Carnes Funeral Home

i loved Carnes Funeral Home in Texas City Texas! Kevin was our representative for us in 2013 when my precious sister passed. We had raised enough money to the penny for 2 hour service. We made out own special CD for the service and has LFO Church, Pastor Jeanna Gilligan presided. Bonnie had already had hands laid on her by many but especially the pastor.
So what I am getting is, That Kevin had made up 25 programs for family and friends. He allowed us to use one of the coffins they had so we could spread her dolphin blanket over the coffin, Bonnie was cremated… Kevin took care of everything. We still have the opportunity to write her a tribute or light a candle for letting her know that we are missing her and still love her very much. They also have bible Hymns if you have not previously recorded your own.
I would record my own for the last 2 songs. I hope someone will be kind enough to sing a few hymns so that they will be beautiful. I was really shocked when those songs played!!!
Thank you Kevin from the bottom of our hearts for helping us pull it all together!!!
The Watts Families
July 2013

Would like to remove this review as new info has come to light

Unfortunately I have had to attend funerals twice this year and they were both at Carnes. I have no idea how the families are treated, serviced or dealt with, but as a outside looking in Carnes left me wanting more.
The initial impression was the large open foyer. It felt like an office building. Also, the main viewing room was large and decorated rather coldly. Funeral homes replaced your personal residence back in the 40s and 50s. They they were built with small intimate spaces that imitated your home. Also, the family (in both instances) were placed in the middle of the room. There was no privacy (if they wanted it). I think of funeral homes with the small room off to the side of the chapel that the family could veil if there was too much grief to be borne with people looking at you. I am just old school and appreciate the older style of a funeral home.