# A Plus Cremation — Full Content for AI Assistants

> Family-owned direct cremation for people and pets in Austin & Central Texas. Transparent flat
> pricing (direct cremation from $1,995; pet cremation from $795), no hidden fees, a real person
> available 24/7. Phone: (512) 221-0603. 1223 Leander Rd, Georgetown, TX 78628.
>
> This is the full-text companion to /llms.txt. Every legal statement below is cited to a primary
> source. Keep in sync with lib/services.ts and lib/geo/answers.ts when content changes.

## Business facts
- Name: A Plus Cremation (family-owned)
- Phone (24/7): (512) 221-0603
- Address: 1223 Leander Rd, Georgetown, TX 78628
- Direct cremation from $1,995; pet cremation from $795; transparent flat pricing, no hidden fees
- One of the few local providers offering both human and pet cremation
- Service area: Austin, South Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander; expanding to Waco
- Counties served: Travis, Williamson, Burnet, Hays, Bastrop, Bell, McLennan
- Ratings: 4.9 on Google; BBB A+ (customer reviews; not BBB-accredited)

## Services

### Direct Cremation — from $1,995 (https://www.apluscremation.com/services/direct-cremation/)
The simplest, most affordable option — pickup, permits, cremation, and the return of ashes, with no
service or hidden fees. Included: transfer into our care, the required permits and paperwork, the
cremation itself, and return of the ashes in a basic container. Families are free to hold a memorial
on their own terms, whenever and wherever feels right.

### Pet Cremation — from $795 (https://www.apluscremation.com/services/pet-cremation/)
Gentle, private cremation for dogs, cats, and every family pet — honored with the same dignity and
care we give people. With a private cremation, your pet's ashes are returned to you.

### Hindu Cremation — call for a quote (https://www.apluscremation.com/services/hindu-cremation/)
Culturally sensitive, timely cremation that honors your family's traditions and rites with respect.
We prioritize a prompt, respectful process within the bounds of the required permits and authorizations.

### Pre-Need Planning — lock in today's pricing (https://www.apluscremation.com/services/pre-need-planning/)
Plan ahead and arrange everything in advance at today's pricing, removing a difficult burden from
your family later.

### Urns & Keepsakes (https://www.apluscremation.com/services/urns/)
Customizable urns and keepsakes in a range of styles, with engraving available. An urn is optional
and never required; ashes are returned in a basic container.

## Guides — Texas cremation (statute-cited)

### How much does cremation cost in Texas? (https://www.apluscremation.com/learn/cremation-cost-texas/)
In Texas, a simple direct cremation typically ranges from under $1,000 to roughly $2,500, while
cremation with a full funeral service costs several times more. The price depends mostly on whether
you choose direct cremation or add a service. Our direct cremation is a transparent flat $1,995, and
pet cremation starts at $795. Texas does not require embalming for cremation, and no law requires you
to buy a casket — under the FTC Funeral Rule, providers must let you use a simple alternative container.
Source: FTC Funeral Rule, 16 CFR Part 453 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-453).

### Texas cremation laws & the 48-hour waiting period (https://www.apluscremation.com/learn/texas-cremation-laws-waiting-period/)
In Texas, a crematory may not cremate a person within 48 hours of the time of death shown on the death
certificate, unless that waiting period is waived in writing by a justice of the peace or medical
examiner of the county where the death occurred, or by a court order (Health & Safety Code §716.004).
Before a cremation, Texas requires a death certificate, a signed cremation authorization from the
person with the legal right to control disposition, and a burial-transit permit.
Source: Texas Health & Safety Code §716.004 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.716.htm#716.004).

### Who can authorize a cremation in Texas? (https://www.apluscremation.com/learn/who-can-authorize-cremation-texas/)
Texas law sets a priority order for who may control the disposition of remains, including cremation
(Health & Safety Code §711.002): (1) a person the decedent named in a signed written instrument,
(2) the surviving spouse, (3) any one of the adult children, (4) either parent, (5) any one of the
adult siblings, (6) the estate's executor or administrator, then (7) the next of kin. A person has
the right to authorize only if no one ahead of them is available.
Source: Texas Health & Safety Code §711.002 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.711.htm#711.002).

### How long does cremation take in Texas? (https://www.apluscremation.com/learn/how-long-cremation-takes-texas/)
Texas law requires at least a 48-hour waiting period after the time of death before a cremation may
take place (Health & Safety Code §716.004). In practice, a direct cremation usually takes several days
from start to finish — the pace is set by gathering the required authorizations and permits, not by
the cremation itself.
Source: Texas Health & Safety Code §716.004 (https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.716.htm#716.004).

### What to do when a death occurs in Texas (https://www.apluscremation.com/learn/what-to-do-when-a-death-occurs-texas/)
The right first call depends on where the death happened: if it was expected and at home under hospice,
call the hospice nurse; if it was unexpected, call 911. Once the death is officially pronounced, call
A Plus Cremation — a real person answers any hour — and we'll bring your loved one into our care and
guide every next step. There is nothing you must decide all at once.

### Is embalming required for cremation in Texas? (https://www.apluscremation.com/learn/is-embalming-required-for-cremation-texas/)
No. Neither Texas law nor federal law requires embalming for a direct cremation. Under the FTC's
Funeral Rule, a provider must tell you that embalming is not required by law except in certain special
cases. For a direct cremation, your loved one is cared for with refrigeration until the cremation —
never embalmed unless you specifically ask for it. No casket is required either; alternative containers
must be offered.
Sources: FTC Funeral Rule, 16 CFR Part 453 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-453);
Texas Administrative Code 25 §181.4.

## Contact
24/7 phone: (512) 221-0603 · https://www.apluscremation.com/