He took an enormous load off us during an extremely stressful time; our needs became his focus.

We’re here to help.

At Waldman Funeral Care, we believe that part of handling the details includes steering you to the right resources. From traditional practices to flowers, from catering to after-death counseling, we present this list of helpful resources.

Flowers

• Flowers Etc. by Georgia – 713-524-3989

Catering

• Houston Catering Concepts – 832-894-0934
• Kenny and Ziggy’s – 713-871-8883
• Epicurean Catering Company – 713-783-8203, ext 8

Moving/Packing

• Caring Transitions – 713-966-6767,  Digital_Tri_Fold_Brochure
• Pack-n-Send – 713-266-1450

Monuments

• Gaitz Memorials – 713-984-2010
• Stepping Stone Monuments – 281-867-9333

 Benefits

• Social Security – 1-800-772-1213
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – 1-800-827-1000

Counseling

• Methodist Hospital Research Institute \ The Institute of Spirituality and Health – “Tools to move through Bereavement”, Tuesdays 11am – 1pm, 8100 Greenbriar, Suite 220, Houston 77054 – 713-797-0600
• Jewish Family Service  – 713-667-9336,  Support for Those Who Have Experienced a Loss from Death by Suicide
• Red Bird Center – 713-621-2700
• Bo’s Place – 713-942-8339

Bereavement groups are available at many local congregations

Helpful reading

• When Bad Things Happen to Good People (Harold Kushner)
• A Time to Mourn, A Time to Comfort (Dr. Ron Wolfson; foreword by Rabbi David Wolpe)
• Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart (Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.)
• Center for Loss & Life Transition

For more information regarding prepaid funerals and consumer rights and protections under Texas state law, visit www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov.

For additional consumer protection information, contact the Texas Funeral Service Commission at www.tfsc.state.tx.us.