For Families
We know you are hurting. You were expecting life to begin, then, the unimaginable occurred. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are here to help, and to remind you that you are not alone.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayer for comfort and peace
God, we know that this baby is in heaven with you but we're painfully grieving the loss here on earth. It seems unfair and it's devastating, but I pray that you would continue to wrap your arms around us as we cry, mourn, and remember the life of this precious child.
Lord, guide us through these dark times and give us peace and comfort. Bring hope to my sorrowful heart with your kindness and help me understand that I am not in control of the things happening around me. Allow me to trust in your ways and help my spirit not go astray.
In Jesus name, Amen.
God, we know that this baby is in heaven with you but we're painfully grieving the loss here on earth. It seems unfair and it's devastating, but I pray that you would continue to wrap your arms around us as we cry, mourn, and remember the life of this precious child.
Lord, guide us through these dark times and give us peace and comfort. Bring hope to my sorrowful heart with your kindness and help me understand that I am not in control of the things happening around me. Allow me to trust in your ways and help my spirit not go astray.
In Jesus name, Amen.
Contact number: (832) - 226 - 5445
Heaven Instead will pay expenses for the burial or cremation of a fetal demise for those who meet the following criteria:
Must be a resident of TEXAS
Must be a resident of TEXAS
- Delivery of stillborn, infant delivered with no signs of life, gestation >20 weeks or >350 grams
- Delivery must occur >20 weeks gestation and/or >350 grams in weight at the time of delivery
- Fetal death occurring after delivery but within the hospital stay. Death may be due to premature delivery of non-viable infant, known congenital abnormality preventing extra-uterine life, or obstetric emergency during labor or delivery of infant resulting in death.
- Heaven Instead should be contacted in a timely manner.
To request assistance, simply fill out the online form using your smart phone or computer device.
A representative will respond within 24 hours of submission. Once the application is received, Heaven Instead will contact the funeral home listed on the application to notify them of our involvement in your care. Once the final contract is signed with the selected funeral home, Heaven Instead will make a direct payment in the approved amount. This payment will be the final payment made to the funeral home. The family is required to pay their portion to the funeral home first. Heaven Instead can not guarantee full payment therefore any remaining balance should be paid for, by the family, directly to the funeral home selected.
By submitting an application, you are allowing Heaven Instead representatives to speak with hospital staff and funeral home directors on your behalf.
Please understand that assistance amount depends on funds available at the time of the request. We can not guarantee full payment for services selected. If we are unable to offer assistance in the full amount, you are required to pay your portion first and Heaven Instead will make the final payment. A copy of the final contract must be received prior to our payment being processed.
Heaven Instead can not reimburse families for expenses already paid to a funeral home.
Heaven Instead is not responsible for services provided by the funeral home. All arrangements should be made with a funeral director and questions regarding services provided should be directed to the funeral home and cemetery staff.
A representative will respond within 24 hours of submission. Once the application is received, Heaven Instead will contact the funeral home listed on the application to notify them of our involvement in your care. Once the final contract is signed with the selected funeral home, Heaven Instead will make a direct payment in the approved amount. This payment will be the final payment made to the funeral home. The family is required to pay their portion to the funeral home first. Heaven Instead can not guarantee full payment therefore any remaining balance should be paid for, by the family, directly to the funeral home selected.
By submitting an application, you are allowing Heaven Instead representatives to speak with hospital staff and funeral home directors on your behalf.
Please understand that assistance amount depends on funds available at the time of the request. We can not guarantee full payment for services selected. If we are unable to offer assistance in the full amount, you are required to pay your portion first and Heaven Instead will make the final payment. A copy of the final contract must be received prior to our payment being processed.
Heaven Instead can not reimburse families for expenses already paid to a funeral home.
Heaven Instead is not responsible for services provided by the funeral home. All arrangements should be made with a funeral director and questions regarding services provided should be directed to the funeral home and cemetery staff.
Important Message: PLease be sure you have read and understand our eligibility requirements for assistance prior to submitting an online application. although we wish we could help everyone in need, funds are reserved for families who meet our criteria. we are currently only accepting texas applications at this time.
Due to a high demand and a decrease in donations, we are currently no longer accepting applications until April 20th. Although we wish we could provide financial support to every family in need, we are unable to approve applications at this time.
If you need assistance in choosing a funeral home, please see our preferred list below. This is just a list of funeral homes that we work with often. It is not a requirement to use one of our preferred funeral homes. Assistance will be approved with any funeral home selection.
If you are in need of resources for grief counseling or support groups, we can provide a list of resources available in your area. Please ask one of our representatives for more information.
If you are in need of resources for grief counseling or support groups, we can provide a list of resources available in your area. Please ask one of our representatives for more information.
Preferred Funeral Homes
National Cremation Service
2404 Texmati Drive Ste 701 Katy, TX 77494 Director- Ryan (281)-855-4400 Forest Lawn Funeral Home 8706 Almeda Genoa Rd. Houston, TX 77075 Director - Tom Darst (713)- 991-9000 / (713)- 835-0240 Fort Bend Memorial Planning Center 15006 Highway 6 Rosharon, TX 77583 (281) -710 - 4893 Director - Bobby Dettling Funeral Home 14094 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77079 Director- Ross Dettling (281) - 497- 2121 |
Wharton Funeral Home
515 E Boling Hwy Wharton, TX 77488 Director - Kevin Coughlin (979)-532-3410 Carnes Funeral Home 1102 Indiana Street South Houston, TX 77587/ 3100 Gulf Freeway Texas City, TX 77591 Director - Kevin Byron (713)- 943- 2500 / (409) - 986 - 9900 E.P. Compean Funeral Directors 1223 Sixth Street Rosenberg, TX 77471 General Manager - Johanna Compean (281)- 238 - 4443 A Sacred Choice Funeral Home 4740 Dacoma Street Suite A Houston, TX 77092 Lacey Fox (832)- 498- 7194 Office (713)-637-4933 |