Forms Library
This page gathers the forms and paperwork families commonly need when working with Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services in New Braunfels, Texas. Having the right information ready can make a difficult process a little smoother. Your funeral director will provide and review the exact forms your situation requires, so use this page as a starting point rather than a complete checklist. If you have any questions about a form, call (830) 624-0500.
Forms you may need
- Personal information and vital-statistics form, used to prepare the death certificate
- Cremation authorization form, when cremation is chosen
- Burial authorization and cemetery forms, when burial is chosen
- Veteran benefit paperwork, including the DD-214 for eligible veterans
- Pre-planning and pre-need forms, for those planning ahead
A funeral home typically files the information needed to register a death and can help families order certified copies of the death certificate, which are issued by the state of Texas. Families usually need several certified copies for banks, insurance companies, and benefit claims.
How do we get a death certificate?
Lux can guide you through ordering certified copies of the death certificate. In Texas, certified copies are issued through the state vital records office. Because you will likely need more than one, ask your funeral director how many copies to request for your situation. For related next steps, see what to do when a death occurs and our Social Security information.
Forms Library FAQ
What forms does Lux Funeral Home provide?
Lux provides the forms families commonly need during arrangements, which can include a personal information and vital-statistics form used to prepare the death certificate, authorization forms for cremation or burial, veteran benefit paperwork, and pre-planning forms. Your funeral director will give you the exact forms your situation requires.
How do we get a certified death certificate?
The funeral home typically files the information needed to register the death and can help you order certified copies of the death certificate, which are issued by the state. In Texas, certified copies come through the state vital records office. You usually need several certified copies for banks, insurance, and benefits, so ask your funeral director how many to request.