Funeral home · Texarkana, TX

Bates Family Funeral Home

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Bates Family Funeral Home is an independent funeral home in De Kalb, Texas, serving the De Kalb and surrounding areas. Founded and owned by Robert L. "Robby" Bates, a past president of the National Funeral Directors Association, the home offers personalized funeral services and preplanning options for families of all religions, cultures, and budgets.

Independent, family-owned NFDA member

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 2009

About Bates Family Funeral Home

Bates Family Funeral Home was opened in 2009 by Robert L. "Robby" Bates and his son Robb Bates in De Kalb, Texas. Robby is a Certified Funeral Service Professional and past president of the National Funeral Directors Association who has served in numerous leadership roles including as president of the Texas Funeral Directors Association and as an at-large representative and president on NFDA's Executive Board. Robb is the third-generation licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the Bates family and joined his father to establish the home after graduating from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 2004. The funeral home serves families with dignity, respect, and compassion, offering a variety of services tailored to different religions, cultures, and budgets.

Typical cremation prices in Texarkana

Bates Family Funeral Home doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Texarkana typically charge:

Low

$2,245

Typical

$2,295

High

$2,885

City-wide figures from 3 published prices — not Bates Family Funeral Home'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

Robert L. 'Robby' Bates
Owner
CFSP, CCO
Past president of the National Funeral Directors Association. Graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, with a BS from Stephen F. Austin University and BBA and MBA from East Texas State University-Texarkana. Long-time member of the Texas Funeral Directors Association, serving as president, and held various leadership positions with NFDA including president of the Executive Board.
Robb Bates
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Third-generation licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the Bates family. 1997 graduate of De Kalb High School. Graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 2004. Licensed with the Texas Dept of Insurance as a Pre-Need agent, member of the Texas Funeral Director's Association and the National Funeral Director's Association. Lives in De Kalb with his wife Amanda and their two children.
Angee Johnson
Staff
Born and raised in Benton, Arkansas, graduated from Central Arkansas Christian School in 1996. Attended the University of Central Arkansas. Over 15 years of experience with life insurance, worked for State Farm in New Boston, Texas from 2008 to 2015. Lives in Texarkana, Texas with her husband Ken and three children.
Michael Dukes
Staff
Courtney White
Staff
Janis Jackson
Staff

Where is Bates Family Funeral Home?

601 E Front St, Texarkana, TX

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Bates Family Funeral Home reviews

Updated July 2026

4.8

19 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.8 from 19 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Bates Family Funeral Home: 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 Bates Family Funeral Home offer?

Bates Family Funeral Home offers funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Bates Family Funeral Home located?

Bates Family Funeral Home is located at 601 E Front St, Texarkana, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Is Bates Family Funeral Home licensed and accredited?

Bates Family Funeral Home is a licensed funeral provider, with recognized industry memberships listed under “Good to know” above. You can always confirm a provider's current license with your state funeral board.

Will Bates Family Funeral Home 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.