Funeral provider · San Angelo, TX

West Texas Cremation

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West Texas Cremation is a cremation-focused funeral service provider in San Angelo, Texas, established to serve the Concho Valley. Led by Licensed Funeral Director and Crematory Operator Gary Shaffer, the firm specializes in direct cremation and personalized memorial planning, with services beginning at $1,685.

Independent, family-owned

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Starting price: $1,685
Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1977

About West Texas Cremation

West Texas Cremation was founded with the goal of serving families of the Concho Valley with cremation options suited to their needs and budget. The firm is led by Gary Shaffer, a Licensed Funeral Director and Crematory Operator who began his funeral service career in Big Spring, Texas, attended Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, and purchased the Newby Funeral Homes in Bronte and Robert Lee in 1977. Shaffer served as President of the Texas Funeral Directors Association in 2005 and spent over 20 years helping co-author and pass Texas's current cremation law, which became a model for other states. The practice focuses exclusively on cremation services and offers both traditional cremation arrangements and simple online planning options.

West Texas Cremation prices

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Service prices
Direct Cremation	$1,685

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West Texas Cremation packages

Direct Cremation

$1,685

Starting price; may increase depending on family choices

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Gary Shaffer
Licensed Funeral Director and Crematory Operator
Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science graduate; former President, Texas Funeral Directors Association (2005)
Began funeral service career in Big Spring, Texas while attending Howard College. Attended Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science. Worked at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, Texas for approximately five years before purchasing the Newby Funeral Homes in Bronte and Robert Lee in 1977. Served on the Board of Directors for the West Texas Region of the Texas Funeral Directors Association, then at State level as elected State President in 2005. Served on numerous committees and chaired the State Legislative Committee multiple times. Over the past 20+ years, helped co-author and pass the current State Law for cremation, which now serves as a model for other states.

Facilities

On-site crematory

Payment & financing

Financing
Pre-need trust

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Texas cremations
Veterans cremation services
Cremation pre-planning
Online cremation arrangements

Where is West Texas Cremation?

1939 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, 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

West Texas Cremation reviews

Updated July 2026

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Rating from Google · updated July 2026

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What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to West Texas Cremation: 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
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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

How much does direct cremation cost at West Texas Cremation?

West Texas Cremation lists direct cremation at $1,685. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does West Texas Cremation offer?

West Texas Cremation offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is West Texas Cremation located?

West Texas Cremation is located at 1939 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, TX. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will West Texas Cremation 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.