jan 21
valerie J.
19:52 21 Jan 21
Kaki S.
14:55 20 Jan 21
I had not confirmed anything with Green Cremations, but was impressed with talking with Eric. My mother passed about 10:45pm and I was at a loss. I called the number Eric gave me and to my surprise at 11:15pm, he answered! After a brief conversation, he asked me to hold the line. He quickly came back and said his guy was on the way to get my mom's body. We are an hour away, he got here very quickly. Dan was warm, caring and carefully thorough in attending to every detail. Eric kept in touch with me by email and phone every step of the way. He even made picking up her ashes easier. This company is so impressive, so caring. I highly recommend them to anyone having to go through this. They deserve more than 5 stars.Thank you Green Cremations, you are the best!
Joyce M.
14:25 20 Jan 21
Green Cremation Texas in Austin was sensitive, up-front about options and costs, and timely in their communication and services. All of the paperwork and options were carried out online which made it easier to organize from a different state. Thank you for your help during this time.
kristi S.
14:47 13 Jan 21
Eric was very helpful in walking me through the process of having my grandfather cremated. He delivered the ashes himself and I liked that it gave me a chance to meet him and put a face with the name. Everything was super easy and everyone I dealt with was nice.
D. R.
17:52 11 Jan 21
Just by chance (or Divine Intervention), the night before my husband passed away in December, I learned about Green Cremation. A dear friend, who had used their services recently, told me about them and she was So Pleased. The moment I spoke to Eric on the phone, I felt comforted. All I had to do was put my trust in him, and he took care of the rest. It was such a Blessing during that terrible time.I hope more families will learn about their very economical, special service.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Green Cremation!
Kirsten M.
16:14 10 Jan 21
Emily W.
00:55 09 Jan 21
I wouldn't trust a family member to anyone other than Eric at this point. Gracious, kind, so helpful during this difficult process. I could not recommend them enough for a loved one to be handled with such grace and dignity and honor to the family as well.
Lena R.
19:58 01 Jan 21
Everett S.
14:38 01 Jan 21
through a difficult time, Green Cremation were extremely considerate and very helpful. Every inquiry was responded to immediately and thoroughly. The process was thoughtfully explained ahead of time and even more so was professionally followed through as detailed. Thank you Eric and the team at Green Cremation for your compassion and attentive care through a trying time
Jim B.
18:12 29 Dec 20
Very reputable business and great customer service. All charges are explained and agreed upon upfront. They made a tough time less stressful.Thank you Eric.
Stan D.
03:17 28 Dec 20
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Upon the death of my mother, the folks at Green Cremation Texas - Austin Funeral Home went into action.Everything they said they would do was done, all with the utmost respect to me and to my mother. Eric Neuhaus is caring and attentive.The entire experience with Green Cremation Texas - Austin Funeral Home was excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of the services they provide.
Kat G.
20:24 23 Dec 20
Green Cremation help my family through two deaths this year. Both times they were friendly and respectful. Everything was quick and easy; I was never confused about their process.I am extremely grateful to Green Cremation for all of their help.
Clifton D.
16:00 04 Dec 20
Green Cremation met and exceeded my expectations. They offer the serices I was looking for at a fair price. I was completely satisfied every step from ordering and prepayment to cremation and delivery of remains. I found Eric to be responsive, courteous and professional. This company gets my highest recommendation.
Maria S.
18:36 29 Nov 20
Nick
15:08 23 Nov 20
"Hey... Am I dying now ..? For real...? What is dying like...? Such a pain... to think about it... but such a pain... living too..."Thank you Eric for making the final steps I took with my wife, Erika, that much easier. I hope I won't have to call you again for a good long time, but call you I shall.
Eric S.
18:55 20 Nov 20
I have to say Eric @ Green cremations was truly the best. He took the time to communicate even though it took extra time of his. In a sad, tough time like this we all need the excellent customer service that he provided. The prices were very reasonable, and his concern for getting things done right was a testament to his geuine caring. If i could give 7 stars I would. You wont have a second thought about using his services. Well worth it. Do research if it makes you feel better like we did, but you will be back to him because of his professionalism.
Mark M.
23:19 19 Nov 20
Straightforward no frills cremation, which is exactly what I wanted.
Krista K.
13:59 16 Nov 20
Excellent, respectful service in all aspects of my mother's end of life care. The bamboo urn we chose is more beautiful than I expected! I really appreciated their Covid protocols & ability to do all paperwork online.
Laurie S.
16:51 14 Nov 20
Green Cremation Texas says what they'll do, and does what they say. Eric Neuhaus was wonderful to me. And yes- they deliver, in more than one way. Do this and don't look back, if you need great care and service
Patricia L.
14:57 11 Nov 20
Nancy Ellen E.
01:18 11 Nov 20
From the start, we knew Green Cremations was the company we wanted to trust our loved one to. Eric responded immediately to our inquiry, and promptly responded all the way through. Our family members were all over 800mi away from our departed brother, and with one call, Eric took care of every aspect of his care. We knew up front what the cost would be, so we were able to take care of it quickly, including shipping the ashes to us. We cannot thank you enough!!
A B
23:02 10 Nov 20
Of course the circumstances under which we had to meet were sad, but Eric met my family's expectations. Nothing about the death/at-need process is seamless but Green Cremations allowed our family to grieve while they took charge of the formalities. We appreciate that. We were able to have an in-person and virtual viewing that met the needs of the current times and we appreciate you all for that. Thank you.
Lori G.
16:42 03 Nov 20
They were very accommodating and respectful. They also kept me well informed. They made this difficult time a lot easier.Lori Gonzales
Amy E.
16:02 31 Oct 20
I was previously aware of Green Cremation Texas and have even referred a friend to them. So when my mom passed away unexpectedly, I was relieved to have one less decision to make. I knew I could trust Eric to handle the details, and he took care of everything in a timely manner. My brother and I were pleased with the affordability as well as the choices of urns and other services. I highly recommend Green Cremation Texas.
Lindsey P.
16:46 28 Sep 20
Losing a family member or a loved one is so very difficult, losing your parent is even more so. I want to give Melissa a huge heart felt thank you for helping me navigate through my most difficult days and decisions of my life. I can not recommend them more, they made me feel comfortable in every step of the process and kept me well informed about everything.
Megan A.
21:35 16 Sep 20
It’s hard under the circumstances of losing someone you love to even think about the processes involved, Green Cremation however made it so much easier to grieve and get things done at same time. Melissa went out of her way to make sure My loved one, my family and myself were able to understand the process and get to say goodbye to my beloved husband. I highly recommend Green Cremation, they really made sure we were taken care of and actually made us feel like we mattered and our feelings did too. Thank you Melissa and Green Cremation for all you’ve done and even continue to do for me. If you’ve made it this far to have to look up reviews please consider this company; I am so sorry for your loss(es) as well!
David B.
14:08 16 Sep 20
Green Cremation Texas took care of everything I needed. They made the process simple and worked around my schedule as I was in the process of moving from Boston. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for cremation services for themselves or family members
Gini
12:11 15 Sep 20
Melissa was very kind and helpful. I was very happy with the service and, most of all, the kindness during a very stressful time. Thank you, Melissa!
david C.
15:36 12 Sep 20
Jan D.
13:19 11 Sep 20
Melissa was very professional and sympathetic to our loss. She made everything much easier than we expected. Thank you Green!
Arpita B.
19:44 09 Sep 20
I can not express my gratitude to Green Cremation. Eric and Melissa, worked meticulously to honor our wishes for the last rites rituals for my nephew. They went above and beyond their call of duty, with timely communications and up-to date information regarding paperwork and flow of actions associated with cremation of our loved one. Even with delivery of his ashes to us followed by a personal phone call about our well being literally was beyond humane. During these trying times with restrictions in place and an unfortunate heartache due to loss of a young life, could not be handled any better. We are thankful, grateful and feel blessed. Additionally, even though it is a business they are in, but payment was never an issue, and charges are much bearable than other available choices.We wish them continued success with their healing.
Megan A.
00:12 05 Sep 20
sharlene C.
15:20 02 Sep 20
I was very impressed with Melissa at Green Cremation! It was a very difficult time for me and my family, my brother’s remains were found in Austin and I called Green Cremation and they were the answer to my prayers. Melissa took care of everything, from working with the city to get his remains, keeping me posted at the progress during this COVID epidemic, to advising me of the actual date and time she was going to actually do the cremation so we could honor him at that exact moment! I am in San Antonio and she hand delivered my brother to my doorstep! The love and courtesy she showed me and my family was above and beyond her obligation and I will forever be grateful! Thank you so much!!!
Betsey Walker C.
13:11 26 Aug 20
Melissa was great and helpful through a difficult and unfamiliar process. I really appreciated that most of the communication was completed via email or online at my convenience.
GAIL R.
15:07 15 Aug 20
Working with Melissa at Green Cremations Austin Tx made the passing of my mother a simple seamless stress free event at a fraction of the cost of a traditional funeral home. A new way of dealing with death has been born.
Joe W.
20:13 13 Aug 20
The toughest thing I had to do - Melissa made it simple and stress free
Tom S.
14:30 11 Aug 20
Very compassionate, patient, and helpful. I could not recommend them more highly. Also, there was no pressure, guilt or attempt to upsell, which unfortunately happens at other funeral homes. A wonderful experience at a very trying time.
Amy L.
19:57 10 Aug 20
I appreciate green cremation texas for helping my family with my mothers cremation melissa was extremely helpful and answered the phone everytime I called with a question ...thank you
Lori F.
10:27 01 Aug 20
One of the most difficult chapters in life is planning for and trying to respond to the death of a parent. My Dad's wishes were to be cremated and in the last week of his life, I tried to find out how to honor and respect his wishes. I cannot speak highly enough of Melissa at Green Cremation Austin. She was compassionate, candid, and so very helpful. She and her staff were so kind on the day my Dad passed and helped make a difficult time go a bit easier. She responds quickly to calls, texts, and emails. Her dog is so sweet and therapeutic and helped my stress when the time came to receive my Dad's remains. I truly highly recommend.
Francesco S.
01:23 30 Jul 20
Our dealings with Melissa were extremely positive. She was always available for us, and was very comforting to my wife, who had just lost my mother.
Debbie C.
13:43 21 Jul 20
We lost our daughter in a motorcycle accident. Our only other experiencewas with a local very expensive funeral home, they were so uncaring, it was like buying a car. Didn't want to do that ever again, called around to two crematories here in Austin, that sounded like an assembly line. Found Green, loved Melissa, she was a good communicator, kind and she did a great job. First thought she would be a little more, but she gave us a much better deal on the urns we wanted. She treats your loved one like they are her loved one. Definitely recommend.
Sarah B.
13:11 21 Jul 20
Melissa with Green Cremation was incredibly helpful and compassionate throughout the entire process.I had no idea what to look for when we had to search for a funeral home after my father unexpectedly passed and we wanted to transport him home to Austin for the cremation. Their pricing and offerings are transparent and upfront, and they worked tirelessly to handle the burdens of this process and to be available for any questions. I’m very grateful that I entrusted the final care of my father in their hands.
Devin S.
23:36 15 Jul 20
Devin S.
23:35 15 Jul 20
My dad died without a plan in place. Green Cremation came out within 30 minutes and emailed me the cremation authorization. They even arranged for hand delivery of his urn and death certificates.
Jason G.
16:34 15 Jul 20
Curtis R.
20:28 13 Jul 20
Hospice Austin called Green Cremation from our home, once my mom had passed. One of Green's staff showed up to our home early in the morning (about 6:00am) less than an hour of having been called. They were caring, respectful and handled my mom's body with care. The remaining arrangements were handled efficiently by email. I met someone at one of their offices on Reinli St to pick up the ashes without any problems. They made a painful process as painless as it could have been. I highly recommend them.
Sandy B.
17:37 13 Jul 20
Melissa helped my provide the perfect green burial for my husband at Eloise Woods.
Jerrod C.
22:36 12 Jul 20
Melissa helped us when our mother died. Due to he pandemic, we could not travel to Austin for arrangements but Melissa was able to email everything to us, and it turned out much easier logistically than I was anticipating. Thank you.
chris L.
14:14 09 Jul 20
My grandmother died with no plans for her funeral other than a burial plot in Houston.Melissa worked with our needs and helped us navigate what could have been a very expensive burial. With her help, we were able to get Granny from Austin to Houston and buried for under way less than any other funeral provider quoted us, plus our family was able to decorate the casket and have a small home vigil before burial. It was perfect and we could not have done it without her.
K
23:17 08 Jul 20
Rhonda W.
18:55 08 Jul 20
Melissa and Kermit are so wonderful. Kind and empathetic and so knowledgeable about things you didn’t even know you needed to know. Especially when you are at your most vulnerable. You would be hard pressed to find anyone more honest and trustworthy and caring to take the most gentle care of you and and your loved ones.
Ki-sikil- L.
17:39 08 Jul 20
Very professional and kind. Melissa is very knowledgeable in green cremations and burials and made the entire process so simple. Would absolutely recommend this facility to my family and friends.
alicia A.
14:32 07 Jul 20
Brandon M.
14:27 07 Jul 20
Green Cremation Texas exceeded my expectations at a fraction of the cost of other providers. Thank you to Melissa for caring for my mother.
N E.
17:29 06 Jul 20
Before my father passed, he said for me to look into other places that may be more affordable. That is how I came across Green Cremation in my search. I didn't know that funeral services could also be environmentally conscious. I gave a call to Melissa in the late evening to speak with her of their services. She was very nice and understanding and said to call her back with any further questions. After doing a few more calls to other funeral homes, I came right back to Green Cremation. Having my father pass was hard enough and Melissa, Kermit, and her team did an excellent job in ensuring that the paperwork and taking care of my father did not add any further stress. The most touching was sending Dan to pick-up my father's body at the hospital. Seton Hospital did a Veteran Salute and Dan turned out to be a veteran of the US Air Force. A veteran escorting and caring for a fallen veteran....If you want honest, affordable and caring people to take care of your loved ones, I highly recommend Melissa Unfred and Green Cremation.
robin E.
00:50 06 Jul 20
Melissa was very professional and available to answer all questions, even those indirectly related to her own services, before and after my mom passed. I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten anything done without her.
robin E.
00:49 06 Jul 20
Melissa was very professional and available to answer all questions, even those indirectly related to her own services, before and after my mom passed. I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten anything done without her.
robin E.
00:47 06 Jul 20
Melissa was very professional and available to answer all questions, even those indirectly related to her own services, before and after my mom passed. I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten anything done without her.
Marla B.
18:26 05 Jul 20
My husband's sudden death was the worst day of my life so far. My sons and I had no idea how to handle his arrangements following his passing. After checking on-line for recommendations, my son Mark called Green Cremation Texas, and we talked to Melissa from the company. She was kind, compassionate, and made the decision easier for us. She was available 24/7 by text, and returned texts and phone calls promptly. In addition, I was able to review documents and sign everything electronically, which was very helpful. I highly recommend this company.
kellie N.
22:40 04 Jul 20
Michele M.
21:39 04 Jul 20
My family and I have started planning ahead on our death care desires- we want to have a natural burial. Melissa has been such an educated guide and has answered each question so thoughtfully and thoroughly. We appreciate Green Cremation & Burial Texas!
Michele M.
21:38 04 Jul 20
My family and I have started planning ahead on our death care desires- we want to have a natural burial. Melissa has been such an educated guide and has answered each question so thoughtfully and thoroughly. We appreciate Green Cremation & Burial Texas!
H J
20:41 03 Jul 20
Thank you, Melissa, for helping us during a very sad time.
Elizabeth M.
16:36 03 Jul 20
My baby wasn't supposed to die. I wasn't supposed to be faced with choosing a funeral home for my firstborn at age 35. Yet... here I was.We used google from my bed in the hospital, and my husband began the arduous task of reaching out to a few funeral homes for information. After a few calls, he seemed to struggle and took a break... he stated they felt cold on the phone, and emulated false empathy. Then, in that next round of calls, Melissa answered. From that first moment to the morning she brought the tiny Glass Orb containing our beautiful baby's cremated remains home was like dealing with a friend we had known for years. She even surprised us and had taken a casting of our darling's tiny foot... my husband often cradles it to his cheek when our heart's are aching.Thank you Melissa, Kermit (they have a therapy dog, he is the most soulful lovebug!), and Green Cremation Texas for being who we needed at the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
Elizabeth M.
16:35 03 Jul 20
My baby wasn't supposed to die. I wasn't supposed to be faced with choosing a funeral home for my firstborn at age 35. Yet... here I was.We used google from my bed in the hospital, and my husband began the arduous task of reaching out to a few funeral homes for information. After a few calls, he seemed to struggle and took a break... he stated they felt cold on the phone, and emulated false empathy. Then, in that next round of calls, Melissa answered. From that first moment to the morning she brought the tiny Glass Orb containing our beautiful baby's cremated remains home was like dealing with a friend we had known for years. She even surprised us and had taken a casting of our darling's tiny foot... my husband often cradles it to his cheek when our heart's are aching.Thank you Melissa, Kermit (they have a therapy dog, he is the most soulful lovebug!), and Green Cremation Texas for being who we needed at the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
Elizabeth M.
16:35 03 Jul 20
My baby wasn't supposed to die. I wasn't supposed to be faced with choosing a funeral home for my firstborn at age 35. Yet... here I was.We used google from my bed in the hospital, and my husband began the arduous task of reaching out to a few funeral homes for information. After a few calls, he seemed to struggle and took a break... he stated they felt cold on the phone, and emulated false empathy. Then, in that next round of calls, Melissa answered. From that first moment to the morning she brought the tiny Glass Orb containing our beautiful baby's cremated remains home was like dealing with a friend we had known for years. She even surprised us and had taken a casting of our darling's tiny foot... my husband often cradles it to his cheek when our heart's are aching.Thank you Melissa, Kermit (they have a therapy dog, he is the most soulful lovebug!), and Green Cremation Texas for being who we needed at the most heartbreaking times of our lives.
Giselle D.
16:10 03 Jul 20
We paid $1285 for a cremation and that included everything. Melissa even hand delivered my husbands urn to me when she was done. Thank you
Patty A.
16:06 03 Jul 20
Thank you for making the worst time of my life easier to navigate. This was nothing like the awful experience I had when cremating my father. The care and attention you gave us during your time with our mother renewed our faith that people in funeral care can be good.
Victoria S.
15:46 03 Jul 20
We were given a list of funeral homes by hospice from the Funeral Consumers Alliance. Green Cremation Texas was not the lowest priced, nor were they the highest- but after our experience with them, we would have gladly paid 4xs more for the service and security we received. Communication was excellent, and this literally could not have been an easier process during a troubling time.
Victoria S.
15:45 03 Jul 20
We were given a list of funeral homes by hospice from the Funeral Consumers Alliance. Green Cremation Texas was not the lowest priced, nor were they the highest- but after our experience with them, we would have gladly paid 4xs more for the service and security we received. Communication was excellent, and this literally could not have been an easier process during a troubling time.
Brian B.
19:27 02 Jul 20
Brian B.
19:27 02 Jul 20
Thank you for being kind people when it is needed the most.
Crissy S.
19:20 02 Jul 20
Crissy S.
19:19 02 Jul 20
Crissy S.
19:19 02 Jul 20
Alice G.
18:15 02 Jul 20
We called 3 different cremation services when my uncle died. When we compared quotes and talked to the funeral directors, it was a clear choice to use Melissa with Green Cremation. She is kind and she kept her promise to keep us informed while caring for my uncle. I highly recommend this funeral home.
sharon M.
18:15 02 Jul 20
I admit that when I was told I needed to select a funeral home for my Mother, I was completely lost. Just looking at the list was overwhelming. I researched the list one by one and Green Cremation was the first and only one that did not have one, not one negative comment.And I have nothing but praise for them. I'm not sure Melissa ever sleeps. She responded to every email, phone call and text promptly with compassion.This is not an easy life event to go through. Melissa makes it as easy as it possibly can be. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Alice G.
18:14 02 Jul 20
We called 3 different cremation services when my uncle died. When we compared quotes and talked to the funeral directors, it was a clear choice to use Melissa with Green Cremation. She is kind and she kept her promise to keep us informed while caring for my uncle. I highly recommend this funeral home.
Alice G.
18:14 02 Jul 20
We called 3 different cremation services when my uncle died. When we compared quotes and talked to the funeral directors, it was a clear choice to use Melissa with Green Cremation. She is kind and she kept her promise to keep us informed while caring for my uncle. I highly recommend this funeral home.
laura H.
01:29 01 Jul 20
My 7 month old daughter passed away recently. We decided on cremation for her. Melissa was so amazing! Super nice, very personable, compassionate, helped me make sure all documents were correct. We were able to have a small gathering for a viewing. She took such wonderful care of my baby and made her look absolutely beautiful for it. I would definitely recommend Green Cremation Texas to everyone! Thank you so very much for making a very sad, stressful time a little less stressful.
Tony C.
17:52 30 Jun 20
Pinky R.
23:27 27 Jun 20
So happy I called Melissa when my best friend died unexpectedly. She helped me through it every step on the way and there’s nobody else I would trust ever again, the home vigil and green burial we had for her were beautiful by far the best choice. I highly recommend!!
Pinky R.
23:19 27 Jun 20
When my best friend died, we wanted to honor her with a natural burial. I am so thankful we found Melissa and were able to have a home vigil and green burial. This was the least stressful part of losing a loved one. Thank you, all, and pet your sweet Therapy Dog Kermit for me.
Andrea M.
21:42 27 Jun 20
When we needed a funeral home, we knew we didnt want traditional or stuffy. Finding Green Cremation Texas was everything we didnt know we were looking for when grieving. No pressure arrangements, digital paperwork, and we were kept informed thru every step towards cremation. Thank you for your service and kind hearts.
Andrea M.
21:41 27 Jun 20
When we needed a funeral home, we knew we didnt want traditional or stuffy. Finding Green Cremation Texas was everything we didnt know we were looking for when grieving. No pressure arrangements, digital paperwork, and we were kept informed thru every step towards cremation. Thank you for your service and kind hearts.
L O
18:43 21 Jun 20
I live in CT and my son passed away in Austin, TX. Between dealing with my son's death, his remains and the paperwork required to resolve any legal requirements, Melissa Unfred of Green Cremation Texas made the process seamless and tolerable. Melissa readily answered any questions I had and made things easy for me in a very difficult time. I really appreciate her caring and compassionate support through everything and helping me begin the task of healing and closure.
Bowen R.
16:38 19 Jun 20
Melissa is so kind and understanding.
Allie G.
02:39 18 Jun 20
Melissa is clearly a wealth of information. This allows families to make more educated decisions. She truly serves our community and is setting the bar for the funeral industry.
Allie G.
02:38 18 Jun 20
Ecstatic to find a provider in Austin that can provide Aquamation Services!
Allie G.
02:37 18 Jun 20
Melissa and Kermit are unstoppable. They continue to provide valuable services for our community with the highest standards.
John U.
04:55 13 Jun 20
Melissa was very helpful after my wife past away of cancer. It was a very difficult experience to go through and she made it easier. I hope to never go through it again in my lifetime. I would recommend her services at Green Cremation to anyone who has lost a loved one.
Lindsey B.
01:38 12 Jun 20
Melissa was really helpful, attentive, and friendly. She made a difficult process easy. It was a great comfort to know that our loved one was in good hands.
HueRTaCuLTuRe C.
04:27 11 Jun 20
Melissa was very easy to work with, very helpful, and understanding of our wishes. She helped make Momma’s celebration of life the way Momma wanted it. THANKS!
Ashley H.
15:37 10 Jun 20
Alan H.
15:57 08 Jun 20
We had a wonderful experience with them. They showed great respect in a difficult time and did a wonderful job with communication and keeping the stress to a minimum. Thank you Melissa.
Tammy D.
03:14 06 Jun 20
You never want to make this call but when you need to please call Melissa at Green Cremations. This was the most professional, compassionate and easy transaction. Everything from start to finish was handled with care. I truly couldn’t be more pleased. Will most likely prearrange for my husband and myself next.
ginger B.
10:13 02 Jun 20
I can’t began to tell you how helpful Melissa from Green Cremation is. She is professional, kind hearted and very knowledgeable.I had a bad experience with my fathers cremation and did not want that to happen again. Melissa answered all my questions and more. She was the one I called at 12:00 midnight when my mother passed. Melissa also delivered my mother’s ashes personal to me.She communicates well and is efficient.I would recommend this company over any other one in Austin I do my research and by far this company checked all the boxes.I recommend them 100 percent.
Nani U.
17:33 01 Mar 20
I keep trying to write this review and I’m at a loss for words. Death takes the life out of everything around it, not just your loved one, and feeling “brain dead” while trying to plan how to take care of mom for the last time, it just feels like too much! Melissa has been the most present, patient, and intuitive funeral director I’ve ever met in a way that was organic and full of warmth. She let me be as involved in the process as I wanted to be even taking as much time needed to explain all my questions about the logistics and paperwork. It never felt like I was separated by some door and secrecy. I recommend Green Cremation Texas because they weren’t just a funeral home, they became my tribe. For the first time in my experience with death, I didn’t just get a funeral home that helped facilitate closer, I was given an experience that planted the seeds of healing. Thank you.
Jillian M.
02:51 22 Feb 20
Green Cremation Texas helped us through a very difficult time. Specifically Melissa. She was there from start to finish throughout the whole process. Was very flexible with our timeline, and very thorough with the details and communicating with the funeral home. I couldn’t recommend these folks enough. She even checked in with us after the entire process was over and made sure everything went smoothly.We’re so glad we found Green Cremation Texas. I don’t know what we would have done otherwise. Thanks Melissa.
Mel C.
22:36 16 Feb 20
My daughter died VERY unexpectedly at 24 years old. So there i was trying to figure out what the heck just happened and the medical examiner wants to know if I've picked a funeral home yet. All i knew was that my daughter loved the environment so i started with Google and it led me to Melissa. I cannot stress enough how WONDERFUL this woman is. When i called her all my thoughts were a mess inside my head. I cried and rambled on about my daughter and about what i thought she would like and Melissa LISTENED to me. She then helped me with what i wanted to do for my daughter. She wasn't fazed at all when i wanted to change something, she just made it happen. Melissa always answered any questions i had either by texting me back or emailing me. I'm so glad i found Melissa and her services.
Tricia
03:41 15 Feb 20
Melissa helped our family when we were in need. A funeral home that my extended family had chosen was overcharging and my family didn’t have that kind of money. Melissa came in and walked us through each step, informing us of all details, and never once making us feel like we were bothering her. She treated us like we were her family. My family will be using her services from now on. Thank you, Melissa!!
Lou J.
02:37 10 Feb 20
I found Melissa through Instagram and fell in love with her page. I’ve learned so much from her and I know in the future that I will be using Green Cremation Texas!
Riley C.
02:33 10 Feb 20
Melissa was very attentive and answered all of my questions, even offering to personally email me articles on green burial because I expressed an interest. She’s giving Texas more environmentally friendly options and her Instagram page is very educational! I definitely recommend Green Cremation Texas.
Lucy A.
02:27 10 Feb 20
Melissa goes above and behind for every single family and it really shows. She answers all of your questions, takes care of practically everything and makes this whole process easy during such a difficult time. I wholeheartedly recommend Green Cremation Texas.
H J
14:29 04 Feb 20
Melissa was attentive and communicated with us through out the entire process. No one wants to be in a position to hire a funeral home... but if you have to, I whole heartedly recommend this one.The therapy dog, Kermit, was an amazing touch as well. <3
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Based on 12 reviews
Green Cremation Texas
5.0
Tammy Laikin D.
02:28 11 Jun 20
This was the absolute best experience at the absolute worst time in my life. I lost my mom last week and reached out to Texas Green Cremations. I can’t possibly express what an amazing experience this was. So compassionate, professional and reasonably priced. Melissa took such good care of all the details. I can fully recommend them and will be prearranging for my husband and myself. Our local funeral home was going to cost over $3000.00 and we took care of everything for under $1000.00. Call them, you will not be sorry.
Melissa C.
22:51 16 Feb 20
My daughter died VERY unexpectedly at 24 years old. So there i was trying to figure out what the heck just happened and the medical examiner wants to know if I've picked a funeral home yet. All i knew was that my daughter loved the environment so i started with Google and it led me to Melissa. I cannot stress enough how WONDERFUL this woman is. When i called her all my thoughts were a mess inside my head. I cried and rambled on about my daughter and about what i thought she would like and Melissa LISTENED to me. She then helped me with what i wanted to do for my daughter. She wasn't fazed at all when i wanted to change something, she just made it happen. Melissa always answered any questions i had either by texting me back or emailing me. I'm so glad i found Melissa and her services.
Jim B.
16:14 21 Jan 20
I recommend them for their up front, no bs, approach! Laid it all out, with no fluffy sales pitch or pressure. I feel so much better knowing that my family will be taken care of professionally, as I was. One less thing to worry about. I am particularly thankful to Eric, who carefully and thoughtfully took me through the entire process. He was also very conscientious by providing follow-up to make sure I was satisfied.
Luiz A.
14:09 04 Oct 19
Thank you for the great help through this event in our family's story. Melissa is very helpful and considerate of everyone. We are so glad that she and the service was so close to my parent's home and that everything went so smooth.
Thanks again,Melissa!
The Luis Family
Thanks again,Melissa!
The Luis Family
Panda T.
00:21 01 Jul 19
On May 19th, I had gotten a call from my sister in law telling me to fly immediately to Orlando (I am away for work). Halifax Health Hospice had let her know that my father was going to be passing soon and it was imperative that I fly in immediately - she wanted to contact me before hospice called me. We flew out that sameday to see my dad. My father passed away on Thursday May 23rd at 11:59 pm.
I have known about Melissa Unfred and her advocacy for a while. I wanted Melissa Unfred to be handling my father's post mortem care because she is translucent about her services, she is professional, and she went above and beyond to ensure that my father had the best possible treatment - that he had a dignified death.
My father was located in Deltona, Florida and she is in Austin, Texas - but that was of no concern to Melissa; she helped me even though she was out of state (I was located in Florida) and in a different time zone - she worked with my family and I on 24 hour call - all hours of the morning (especially since my father passed away so late in the evening).
She never upsold me on services that weren't needed and was very upfront about the costs. A lot of traditional funeral homes seem to take advantage of grief (trust me we did our research on pricing) during this time, Melissa did not. She treated my family and myself with dignity during this difficult time.
My family and I chose to have my father water cremated and I am eternally grateful that Melissa provides this service and orchestrated everything with timing and precision.
Her professionalism and courtesy are exemplary - I cannot express how she went above and beyond to ensure that communication was clear and precise. It is remarkable in this day and age that this service exists.
I have known about Melissa Unfred and her advocacy for a while. I wanted Melissa Unfred to be handling my father's post mortem care because she is translucent about her services, she is professional, and she went above and beyond to ensure that my father had the best possible treatment - that he had a dignified death.
My father was located in Deltona, Florida and she is in Austin, Texas - but that was of no concern to Melissa; she helped me even though she was out of state (I was located in Florida) and in a different time zone - she worked with my family and I on 24 hour call - all hours of the morning (especially since my father passed away so late in the evening).
She never upsold me on services that weren't needed and was very upfront about the costs. A lot of traditional funeral homes seem to take advantage of grief (trust me we did our research on pricing) during this time, Melissa did not. She treated my family and myself with dignity during this difficult time.
My family and I chose to have my father water cremated and I am eternally grateful that Melissa provides this service and orchestrated everything with timing and precision.
Her professionalism and courtesy are exemplary - I cannot express how she went above and beyond to ensure that communication was clear and precise. It is remarkable in this day and age that this service exists.
Karin S.
00:28 07 Feb 19
Melissa is a wonderful advocate of greener options in funeral care. She is compassionate, genuine, and supportive of those experiencing a difficult time. Thankfully, I have not needed her services, but I have been on the receiving end of her kindness many times. I trust her with my own future arrangements and whole-heartedly recommend her.
Hillary K.
23:27 06 Feb 19
10/10 would absolutely recommend green cremations to anybody and everybody I know. They’re the best in the state and the operator is so passionate and educated about what she does!!
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Based on 11 reviews
Green Cremation Texas - Austin Funeral Home
5.0
Cristina C.
06:58 24 Feb 21
This is the place for you if you're looking for affordable cremation with top notch customer service. Eric Neuhaus at Green Cremation was incredibly...
Terry P.
08:18 20 Oct 20
After many attempts to locate an obit, I called Eric and he was so kind, caring, and compassionate to email the website I needed. I was doing this for my 85...
Mina M.
06:49 26 Sep 20
No one really wants to write a review for cremation, especially when they are dealing with the loss and passing of their mom/best friend. With that said...
Mario B.
07:29 17 Aug 20
We found Green Cremation onYelp and after some research decided to use them. Every part of the process went very well. When contacted they explained the...
Kimberley M.
15:13 26 Jul 20
Melissa was so patient and kind when my father died. He died in California and I had no idea who to work with that was reputable and could provide the...
Mel C.
14:45 16 Feb 20
My daughter died VERY unexpectedly at 24 years old. So there i was trying to figure out what the heck just happened and the medical examiner wants to know...
Sally N.
10:52 26 Jan 20
From the first phone call, the staff at Green Cremation Texas were so very wonderful. Melissa is the perfect balance of true care and professionalism. I...
Deb S.
05:15 19 Dec 19
Very impressed with Green Cremation! Melissa is fantastic-so kind and compassionate. She even personally delivered the ashes to our home when they were...
Lynn S.
05:56 09 Sep 19
At a tough time in our lives Melissa was kind and professional and always patient with me. I was handed a list of cremation and funeral practices after...
Sean C.
12:41 24 Jun 19
Melissa is a consummate professional and helped immensely in our time ofneed. Melissa Unfred was translucent about her services, she is professional, and...
Panda T.
11:54 24 Jun 19
On May 19th, I had gotten a call from my sister in law telling me to fly immediately to Orlando (I am away for work). Halifax Health Hospice had let her...
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Our Cremation Services
Green Cremation (Flame) $945
The most environmentally friendly flame-based cremation process possible. Green Cremation – $945 For people uncomfortable with Water Cremation, but still looking to reduce their environmental in death, we offer our unique flame cremation service.
Green Cremation (Water) $1995
Green Cremation (Water) Water Cremation is the most environmentally friendly method of cremation available. Water Cremation – $1995 Water cremation, also known as aquamation and
Our Cremation Services Process
Collection + Transportation
We provide safe transportation and shelter until the cremation process begins.
Paperwork + Permits
We'll deal with all of the paperwork and permits on your family’s behalf.
Death
Certificate
Once the death is registered with the state, we'll order and deliver a death certificate to your family.
What's Included with Cremation Services?
Engagement
1 Day
1 Day
1. Arrival
Our director arrives at location of deceased.
2. Transfer
We transfer your loved one in our electric-hybrid vehicle back to our funeral home.
Arrangements
2-4 Days
2-4 Days
3. Provision
100% online. We provide and explain all needed paperwork and permits.
4. Care
We hold and care for your loved one while paperwork is being processed.
Cremation
1-7 Days
1-7 Days
5. Authorization
We work with you and the local authorities to obtain and authorize all documents.
6. Cremation
After the paperwork is in order, and we remove all plastics and medical devices from the body, cremation occurs.
Ashes Returned
2-4 Days
2-4 Days
7. Ashes
We place the cremated remains of your loved one in an eco-friendly container or urn and are returned back to the care of your family.
8. Death Certificates
The local government will process our request and fulfill the number of ordered death certificates.
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Comparing the Cost of Cremation vs Burial: What’s the Affordable Option?
After a loved one dies, you want to honor them while still being able to move forward. Compare the cost of cremation versus burial to find an affordable option.
How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation? Cremation Explained
Death is a difficult topic for many of us. But, perhaps having an answer to the very uncomfortable question, “how is a body prepared for cremation,” can be a starting point.
Planning Your Funeral: What’s the Average Cost of Cremation?
It’s a good idea to plan your funeral in advance so your loved ones are prepared. Keep reading below to learn the average cost of cremation.
What Is Direct Cremation?
Direct Cremation is the most affordable option. But what exactly does that mean? What are the costs and advantages?
What is Water Cremation?
Water Cremation has many names – Alkaline hydrolysis, Resomation, Dissolution, and Aquamation. But, what is it and why should I consider it? Keep reading to find out…
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