We are the only community-owned, free-standing hospice between San Antonio and Austin.

Hope Hospice provides exemplary care, comfort and education to all affected by life-limiting illness, grief and loss.

Under Hope Hospice care you or your loved one are involved in the plan for your care. You have a team of professionals helping guide you through these decisions. This team includes a hospice physician, your primary physician, a team of registered nurses, a master’s level social worker, a spiritual care counselor, certified nurse’s aides, and volunteers. Hope Hospice helps you cover the cost of the visits from your team, wherever you call home.

When the focus becomes palliative versus curative, this change does not mean giving up or giving in but rather choosing to have your symptoms controlled and living your life on your terms. 

Our team are experts in pain and symptom management. We are there to focus on symptoms, so you and your loved ones can focus on life. We take a compassionate, patient-centered approach to providing holistic care – physical, emotional, and spiritual – for our patients and their families.

Hospice care is for people who are searching for a quality life when they are facing a life-limiting illness.

Hospice covers all related medications, supplies, medical equipment, and appropriate treatments to maximize your comfort.

Hospice is about living and spending time with what or who matters most to you.

Can I receive hospice after 6 months?
Yes. Your care is evaluated frequently while on hospice for eligibility.

Who is eligible?

Signs to Look For
We can do in-home assessments to assist in determining whether hospice is a good fit. Call us if you see:

• Multiple hospitalizations/ER visits
• Recurrent infections
• Decline in ability to complete daily activities
• Co-morbidities
• Unintentional weight loss or gain
• Frequent falls or change in ambulatory status
• Change in oxygen saturation

Click here for a list of all our services.

To send us a message, click here.

To learn more about hospice terminology click here.

We offer free, no obligation consultations and assessments for families seeking information and care options.

Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Families can also choose to pay privately for our services. However, through tremendous community support and generosity, Hope Hospice has created a Community Assistance Program to assist those who need financial help. This unique program is designed to ensure that no one is turned away because of inability to pay and that everyone has access to a dignified end-of-life journey free from financial burdens and stress.

Insurances Accepted:

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• All Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPs)
• Private Insurance
• Community Assistance Program is available for underfunded or unfunded patients

Gentiva Hospice is committed to clinical excellence while providing comfort and dignity to both the patient and family who are facing a life-limiting illness.

• We are here 24/7/365
• Individualized Plan of Care Specific to the Patient’s Needs and the Wishes of the Patient and Family
• Pain and Symptom Management
• Emotional Support
• Spiritual Counseling
• We Honor Veterans
• National Hospital Avoidance Program
• Bereavement Program
• Resource Referrals

Whether it’s your choice or your loved one’s before they passed, Funeral Caring USA helps you make this emotional moment as stress-free as possible. We own and operate our on-site cremation facility, we provide crematory services alongside the support that families and friends need during these times of grief.

Funeral Caring USA owns and operates one of the highest quality crematories in the state of Texas. Our licensed and trained staff is always available to offer the best service at the most affordable prices in the San Antonio area.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Cremation packages start under $1000, excluding urn (starting at $48) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here, is available for an additional $100.

Offer your loved one’s farewell in a funeral service that meets your expectations and budget requirements. Funeral Caring USA specializes in dignified funerals at an affordable price.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without the pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Funeral packages start under $2000, excluding casket (starting at $399) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here is available for an additional $100.

The gift of one’s body and organs is an invaluable contribution to the education of forensic anthropologists and, ultimately, the advancement of science. The Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State accepts body donations under the Universal Anatomical Gift Act for scientific research purposes. Your whole body donation makes cutting-edge research in forensic sciences and biological anthropology possible. Your gift supports scientific research, training, and professional education.

All transportation costs and arrangements outside of 100 miles of San Marcos are the responsibility of the donor or their Next of Kin.

When it comes to planning a funeral for the first time, or anytime really, it can seem a bit overwhelming. There are many things to keep in mind when planning the service, from the obituary all the way to what kind of flowers you want. At Puente and Sons, we’re here for you every step of the way. 

However, to get caught up to speed on the entire process of planning a funeral, we recommend you read through this comprehensive funeral planning guide. If you have any questions about our funeral planning services, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Direct Cremation Packages starting at $1,395.00.

Graveside Service Packages starting at $4,200.00

Traditional Burial Packages with Casket starting at $5,800.00.

Welcome to Cabrera Funeral Home.  Our goal is to support you through every step of your funeral arrangements and pay tribute to the special memory of your loved one. Our professional and caring staff take pride in providing high quality and affordable services including; funeral services, memorial services, and cremation services to meet the special needs of your family or pets. We are experienced at honoring many faiths and customs. We invite you to contact us with your questions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we are glad to arrange a tour of our facility.

Click here for a list of our burial services.

Click here for a list of our cremation services.

Direct Burial Services starting at $1,500.00.

Direct Cremation Services starting at $1,000.00.

Hospice is an appropriate course of care for terminally ill patients in the last six months of their lives, at a time when curative treatments are no longer an option.

Hospice caregivers help patients manage their illness and remain as comfortable as possible in their environment. The goal of hospice is symptom management rather than treatment or recovery. Hospice care complements the guidance of a patient’s physician.

Hospice helps ease the burden of families caring for patients during this time.

When is someone ready for Hospice care?

• At the recommendation of their physician
• When diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and when symptoms are no longer responding to a curative treatment
• If you feel that your loved one may qualify for hospice services, please call one of our offices to discuss hospice eligibility and specific health conditions.

Care Locations

Our goal is to provide hospice services in the environment that best meets the needs of the individual patient, caregiver, and other family members. To that end, we provide care in whatever setting our patient calls home:

• Personal Home – When possible and desired, we help our patients remain at home during their terminal illness. Whether care is provided in the patient’s home or a caregiver’s home, our team of professionals and volunteers makes sure that the appropriate equipment and supplies are placed in the residence so that it is as comfortable and well-equipped as possible.                  
• Nursing, Assisted, and Independent Living Facilities – When caring for a patient who resides in a nursing home, an assisted living, or an independent living facility, our hospice team complements the services and skills of the facility staff and works with that staff to care for the patient. In addition, we offer our full spectrum of support services to the patient’s family.

The hospice care team that we bring to our  clients and their families includes:

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Social Workers
• Therapists
• Patient’s physician
• Hospice medical director
• Home health aides
• Bereavement counselors
• Chaplains
• Volunteers

Hospice care is for people who are searching for a quality life when they are facing a life-limiting illness.

When the focus becomes palliative versus curative, this change does not mean giving up or giving in but rather choosing to have your symptoms controlled and living your life on your terms.

Our team are experts in pain and symptom management. We are there to focus on symptoms, so you and your loved ones can focus on life. We take a compassionate, patient-centered approach to providing holistic care – physical, emotional, and spiritual – for our patients and their families. 

Hospice is about living and spending time with what or who matters most to you.

Under Hope Hospice care you have a team of professionals helping guide you through these decisions with you. You or your loved one are involved in the plan for your care. Hope Hospice provides exemplary care, comfort and education to all affected by life-limiting illness, grief and loss. This team includes a hospice physician, your primary physician, a team of registered nurses, a master’s level social worker, a spiritual care counselor, certified nurse’s aides, and volunteers.

Hope Hospice helps you cover the cost of the visits from your team, wherever you call home. Hospice covers all related medications, supplies, medical equipment, and appropriate treatments to maximize your comfort.

Who is eligible?

Refer a Patient-
Referring a patient is very easy, just call us and we will take care of the rest. 830.625.7525. Hope Hospice has contracts with most nursing homes in our service area, please call and we can help facilitate the discharge or placement of your patient.

Signs to Look For
We can do in-home assessments to assist in determining whether hospice is a good fit. Call us if you see:

• Multiple hospitalizations/ER visits
• Recurrent infections
• Decline in ability to complete daily activities
• Co-morbidities
• Unintentional weight loss or gain
• Frequent falls or change in ambulatory status
• Change in oxygen saturation

Click here for a list of all our services.

To send us a message, click here.

To learn more about hospice terminology click here.

Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Families can also choose to pay privately for our services. However, through tremendous community support and generosity, Hope Hospice has created a Community Assistance Program to assist those who need financial help. This unique program is designed to ensure that no one is turned away because of inability to pay and that everyone has access to a dignified end-of-life journey free from financial burdens and stress. 

Insurances Accepted:

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• All Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPs)
• Private Insurance
• Community Assistance Program is available for underfunded or unfunded patients

We offer free, no obligation consultations and assessments for families seeking information and care options.

National Cremation makes arranging cremation services simple. Our caring staff is available to guide you through the cremation arrangement process, whether you are planning for an immediate need or a future need.

Immediate Need:

At the time of death, call our offices. We are here 24/7 to help you through this difficult time. Our experienced representatives are available to answer your questions, assist in making arrangements, and ensure that your loved one receives dignified, respectful service.

Future Need:

A preplanned cremation is a wise choice, and a gift given to one’s family. Defining final care and planning cremation provides peace of mind and allows you to confidently tell your family, “That’s my wish.”

We offer cremation packages that include all of these services:

• Transportation/Removal
• Embalming-Dressing/Casketing
• Viewing-Service at a Funeral Home
• Ceremonial/Rental Casket - Memorial Package
• Urn

Cremation Packages start at $3,100.00.

Cremation Package with Visitation is $3,600.00.

Please visit our website for a list of funeral, grief, and senior-related articles. Here are just a few of the many educational articles on our site:

• How to Plan Your Own Funeral
• Gratitude and Grief: Coping With Loss On Thanksgiving
• Grieving During the Holidays
• How to Host a Zoom Funeral
• Senior Nutrition Tips
• Health Tips For Women Over 60
• Financial Assistance Options For Funerals
• What Should I Do When a Death Occurs?
• 3 Tips for Talking to Your Parents About End-of-Life Decisions
• Best Grief Books to Help You Heal
• How to Cope With Loss Over The Holidays
• How to Get Help When You’re Grieving

Whether it’s your choice or your loved one’s before they passed, Funeral Caring USA helps you make this emotional moment as stress-free as possible. We own and operate our on-site cremation facility, we provide crematory services alongside the support that families and friends need during these times of grief.

Funeral Caring USA owns and operates one of the highest quality crematories in the state of Texas. Our licensed and trained staff is always available to offer the best service at the most affordable prices in the San Antonio area.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Cremation packages start under $1000, excluding urn (starting at $48) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here, is available for an additional $100.

Offer your loved one’s farewell in a funeral service that meets your expectations and budget requirements. Funeral Caring USA specializes in dignified funerals at an affordable price.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without the pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Funeral packages start under $2000, excluding casket (starting at $399) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here is available for an additional $100.

Our company was established with the primary goal of helping people who are suffering from addiction, mental health issues, and addictive behaviors; through our education, counseling and intervention programs.

We understand first hand, the hurdles, struggles, and difficulties the individual in recovery and their family may face. Our programs serve as resources to help move beyond blame, shame and guilt and towards a path of positive change so the individual can realize their true potential.

We offer:

• Individual Counseling
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Telehealth
• Case Management
• Peer Support Groups
• Intervention Services

We provide medical and nursing care for your loved one with a life-limiting illness. We provide relief from pain, physical stress, and mental stress. We also work to improve the quality of life for your loved one and your family.

For more information click on each link below

• Hospice Care
• Routine Home Care
• Continuous Home Care
• General Inpatient Care
• Respite Care
• Massage Therapy
• Music Therapy

ABODE provides a beautiful home and compassionate care for those at the end of life, at no charge. (We run completely on donations and grants.)

Guests who come to ABODE are under the care of hospice agencies. Our well-trained staff and volunteers partner with hospice to provide personal care, meals, and support for those in their final 3 months, weeks, and days of life. 

Click here to learn about the admission process.

ABODE volunteers help with tasks needed to care for our Guests, run our household, raise funds and spread the good word about our sacred work. Your skills, compassion and insight are most appreciated.

Here are a few examples of how you might share your time and talent:

• Guest Services
• Meal and Meal Preparation
• Yard Work
• Laundry
• Cleaning
• Helping our End of Life Navigators
• Special Events
• Office/Administrative

All volunteers receive appropriate training about our mission, vision, values and contemplative end-of-life care.

Click here for volunteer opportunities list

Click here for more information & volunteer application

Companions for the Journey is an organization dedicated to serving the homebound, the sick, and those grieving. We will bring Holy Communion to the shut-ins as often as you like and pray with the family caretakers.

We offer our friendship by praying with you and for you. If you are grieving over a loved one, take comfort in knowing you are not alone.

We also have a Gathering of those Grieving on the 3rd Thursday of every month. We offer a forum to voice your feelings, and topics to cope with, and speak with a counselor if you wish. At the request of the family, a priest will visit the sick person and give the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.

Helping patients understand what happens after their physician has diagnosed a life-limiting illness is a standard educational component when consulting families. We educate clients about facts and myths of hospice care so they have a better understanding of the condition and how to deal with it.

Hospice Services Include:

• Aide Services
• Bereavement Counseling
• Medications as Related to Hospice Diagnosis
• Nursing Services
• Physician Services
• Social Worker Support Services
• Spiritual Care Services
• Volunteer Services

Hospice focuses on caring, not curing and in most cases care is provided in the patient's home. Hospice care also is provided in freestanding hospice centers, hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term care facilities.

The hospice team develops a care plan that meets each patient's individual needs for pain management and symptom control.

Among its major responsibilities, the interdisciplinary hospice team:

• Manages the patient’s pain and symptoms; 
• Assists the patient with the emotional psychosocial and spiritual aspects of dying; 
• Provides needed drugs, medical supplies, and equipment; 
• Coaches the family on how to care for the patient; 
• Delivers special services like speech and physical therapy when needed; 
• Makes short-term inpatient care available when pain or symptoms become too difficult to manage at home, or the caregiver needs respite time; and 
• Provides bereavement care and counseling to surviving family and friends.

Abundant Hospice Care provides 24-hour service involving care by our highly skilled staff. When your loved one’s symptoms require immediate attention, we can admit them to our Inpatient Hospice Unit. There, they will receive holistic treatment (physical, emotional, and spiritual) in a comfortable, homelike setting.

Additionally, chefs and kitchen staff provide nutritious meals, beverages, and snacks within your loved one’s dietary requirements.

Our Services

• Holistic Approach
  We don’t just treat an illness. We give our earnest attention to the whole person, addressing emotional and spiritual needs.
• 24/7 Nursing
  We have registered nurses and licensed home healthcare aides on staff trained in pain management and skilled care.
• Personalized Plan Of Care
  Together, with the Interdisciplinary Team, you and your family can carve out your wishes for all aspects of hospice care.
• Well-maintained Hospice House
  If you wish to spend these last days at Abundant Hospice Center, we offer hospice home care with meals, 24-hour care, and housekeeping.

In the middle of life’s most challenging moments, Abundant Hospice stands as a beacon of comfort and compassion. Our home-based hospice care brings comfort to individuals facing terminal illnesses.

Abundant Hospice dedicates itself to enriching lives through physical support, emotional care, and a steadfast 24/7 support system. Your journey deserves the touch of compassion and the familiarity of home, and that’s precisely what we provide.

Our Services

• Personalized Plan Of Care
  The hospice team or interdisciplinary group (IDG) works closely with both the patient and the family to ensure the creation of a plan of care that best meets the needs of everyone involved—from medical attention to training for caregivers.
• 24-Hour Nursing Availability
  Abundant’s team of licensed experts is available for 24-hour care. When symptoms become too difficult to manage, your loved one can benefit from skilled nursing care around the clock.
• Pain And Symptom Management
  In addition to administering prescribed medication, the team is highly trained to offer various therapeutic means of controlling a patient’s pain level and alleviating symptoms.
• Medication
  Abundant provides medication that is related to your hospice diagnosis.
• Provide All Medical Equipment
  Hospice care also provides all necessary medical equipment to ensure your family member is kept comfortable. This includes oxygen, hospital beds, wheelchairs, bandages, adult diapers, latex gloves, and more.

Whether it’s your choice or your loved one’s before they passed, Funeral Caring USA helps you make this emotional moment as stress-free as possible. We own and operate our on-site cremation facility, we provide crematory services alongside the support that families and friends need during these times of grief.

Funeral Caring USA owns and operates one of the highest quality crematories in the state of Texas. Our licensed and trained staff is always available to offer the best service at the most affordable prices in the San Antonio area.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Cremation packages start under $1000, excluding urn (starting at $48) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here, is available for an additional $100.

Whether it’s your choice or your loved one’s before they passed, Funeral Caring USA helps you make this emotional moment as stress-free as possible. We own and operate our on-site cremation facility, we provide crematory services alongside the support that families and friends need during these times of grief.

Funeral Caring USA owns and operates one of the highest quality crematories in the state of Texas. Our licensed and trained staff is always available to offer the best service at the most affordable prices in the San Antonio area.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Cremation packages start under $1000, excluding urn (starting at $48) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here, is available for an additional $100.

Offer your loved one’s farewell in a funeral service that meets your expectations and budget requirements. Funeral Caring USA specializes in dignified funerals at an affordable price.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without the pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Funeral packages start under $2000, excluding casket (starting at $399) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here is available for an additional $100.

Offer your loved one’s farewell in a funeral service that meets your expectations and budget requirements. Funeral Caring USA specializes in dignified funerals at an affordable price.

• We are A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau.
• We are endorsed by the San Antonio Funeral Consumer Alliance.
• We are supported by various Christian pastors and priests.
• Our clients may plan their service without the pressure or guilt.
• We are veteran owned and operated.

Funeral packages start under $2000, excluding casket (starting at $399) and Death Certificate ($21 plus $4 for each additional copy).

An online obituary with up to five pictures, posted here is available for an additional $100.

Our eight-week Making Your Grief Count program is an opportunity for those who have experienced loss of any kind to work through their grief, learn about healthy coping tools, and discover a path to healing in a supportive environment. Due to the nature of the program, no new participants will be accepted after the second session.

For more information about the location of the current program or to schedule one at your place of worship, please call Molly O'Phelan at (210) 227-8221.

Click here for the schedule of our current Making Your Grief Count programs.

The loss of a loved one can be devastating, and many people don’t know where to turn or how to cope. We’re here to help you through the bereavement process. You are not alone.

We can help you find peace and healing. Our support groups are open to anyone in the community who is struggling with the loss of a loved one.

Please call bereavement coordinator Molly O’Phelan, PhD, RN, LMFT, at (210) 227-8221 to learn more about the most appropriate group and reserve a spot.

• Men’s Grief Support Group
• Fellowship in Grief
• Grief Support Group for Women
• Grief Support Group for Younger Women
• Forever Loved
• LGBTQ+ Bereavement Support Class

Click here to view details about each group.

Hospice and Medical Respite apartments for those who are homeless, over 50 years of age, and need a place to recuperate from hospital admission for surgery, severe illness, or injury or who have been enrolled in a medical hospice program (required) but in need of a home to pass the last few weeks of life in dignity with family-like care, companionship, and wrap-around services.

Free