Funeral home · San Benito, TX

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home

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Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home located in San Benito, Texas, with roots tracing back nearly a century. The home offers traditional funeral services, cremation, personalization options, and veterans services, guided by the principle that family wishes are the primary consideration in arranging meaningful tributes.

Independent, family-owned

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home, San Benito

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned

About Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home was established by the Ashcraft family and has operated for nearly a century. The funeral home's philosophy centers on honoring each family's wishes and providing custom personalization selections. The current operation traces its lineage through three generations of funeral directors—beginning with the great-grandfather's original vision, continuing through the grandfather and uncle Buck Ashcraft, and now managed by Jim Pitts, who has over 40 years of experience in the funeral business. The home offers a variety of services including traditional funerals, cremation, and veterans services, with a dedicated staff of licensed professionals committed to maintaining the high standards established by the family tradition.

Typical cremation prices in San Benito

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in San Benito typically charge:

Low

$1,395

Typical

$1,395

High

$1,395

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Buck Ashcraft San Benito 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

Jim Pitts
Funeral Director
Graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services (1978)
Born in Harlingen, Texas, Jim attended West Texas State University and began his funeral career in 1976 working for his grandfather at Kreidler-Ashcraft Funeral Home. He has over 40 years of experience in the funeral business and is dedicated to continuing the family tradition started nearly a century ago. Jim is married to Laurie Ann Whitley Pitts and has two daughters and one son. He attends First United Methodist Church in Harlingen and is a member of the Harlingen Rotary Club and Boys and Girls Club Board. He enjoys golf, hunting, and spending time with his family.
Susie
Data Entry and Memorial Specialist
Certification as Data Entry Specialist from Vanguard Institute of Technology
Susie is a long-time resident of the Harlingen area who graduated from Harlingen High School with honors in 1993. She began her career in the funeral business in 1994 and joined Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in 2005. She is responsible for data entry and creates customized print memorial keepsakes and Hollywood-style tribute videos. Susie is active in her local church serving on the finance committee and as a children's Sunday school teacher. She enjoys reading, movies, jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with family.
Nancy
Pre-Need Coordinator
Nancy was born and raised in San Benito, Texas. She attended Austin Community College and the University of Texas at Brownsville. She began working in the funeral business in 1996 as a Family Service Supervisor at a local cemetery and later as Market Center Manager with a national pre-need company. She joined Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home in 2006 as an ambassador and then as pre-need coordinator, bringing over 30 years of experience in the business. Nancy is a member of Abundant Life Assembly of God Church and has one son, David Eric Garcia, a grandson Dallas Eli Garcia, and a daughter-in-law Yvette Garza-Garcia.

Payment & financing

Pre-need trust

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Veterans services
Cremation services
Personalization services
Digital streaming of services
Memorial keepsakes and tribute videos

Where is Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home?

1400 77 BUS, San Benito, 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

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home reviews

Updated July 2026

4.7

138 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.7 from 138 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Buck Ashcraft San Benito 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 Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home offer?

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home offers funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home located?

Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home is located at 1400 77 BUS, San Benito, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Buck Ashcraft San Benito 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.