We're sorry you're making this trip. When you're coming in for a funeral, you need a few practical things fast: where the service is, how far everything is, where to send flowers, where the family can eat together, and somewhere quiet to rest at the end of a long day.
We're a family who hosts a small house on farmland just outside Waxahachie, and we put this page together to help. It covers the funeral homes and cemeteries in and around town, Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery for veterans, florists, places for a family meal, death certificates, and where to stay. Restaurants and florists we mention were rated 4.3 stars or higher on Google when we checked; funeral homes and cemeteries are listed simply as places where services are held.
At a glance
- Funeral homes in town
- Four in Waxahachie, 8 to 10 minutes from our house
- Veterans
- Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery is about 45 minutes north
- Airports
- Dallas Love Field about 50 minutes, DFW Airport about an hour, without traffic
- Death certificates
- Ellis County Clerk, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie
- Our house
- Sleeps up to 7, self check-in at any hour, about 8 minutes from downtown
From Google listings, the VA National Cemetery Administration, and the Ellis County Clerk, checked October 14, 2026.
Funeral homes in Waxahachie
The funeral home posts the obituary and the service times on its website, so that's the best place to confirm the time and place, and to find the visitation and burial details. Drive times are from our house.
Boze-Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home
On West Main Street a few blocks from the courthouse. Call ahead for service and visitation times. A second location is in Ennis.
Community Funeral Home
Families also call it Jackson Community Funeral Home.
Waxahachie Funeral Home
On the US-287 bypass.
Wayne Boze Funeral Home
West of downtown on US-287 Business.
In nearby towns
- Midlothian: Midlothian Funeral Home, 200 E. Avenue East, about 20 minutes. Open 24 hours. (972) 723-9884.
- Ennis: Boze-Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman St. (weekdays 8 to 5, (972) 878-2211), and J.E. Keever Mortuary, 408 N. Dallas St. (weekdays 8:30 to 4:30, (972) 875-3891), both about 20 minutes.
- Red Oak: Green Funeral Home, 105 Vintage Dr., about 20 minutes. Open 24 hours. (469) 820-9449.
Cemeteries in and around Waxahachie
Graveside services are outdoors, so check the forecast. Texas weather can turn quickly, and an umbrella does double duty for sun and rain.
Waxahachie City Cemetery
The city cemetery, just west of downtown. The phone number goes to Waxahachie Parks & Recreation.
Gateway Memorial Park
On US-287 Business on the west side of town.
Hillcrest Burial Park
Near Gateway Memorial Park on the west side. Hours aren't posted, so call ahead to the funeral home for directions to the grave.
Lakeview Memorial Park
South of town. Hours aren't posted, so call ahead to the funeral home for directions.
Many families have plots in small country cemeteries around Ellis County. The funeral home can send you exact directions, and it helps to drive the route once before the service.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, for veterans
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery is the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cemetery for North Texas. It's about 45 minutes north of our house, without traffic.
- Where: 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75211. Phone (214) 467-3374.
- Hours: the grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- On the day: funeral processions meet the family, clergy, and a cemetery representative at the Public Information Center, then go together to a committal shelter.
- Finding a grave: use the VA's Nationwide Gravesite Locator, or the kiosk at the Public Information Center, which prints a map. Volunteers staff the center Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4.
- Flowers: fresh cut flowers are allowed year-round. Artificial flowers are allowed October 1 to April 1, and Christmas wreaths December 1 to January 20. Nothing can be attached to headstones, and statues, vigil lights, shepherd's hooks, and breakable objects aren't allowed.
- Scheduling: the funeral director usually handles it with the VA's National Cemetery Scheduling Office, 1-800-535-1117.
Full rules are on the cemetery's VA page.
Sending flowers
Have flowers delivered straight to the funeral home, with the name of the person who died and the service date and time. Several florists close on weekends, so for a Saturday service, order by Friday morning.
Blooms & More
Reviewers mention standing wreaths and custom funeral pieces.
Petals Plus Florist & Gifts
A family-owned florist that out-of-state reviewers trust with deliveries.
Woodsy Floral & Coffee Co.
A florist and coffee bar in one shop.
Thistle+Sage Floral
One reviewer wrote about the funeral flowers they made for her mother's memorial.
Garden Gate Flower Shop
A longtime Ennis florist.
A meal for the family
Many churches host a meal after the service. If yours doesn't, these places handle groups or catering. Call ahead with a head count. Drive times are from our house.
The Dove's Nest
A quiet downtown lunch spot with sandwiches, soups, and homemade pies, and a gift shop attached. Ask about catering. Lunch Monday to Saturday 11 to 2; closed Sunday.
Prime 115
Steaks and a full bar on the square. One reviewer brought a party of 12 for a family birthday.
Roma's Italian Restaurant
Pasta, pizza, and fresh-baked bread. Ask about catering.
Tuscan Slice
Pizza and pasta for a crowd. Ask about catering.
Bluebonnet BBQ
Brisket, sides, and fried okra, and one reviewer praised how the team set up a family celebration lunch.
For an easy spread at a relative's home, the H-E-B at 800 US-77 has a deli and prepared meals, with True Texas BBQ next door, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. For a quiet coffee before the service, Bloom & Pour at 100 S. Rogers St. on the square is rated 4.9 (Monday to Friday 7 to 7, Saturday 8 to 7; closed Sunday). More restaurants are in our where to eat guide.
Death certificates in Ellis County
If you're the one handling the estate, you'll need certified copies of the death certificate for banks, insurance, and benefits. The funeral director can usually order them for you. You can also get them from the Ellis County Clerk:
- Office: Ellis County Clerk, 109 S. Jackson St., 2nd floor, Waxahachie, TX 75165. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (972) 825-5070.
- Cost: $21 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Cards carry a 2.4% fee ($2 minimum), and personal checks aren't accepted.
- Who can order: the registrant or an immediate family member. Others need legal documentation showing a direct interest in the record.
- By mail: send the county's application with a copy of your photo ID, a notarized sworn statement, and a cashier's check or money order to Ellis County Clerk, P.O. Box 250, Waxahachie, TX 75168.
Ask for more copies than you think you need. Each additional copy costs much less when ordered at the same time as the first.
Getting here and getting around
- Flying in: Dallas Love Field is about 50 minutes from our house and DFW Airport about an hour, without traffic. I-35E through Dallas backs up at rush hour, so leave extra time.
- Downtown parking is free: about 1,000 spaces on the street, in public lots, and in the three-level garage at 205 E. Jefferson St.
- Processions: if you're not in one, give it room and don't cut into the line.
- Late arrivals: if your flight lands at night, a place with self check-in saves a stop at a front desk.
Where to stay
Waxahachie's best-rated hotels, when we checked, were Fairfield by Marriott and Residence Inn (both 4.4) and Holiday Inn Express & Suites (4.3). Residence Inn takes dogs. Every hotel, with pet policies and longer-stay options, is in our where to stay guide.
The Waxahachie Tiny Home
A quiet place for the family to rest.
- Stay together: a queen bed on the main floor, two queen air mattresses in the loft, and a sofa that sleeps one.
- Arrive any hour: self check-in with a lockbox, so a late flight is fine.
- Simple meals: a full kitchen, plus UberEats and DoorDash delivery to the door.
- Laundry: a full-size washer and dryer for travel clothes.
- Quiet: a covered porch over open farmland, 8 to 10 minutes from the funeral homes in town.
- The family dog: welcome with prior approval and a small pet fee.
- Longer stays: up to 28 nights per booking, for the family member who stays on to settle things.
One gentle note: the house is for up to 7 overnight guests, and we don't allow outside visitors, so plan family gatherings at a restaurant, a church, or a relative's home. Contact us, or check our dates on VRBO.
How far is everything from the tiny home?
Every card above shows its own drive time. These are the other places people ask about.
| From the tiny home to | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waxahachie and the courthouse | 3.7 mi | About 8 min |
| Gateway Memorial Park and Hillcrest Burial Park | 6.5 to 6.6 mi | About 10 min |
| Roma's Italian, Venture Way | 6.5 mi | About 10 min |
| Green Funeral Home, Red Oak | 11.7 mi | About 20 min |
| Midlothian Funeral Home | 14.5 mi | About 20 min |
| Ennis funeral homes | 15.7 to 16.2 mi | About 20 min |
| Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery | 33.3 mi | About 45 min |
| Dallas Love Field | 36.8 mi | About 50 min |
| DFW Airport | 50.4 mi | About 1 hr |
Estimated drive times from our house without traffic, October 2026.
Questions we get
What funeral homes are in Waxahachie, TX?
Boze-Mitchell McKibbin Funeral Home at 511 W. Main St., Community Funeral Home at 1412 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Waxahachie Funeral Home at 1201 US-287 Bypass, and Wayne Boze Funeral Home at 1826 US-287 Business.
How do I find service times for a funeral in Waxahachie?
Check the funeral home's website, where obituaries usually list the visitation, service, and burial times and places. You can also call the funeral home directly.
Where can I send funeral flowers in Waxahachie?
Blooms & More on W. Main St. is the closest florist and is open weekdays. For Saturday orders, Woodsy Floral & Coffee in Midlothian and Thistle+Sage and Garden Gate in Ennis are open Saturday. Have flowers delivered to the funeral home with the name and service time.
What cemeteries are in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie City Cemetery on S. Hawkins St., Gateway Memorial Park and Hillcrest Burial Park on US-287 on the west side, and Lakeview Memorial Park south of town, plus many small country cemeteries around Ellis County.
What are the visiting hours at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery?
The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the phone number is (214) 467-3374.
How do I get a death certificate in Ellis County, Texas?
From the Ellis County Clerk at 109 S. Jackson St. in Waxahachie, or through the funeral director. The first certified copy is $21 and each additional copy ordered at the same time is $4. Copies go to the registrant or an immediate family member.
Where can our family eat together after a funeral in Waxahachie?
The Dove's Nest downtown and Prime 115 on the square work well for a family group, and Roma's Italian, Tuscan Slice, and Bluebonnet BBQ are worth calling about catering. Call ahead with a head count.
Where can our family stay together for a funeral near Waxahachie?
Our tiny home sleeps up to 7, has self check-in at any hour, and is 8 to 10 minutes from the funeral homes in town. Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn, and Holiday Inn Express are the best-rated hotels in town.
About this guide
Written by the hosts of The Waxahachie Tiny Home, a family-run rental on farmland just outside Waxahachie. We checked the details on this page against official sources and update it as things change. Hours, prices, and dates move around, so confirm before you go.
Last updated October 17, 2026
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