Baca's Funeral Chapels

Baca’s Funeral Chapels has been a pillar of compassionate service in Deming, New Mexico, since its founding in 1975. Established by the Baca family, the funeral home succeeded the Wheeler Mortuary, which had been serving the Deming community since the early 1940s. Over the years, Baca’s grew through thoughtful acquisitions and expansions: the historic Mahoney Funeral Home, which had been serving southwestern New Mexico since before the turn of the 20th century, was brought into the Baca’s family in 1984; Heather Mortuary in Lordsburg joined shortly thereafter; and in 1987, Baca’s of Silver City was opened to extend its reach. Today, Baca’s Funeral Chapels operates multiple locations and affiliated entities, including Baca’s Mimbres Crematory and NM Granite & Marble Co., offering a comprehensive suite of end-of-life services under one trusted umbrella.

The funeral home is located at 811 S Gold Ave in Deming, with a second chapel in Silver City and additional crematory and memorial resources. Baca’s facilities are designed with an atmosphere of peace and beauty, featuring comfortable, spacious spaces filled with well-appointed art and quality furnishings. The fleet of funeral service motor equipment is meticulously maintained, reflecting the company’s commitment to dignity and respect. Baca’s also maintains extensive archives of area deaths dating back to the turn of the century, widely regarded as the largest and most complete collection in the region.

Baca’s Funeral Chapels offers a full range of services to meet the evolving needs of today’s families. These include traditional burial services, cremation services with on-site crematories, memorial services, and the receiving or forwarding of human remains. The affiliated NM Granite & Marble Co. provides state-of-the-art cemetery memorials, including granite and bronze markers. Merchandise available includes a wide selection of quality caskets, outer burial containers, urns, and memorial printing. The staff is instilled with courteous and knowledgeable service, and help is provided free of charge and in strict confidence. In-house notaries are readily available to assist with necessary paperwork.

Understanding that planning ahead can bring peace of mind, Baca’s offers comprehensive pre-arrangement options, including a prepayment plan and a simple pre-arrangements form. The funeral home also provides extensive resources for families, including grief support, social security benefits guidance, and specialized services for veterans, such as veterans headstones, burial flags, and assistance through the Veterans Funeral and Memorial Certification (VFMC) program. Families can also sign up for obituary notifications and send flowers through the website. Baca’s is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking and offers financial assistance when needed.

Baca’s Funeral Chapels operates on a simple philosophy: “Because you are our family.” Every detail is handled with care so that grieving families can focus on what matters most. Whether through traditional services, cremation, or memorials, Baca’s remains dedicated to honoring lives and supporting loved ones with professionalism and warmth.