Funeral home · The Colony, TX

Allen Family Funeral Options

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Allen Family Funeral Options is a family-owned funeral home in Plano, Texas, founded and operated by Rick and Melanie Allen. Both owners are licensed funeral directors and embalmers with backgrounds in the funeral industry, offering burial, cremation, and veterans services with a stated focus on personalized, compassionate service.

Independent, family-owned

Allen Family Funeral Options, The Colony

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned

About Allen Family Funeral Options

Allen Family Funeral Options was co-founded by Rick and Melanie Allen, a husband-and-wife team of licensed funeral directors and embalmers. Rick is a 30-year veteran of the funeral industry who previously served in executive roles at Pierce Chemicals/Royal Bond and Carriage Services, and co-founded Harvester Group Consulting. He is active in the Texas Funeral Directors Association and youth baseball in the Plano community. Melanie is a graduate of the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service who began her career at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home in Dallas, where she excelled as an arranging director and family service counselor before working in corporate roles and joining Rick to establish their funeral home in Plano. The funeral home promises a "Guarantee of Excellence" and states its commitment to providing caring, attentive, and professional service with a focus on making families feel in control of the process and offering meaningful, appropriate, and affordable options to honor their loved ones.

Typical funeral homes prices in The Colony

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

Low

$300

Typical

$4,825

High

$5,275

City-wide figures from 4 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

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Rick Allen
Co-founder, Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Graduated from Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science; licensed funeral director and embalmer
30-year veteran of the funeral industry. Previous experience includes Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pierce Chemicals/Royal Bond, Inc., Vice President of Corporate Development and Corporate Operations for Carriage Services, Inc., and co-founder of Harvester Group Consulting. Two-term member of the Legislative Committee and former Chair of the Media Relations Committee for the Texas Funeral Directors Association. Active in youth baseball through Plano Sports Authority.
Melanie Allen
Co-founder, Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service; licensed funeral director and embalmer
Began career as apprentice at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home in Highland Park/Park Cities area of Dallas. Selected as primary arranging director and held position of Family Service Counselor. Previously employed by Dr. Pepper/7Up, Inc. and Plano Independent School District before co-founding Allen Family Funeral Options.

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Veterans Services

Where is Allen Family Funeral Options?

2112 W Spring Creek Pkwy, The Colony, 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 funeral homes prices usually include

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

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule

Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does Allen Family Funeral Options offer?

Allen Family Funeral Options offers funeral homes, 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 2112 W Spring Creek Pkwy, The Colony, 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.