100% Online Carbon-Neutral Funeral Home

Refreshingly Honest, Transparent Care In The Heart of Texas

Founded on accessibility and transparency, our mission is to empower families through the thoughtful adoption of technology and innovation, while reducing the stress and environmental impact brought on by traditional funeral practices.

Our Mission

Founded in 2018, the mission of Green Cremation Texas is to empower families through the thoughtful adoption of technology and innovation, reducing the stress and environmental impact brought on by traditional funeral practices. We do this through empathetic, big-hearted support coupled with an unique approach to cremation.

We are Texas’ only carbon-neutral funeral home; we use no paper, utilize electric-hybrid vehicles, and incorporate recycled material throughout the cremation process. Intently focused on providing a high level of care to you and the environment, we aim to return control over the end of life process back to you and your family.

Funeral Director In Charge

Marlaena Gonzales

A lifelong funeral professional, Marlaena Gonzales is a dual licensed funeral director and embalmer. She has served families at funeral homes across the state of Texas. Maralaena takes pride in providing high levels of compassion and care that families need. She treats every family with empathy and respect. She values transparency and strives to further the cause of eco-friendly deathcare. Her family values bring a personable connection that Green Cremation Texas celebrates.

Dan Shaeffer

Dan Shaeffer, dual licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 20 years, served families at funeral homes in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle before moving to the Austin area in 2017.

Dan holds the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner from the Academy of Funeral of Professional Funeral Service. Practice. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

The 1st environmentally-focused, carbon-neutral Funeral Home in the state.

We plant trees in honor of every family that we work with.

We have partnered with Sustainable Harvest International to plant trees where they are most needed around the globe.

Sustainable Harvest International is an environmental nonprofit with over 25 years of experience partnering with smallholder farmers to adopt regenerative practices that nourish people and the planet.

Highest-Rated Funeral Home In Texas

Green Cremation Texas

5.0

Based on 361 reviews

Green Cremation Texas

5.0

m k

1694803971

Marlaena and Green Cremation were thorough and professional on all levels. Marlaena took care of every detail and helped guide me through any of the steps I needed to do. Her communication was timely and complete to any question I had. I very much appreciate Marlaena's compassion during a very difficult time. I am very glad to have worked with her and Cremation.Green.

Monica F.

1694745707

I would like to thank Marlaena for being so patience and helpful during this unexpected, frustrating moment. I will never forget how easy, and accommodating you were at the viewing.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Monica Hillery

Beth W.

1694662769

Green Cremation made the difficult process of arranging my sister’s cremation as seamless as possible. Marleana is truly exceptional. She explained everything well and kept us updated throughout. Marleana’s compassion, kindness, and patience during our time of loss made a difficult time a little easier. We will always be grateful for the respectful service provided by Green Cremation.

che C.

1694613867

Alicia M.

1694555726

Awesome support and help through a very difficult time. I am out I state and they made a very hard situation very seamless. I would highly recommend

Tom and J.

1694550940

The staff was amazingly kind quick and efficient I had no troubles understanding the process and it put me at ease for the efficiency of this company I would highly recommend green cremation if you want something that's less stressful but yet thoughtful for your cremation choices

Manuel F.

1694549023

Marlena was very professional. However, I got asked if I wanted to see my loved one one last time I answered yes of course only to find out the cost was 1895.00 for 15 minutes. Hit me like a slap in the face. Im grieving and all they care about is money… But thats how it is. I only gave the 3 stars because Marlena was very professional like I said.

David C.

1694544823

We've worked with these folks twice in the last 4 years, and they are considerate, clear, and skillful. Highly recommended

Robert J.

1690316386

During this traumatic time it's hard to think clearly. Thank you to Marlaena and her team for meeting all our needs! Thank you for your patience, expertise, and above all compassion! I lucked out and found this place online. I would never use anyone else. I highly recommend Green Cremation to meet your needs caring for your loved one!

L R P.

1688168362

I wish I could give Marlaena and Green Cremation a million stars. She made a terrible life situation more easily navigable. From start to finish, the process was explained. The ability to conduct the bulk of the process online but always have her available to answer questions via text or on the phone was so comforting. The person who picked up our loved one was so gentle and loving with both the family members and our loved one. Unfortunately in my life I've had to use a number of funeral and cremation services. This by far was the best, easiest, and affordable as well. Green Cremation exceeded our family's expectations and honored our loved one. Thank you again for everything.

L R.

1688142810

Marlaena and Green Cremation made a terrible life situation easy to manage. The representative that took our loved one from the hospital to their facilities...

Sunny D.

1686681631

In a sad time The Green Cremations and Marlena took care of everything and was efficient,and professional as well as easy to approach with my questions and always was there and comforting.

Holly M.

1686606343

We are so grateful for the kind and sensitive services we received when Green Cremation assisted us with the awful experience of losing our son. Marlena and her team are truly meant to be doing what they do. They guided us through this terrible time as beautifully as anyone could and we highly recommend them especially to those like us out of town.

M L

1686254174

Ashley T.

1684439532

Marlaena was absolutely fantastic. She went out of her way and pulled some strings to bring my momma home as fast as possible and I will never forget her kindness. After we initially decided I’d have to look elsewhere, somewhere closer, and after I’d already contacted other options- she reached out to me and made it happen faster (and cheaper!) than even the closest places. Absolutely phenomenal service. I will never forget her name. Thank you. Marlaena!

Jacob M.

1684366749

Compassionate and affordable cremations, staff really cares about families. Marlaena Gonzalez did an amazing job.

Google U.

1684246104

Caring staff, any questions are always answered quickly and I appreciated being able to text the funeral director and do everything online. And the price was very affordable.

Agustin A.

1684241886

Very professional and accommodating. Made my experience seamless. Collecting my Mothers ashes felt more personal rather than business transaction.

Jacob M.

1684222592

Compassionate and affordable cremations, staff really cares about families. Marlaena Gonzalez did an amazing job.

Brooke B.

1684192205

Jim H.

1684183300

Cremation Green was extremely easy to work with, thorough, and efficient. They were very accommodating on a special request as well.Everything was handled via the phone and web. I didn’t have a need for any face-to-face interactions until I picked-up my son’s ashes. Marlena was great to work with throughout the entire process.

Rose R.

1680985210

My experience with Green Cremation was excellent. Marlena answered the phone every time I called, and was always patient and helpful. Highest recommendation.

Terry G.

1680808285

No one ever wants to use a funeral service twice in a 9 month period but that is exactly what I had to do. Green Cremation made the experience bearable from start to finish.

rebecca C.

1678316133

Sarah E.

1677950153

Very kind and compassionate. Also very affordable when there's no life insurance to help. Thank you so much for taking good care of my father 💞

Tamara W.

1677836896

mtprtr P.

1677762487

I found GC to be efficient and thoughtful. Curbside delivery to boot!Thanks Marlaena. Highest recommendation!

Sheena H.

1676402884

Marlaena went above and beyond to make a difficult time as easy as possible for my family. She was a wealth of knowledge, patient, and kind through the process and I am glad I chose Green Cremation.

Laura G.

1676401999

Green Cremation Texas was very helpful and pleasant to work with from start to finish. I was present for the pickup of my loved one and conversed with the office multiple times throughout the process. I could not have asked for better care, assistance, and/or guidance during such a time as this. Thank you Green Cremation Texas!

Phay A.

1646552160

During a very difficult time for my family and me. My experience with Green Cremation Texas, was very pleasurable. Ms. Marlaena Gonzales was comforting...

Corey M.

1640869366

What's to say that hasn't already been said about this company. Not only did they have the very best rate for services rendered, but Marlaena was the most...

Gari R.

1639941758

Green Cremation Texas took care of my mother’s cremation, and I would highly recommend their service. The person I was in contact with, Marleana Gonzales, explained all the details I needed in a calm and caring manner. She made a hard situation much easier to deal with.

Sean Matthew L.

1639403566

As with all of the other reviews here, no one wants to be writing this review. We had a family member pass this month and the team at Green Cremation of...

Butch E.

1620359256

Butch E.

1620359180

Dan F.

1618950080

Recently our family experienced a death and we contacted Green Cremation Texas, the Pflugerville branch. Eric was our point of contact. He was the consummate professional. Everything, including full costs, were disclosed on the front end. All arrangements were easy to make and they did exactly what they said they would do when they said they would do it. There was not a single burp anywhere in the process.Our family had a lot to deal with and it was great that the cremation, death certificate, obtaining the ashes, etc were all so easy to do via Greens. Eric did a superb job and I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs their services. Their pricing is quite reasonable and their service and caring attitude can't be beat.

Cristina C.

1614149932

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.

1603181936

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.

1601102998

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.

1597649352

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.

1595776396

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...

Michele M.

1593898733

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!

Pinky R.

1593299969

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.

HueRTaCuLTuRe C.

1591849623

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.

1591842539

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.

Tammy D.

1591413261

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.

Nani U.

1583084007

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.

1582339898

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.

1581893496

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.

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Mel C.

1581864351

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

1581738086

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!!

Sally N.

1580035953

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.

1579623263

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.

1576732501

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.

1570198180

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

Lynn S.

1568008569

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.

1561380084

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.

1561377263

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...

Michele Allen M.

1555946678

Melissa is an amazing educator and advocate for green burial.

Hillary L.

1549495663

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!!

Google Rating

5.0

Based on 11 reviews

Green Cremation Texas

5.0

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Google Rating

4.9

Based on 322 reviews

Green Cremation Texas

4.9

1694803971

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1694662769

1694613867

1694555726

Awesome support and help through a very difficult time. I am out I state and they made a very hard situation very seamless. I would highly recommend

Tom and J.

1694550940

Manuel F.

1694549023

David C.

1694544823

We've worked with these folks twice in the last 4 years, and they are considerate, clear, and skillful. Highly recommended

Sunny D.

1686681631

In a sad time The Green Cremations and Marlena took care of everything and was efficient,and professional as well as easy to approach with my questions and always was there and comforting.

1686606343

1686254174

1684439532

1684366749

Compassionate and affordable cremations, staff really cares about families. Marlaena Gonzalez did an amazing job.

Google U.

1684246104

Caring staff, any questions are always answered quickly and I appreciated being able to text the funeral director and do everything online. And the price was very affordable.

Agustin A.

1684241886

Very professional and accommodating. Made my experience seamless. Collecting my Mothers ashes felt more personal rather than business transaction.

Brooke B.

1684192205

Jim H.

1684183300

Rose R.

1680985210

My experience with Green Cremation was excellent. Marlena answered the phone every time I called, and was always patient and helpful. Highest recommendation.

Terry G.

1680808285

No one ever wants to use a funeral service twice in a 9 month period but that is exactly what I had to do. Green Cremation made the experience bearable from start to finish.

rebecca C.

1678316133

Sarah E.

1677950153

Very kind and compassionate. Also very affordable when there's no life insurance to help. Thank you so much for taking good care of my father 💞

Tamara W.

1677836896

mtprtr P.

1677762487

I found GC to be efficient and thoughtful. Curbside delivery to boot!Thanks Marlaena. Highest recommendation!

Sheena H.

1676402884

Marlaena went above and beyond to make a difficult time as easy as possible for my family. She was a wealth of knowledge, patient, and kind through the process and I am glad I chose Green Cremation.

Laura G.

1676401999

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Google Rating

5.0

Based on 3 reviews

Facebook Rating

5.0

Based on 6 reviews

Green Cremation Texas

5.0

1591842539

1581893496

1579623263

1570198180

1555946678

Melissa is an amazing educator and advocate for green burial.

Hillary L.

1549495663

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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Yelp Rating

5.0

Based on 19 reviews

Cremation Green - Austin Funeral Home

5.0

L R.

1688142810

Marlaena and Green Cremation made a terrible life situation easy to manage. The representative that took our loved one from the hospital to their facilities...

Jacob M.

1684222592

Compassionate and affordable cremations, staff really cares about families. Marlaena Gonzalez did an amazing job.

Phay A.

1646552160

During a very difficult time for my family and me. My experience with Green Cremation Texas, was very pleasurable. Ms. Marlaena Gonzales was comforting...

Corey M.

1640869366

What's to say that hasn't already been said about this company. Not only did they have the very best rate for services rendered, but Marlaena was the most...

Sean Matthew L.

1639403566

As with all of the other reviews here, no one wants to be writing this review. We had a family member pass this month and the team at Green Cremation of...

Cristina C.

1614149932

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.

1603181936

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.

1601102998

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.

1597649352

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.

1595776396

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.

1581864351

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.

1580035953

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.

1576732501

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.

1568008569

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.

1561380084

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.

1561377263

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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