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Forest Lawn Funeral Home

4.9 93 reviews
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About Forest Lawn Funeral Home

Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Houston, TX, provides support during difficult times. Founded in 1999 by Tom and Elsie Darst, the funeral home offers a serene and lush sanctuary for families to remember their loved ones. The business provides various affordable funeral services, including cremation urns, funeral planning, burial and memorial services, veterans funeral services, and funeral chapel services.

The staff at Forest Lawn Funeral Home is known for being kind, conscientious, and accommodating. They go above and beyond to meet the needs of families, including arranging for special requests and services. The business is praised for its well-run operations and family touch. Reviewers have expressed gratitude for the care and respect shown to their loved ones, describing the experience as wonderful and stress-free. The staff is often referred to as angels of compassion, who make the process of saying goodbye easier. Many visitors highlight the helpfulness, hospitality, and caring attitude of the team, with some mentioning that the funeral director, Mr. Hurst, makes families feel like part of a family during difficult times. The chapel and building are noted as very nice, creating a peaceful environment. The food area for guests is larger than most seen elsewhere, and the venue is described as lovely. Visitors also appreciate the support provided during tough times, with one reviewer mentioning that Tom was patient and reached out to ensure they were okay. Overall, Forest Lawn Funeral Home is committed to providing a supportive and caring environment for those who are grieving, with staff members going over and above to support families through their loss.

Sep 2026
5.0
My family is incredibly grateful to Forest Lawn Funeral Home for the exceptional care and support they provided following the passing of my uncle in January.

They went above and beyond to ensure he received a truly befitting burial. Even though my family isn't based in the country, they made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible and delivered on every promise they made.

A special thank you to everyone on the team - you are absolutely amazing. God bless you!

I'd highly recommend your funeral home to anyone in need of such services. Thank you again for giving my uncle a dignified and befitting farewell he deserved. ❤
Jul 2026
5.0
my father passed away from a heart attack in a car accident and I’m only 24 and I didn’t know where to go to give him the proper service that he deserved that was also affordable. I couldn’t afford everything on my own. My aunt stumbled upon this Funeral home and we made an appointment immediately. From the very beginning, Tom was welcoming and warm and humorous. And him and the staff have all been so accommodating, reassuring, and helpful. Usually, you walk into environments where staff are very indifferent to the cause they are part of, or very emotionless. But the staff here understands what people are going through when they are walking in the room. Multiple… read full review
Jun 2026
5.0
I would love to recommend Forest Lawn Funeral home to anyone who has the need for their services. From the moment we reached out for assistance with my father’s arrangements they were there for us. They made what was an experience I was not able to handle easy and they walked us every step of the way. They were kind, patient and knowledgeable. The facility accommodated our family and made this whole process comfortable. The entire staff was courteous and treated us like family.
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Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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  • accepts credit cards

Location

8706 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77075

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