Crotty Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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• Debra Crotty

  Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Graduated Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (1996)

  A resilient entrepreneur who began her career as a cosmetologist in 1984, then transitioned to funeral service. She worked at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas and served as General Manager for SCI/Dignity Memorial overseeing multiple locations before founding Crotty Funeral Home in 2011 with her daughter. A longtime foster parent who has adopted five children, Debra is committed to serving families with compassion and dignity.

• Jarrah Crotty Gaskins

  President, Co-Owner, Licensed Funeral Director

  Graduated Dallas Institute of Funeral Service (2010)

  Co-founder of Crotty Funeral Home alongside her mother. Serves as President of the South Central Texas Funeral Directors Association. Named Young Professional of the Year in Texas in 2020 and recognized by the Texas Funeral Service Association in 2022. Featured on the cover of National Funeral Director Magazine in 2018 as part of the only mother-daughter team in the United States to start their own funeral home. Known for creating meaningful, personalized tributes.

• Heather Petty

  Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Associate of Applied Science degree from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service

  A Belton, Texas native who dedicates herself to providing compassionate care to families. Mother to her son Wylder. Involved in all aspects of funeral service and creating heartfelt tributes.

• Tony Arline

  Funeral Service Staff, Veterans Liaison

  Retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty-two years of service, stationed across the United States, Asia, Germany, Korea, and serving four tours in Iraq. With Crotty Funeral Home for over five years. Contracted liaison with Ft. Hood Military Base. Currently attending school to become a funeral director. Father of three children and married to Katrina Arline, who is actively serving in the military.

• Cheyenne Schlitt

  Funeral Director Assistant

  Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies, Associate's degree in Office Management

  Supports funeral directors with permits and day-of operations. Brings background in human services and administrative support. Known for reliability and compassionate presence. Mother of three children.

• Ashlee Bullock

  Funeral Director Assistant

  Originally from Oklahoma, now lives in Belton, Texas with her husband and two boys. Brings over a decade of dedication to funeral service. Known for hardworking spirit, dependability, and genuine heart for others. Plays saxophone and maintains a small farm.

• Makinnzie

  Funeral Home Administrator, Financial Operations

  Over 8 years of experience in the funeral profession. Specializes in funeral home administration, financial operations, insurance coordination, and daily operations. Currently pursuing education in Criminal Justice.

• H.K. Ballard

  Chaplain/Minister

  Retired minister with almost fifty years of service in Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Retired from church ministry in December 2021. Lives in Temple with his wife, Jan.

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