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Charles W Smith Funeral Home

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Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Homes operates four locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area (Sachse, McKinney, Lavon, and Princeton), offering burial services, cremation, pre-planning, and memorial services. The family-owned business has been in operation since 1963 and is operated by owner Charles W. Smith, a funeral director with extensive industry experience including involvement in disaster relief after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.

Independent, family-owned
Ownership
Independent, family-owned
Established
1963

About Charles W Smith Funeral Home

Charles W. Smith is a devoted funeral home owner and director whose passion for excellence began in 1963 working with his father-in-law, Bill Spurlock. He currently owns four funeral homes in the DFW Metroplex area. His industry leadership abilities were recognized through his involvement in the aftermath of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murray building. In December 1977, Charles and his father Floyd Smith opened Pet Rest Memorial Park and Crematory in Sachse, Texas, which for many years was the only pet cemetery in Dallas County with over 22,000 pets interred. The funeral home is family-owned and operated, with a team sensitive to the needs of the communities it serves. The staff emphasizes understanding the importance of having a comforting and respectful environment where families can celebrate the lives of their loved ones with dignity and respect, recognizing that all families are unique with personal requests, customs, and traditions.

Typical burial prices in Forney

Charles W Smith Funeral Home doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Forney typically charge:

Low
$3,185
Typical
$3,185
High
$3,185

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Charles W Smith 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.

Charles W Smith Funeral Home packages

Pre-Planning

Service offered; specific packages and pricing not detailed on website

Traditional Funerals

Service offered; specific packages and pricing not detailed on website

Graveside Ceremonies

Service offered; specific packages and pricing not detailed on website

Memorial Services

Service offered; specific packages and pricing not detailed on website

Basic Cremation

Service offered; specific packages and pricing not detailed on website

Full-Service Cremation

Service offered; specific packages and pricing not detailed on website

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

  • Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

  • Charles W. Smith

    Owner and Funeral Director/Embalmer

    Devoted and experienced funeral home owner and director. His passion for excellence started in 1963 while working with his father-in-law, Bill Spurlock. He currently owns four funeral homes in the DFW Metroplex area. His industry leadership abilities were used with his involvement in the aftermath of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing of the Alfred P. Murray building. Charles and his father Floyd Smith opened Pet Rest Memorial Park and Crematory in December 1977 in Sachse, Texas.

  • Mike Felix

    Manager and Funeral Director

    2016 graduate of the Amarillo College of Mortuary Science

    Fort Worth, Texas native, married for over 40 years with two daughters, one son and granddaughters. Former Mayor of Sachse, Texas, having served six terms with first election in May 2004. Served as a Sachse Councilman from 1992-2003.

  • Raini Day

    Funeral Director

    2023 graduate of Northeast Texas Community College Mortuary School

    Garland, Texas native who has been a resident of Sachse since 2007. Married for over 25 years to Doug with a son and a daughter. Brings over 20 years of office management and ministry experience.

  • Jo Nell Medcalf

    Office Administration

    Sachse native and has lived in the area all her life. Has one son, one daughter and one grandson. Brings extensive experience in office management and the insurance industry.

  • Reggie Saulters

    Funeral Director Assistant

    Native of Garland, Texas with 2 sons and 7 grandchildren. Retired from the Auto Sales Industry after 32 years. Has been a member of Family Cathedral Church in Forney for 14 years.

  • Max Bryan

    Staff

    United States Army Veteran

    Sherman, Texas native married since 1979 to his wife Linda. Has lived in the Dallas area since 1973. Brings funeral service experience with Charles W. Smith since 1997.

  • Joe Henderson

    Staff

    Bachelor of Science Degree from Abilene Christian University; United States Navy Veteran

    Native of Jacksonville, located in Cherokee County in East Texas. Single with one daughter and one grandchild.

  • Ruben Purcell

    Staff

    Married for 42 years to his wife Linda. Retired from Kraft Foods after 32 years. They have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

  • Cheyenne Ortiz

    Funeral Director/Embalmer

    2015 graduate of the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

    Understands the merit of building bonds of trust within the communities she serves. Enjoys quality time with her husband Andrew, their fur-babies, and 6 nieces.

  • Virginia Hankins

    Office Manager, Lavon

    Native of Garland, TX who has lived in Lavon for the past 18 years. Married to her husband Paul for 30 years with one daughter and two sons.

  • Andy Ortiz

    Manager and Funeral Director/Embalmer

    1999 graduate of the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science; member of the St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen, Texas

    Native of Odessa, Texas. Speaks Spanish (Se abla Espanol). Serves all families of all denominations with extensive background in Buddhist Services.

  • Makenzie Wagoner

    Funeral Director/Apprentice Embalmer

    Little Elm, Texas native who has lived in Amarillo, Texas before moving back to the area and settling in Plano, Texas. Has always had a passion for the funeral industry and wanted to work as a funeral director since childhood.

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

  • Catholic
  • Buddhist

Languages spoken

  • Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

  • Buddhist Services
  • Hispanic/Spanish-speaking services

Where is Charles W Smith Funeral Home?

2343 Lake Rd, Forney, TX

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Hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 4:00 PM

Charles W Smith Funeral Home reviews

Updated July 2026
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3 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026

5.0 from 3 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Charles W Smith 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 Charles W Smith Funeral Home offer?

Charles W Smith Funeral Home offers funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Charles W Smith Funeral Home located?

Charles W Smith Funeral Home is located at 2343 Lake Rd, Forney, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Charles W Smith 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.

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