Leaving a Legacy of Love

Celebrating families for over 100 years, Dannel Funeral Home and Crematory is here to help you honor the legacy of your loved ones. A Texoma tradition, Dannel believes that funeral services should build cherished memories for family and friends.

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Funeral Services

Count on Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas for gentle direction and thoughtful advice in tailoring services to fit your family’s needs and budget. We’re here to help you with your difficult decisions.

We’ll walk with you.

We understand that the loss of a loved one is difficult. Comforting support and guidance from Dannel will make the process smoother for you and your family while you grieve.

How Do I Plan a Funeral?
Whether a death was somewhat expected or a complete shock, most of us feel consumed by grief and overwhelmed by the need to make the right decisions in a very short time. In an attempt to make it easier for you, we have provided a checklist of practical matters that require your consideration. The Dannel Funeral Home staff is standing by to assist you in the challenging days ahead.
What kind of services should I have?
There is no one right way to conduct funeral services. You have options for different types of funeral services that can offer a meaningful tribute to your loved one that will meet your family’s needs within your budget. Dannel Funeral Home staff will help you through the decisions required, helping you with choices that reflect the personality of your loved one, bringing comfort and healing.
Should I consider cremation?
More families are choosing Cremation for cost, convenience, environmental and also religious reasons. However, thoughtful memorials that celebrate life and provide a significant tribute still help those dealing with loss. Ideally these services are no different than services for burial or interment. Dannel Funeral Home staff can help you plan services that will provide comfort for the family.
How can I feel better in my grief?
It is common for people to express frustration that they don’t know what to say or do to help a friend who is grieving, or even to lessen the pain they feel themselves. Everyone grieves differently, including children, and it’s important to be respectfully gentle, as well as supportive of others – and ourselves. The staff at Dannel Funeral Home can assist you, and will be happy to recommend numerous books and websites dedicated to grief support.
What should I say at a funeral?
When there are no words, a smile and an embrace convey love and support. Your presence is the most important thing you can do for grieving families, so find ways to reach out, in person or whatever form of communication is most comfortable. Charles Dannel offers his practical suggestions, based on years of experience, on our page, Expressing Sympathy, Finding the Words.