Funeral home · Allen, TX

Allen Family Funeral Options

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Allen Family Funeral Options is a family-owned funeral home in Plano, Texas, serving the Allen area. Founded by Rick and Melanie Allen, both licensed funeral directors and embalmers with significant industry experience, the firm offers burial, cremation, and veterans services with a focus on personalized, affordable arrangements.

Independent, family-owned

Photo: Amparo Abeyta

Ownership: Independent, family-owned

About Allen Family Funeral Options

Allen Family Funeral Options was co-founded by Rick and Melanie Allen, both licensed funeral directors and embalmers. Rick is a 30-year veteran of the funeral industry with a background in corporate operations and consulting; Melanie previously worked at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home in the Dallas area before a career in other industries. Together they established the business in Plano, Texas, with a commitment to providing caring, attentive, and professional service. The firm emphasizes a "Guarantee of Excellence" and aims to make families feel in control of the planning process by presenting meaningful, appropriate, and affordable options.

Typical cremation prices in Allen

Allen Family Funeral Options doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Allen typically charge:

Low

$150

Typical

$895

High

$6,799

City-wide figures from 41 published prices — not Allen Family Funeral Options's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes
Prepaid funeral

Who you’ll work with

Rick Allen
Co-founder, Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Licensed funeral director and embalmer; graduate of Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science
30-year veteran of the funeral industry with experience as VP of Sales and Marketing for Pierce Chemicals/Royal Bond, Inc.; VP of Corporate Development and Operations for Carriage Services, Inc.; and co-founder of Harvester Group Consulting. Active in community service including youth baseball and the Texas Funeral Directors Association Legislative Committee.
Melanie Allen
Co-founder, Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Licensed funeral director and embalmer; graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Began her career as an apprentice at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas, where she served as a primary arranging director and Family Service Counselor. Previously employed by Dr. Pepper/7Up, Inc. and the Plano Independent School District before co-founding Allen Family Funeral Options.

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Veterans services

Where is Allen Family Funeral Options?

1501 E. Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX

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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

Allen Family Funeral Options reviews

Updated July 2026

4.7

106 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.7 from 106 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Allen Family Funeral Options: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
The cremation itself and crematory fee
A basic cremation container
Return of the ashes to the family
Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
An urn beyond the basic container
Certified copies of the death certificate
Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Frequently asked questions

What services does Allen Family Funeral Options offer?

Allen Family Funeral Options offers funeral homes, cremation and prepaid, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Allen Family Funeral Options located?

Allen Family Funeral Options is located at 1501 E. Exchange Pkwy, Allen, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Allen Family Funeral Options give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.