Weed-Corley-Fish South
2620 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
About
Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, located at 2620 South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, has been a cornerstone of compassionate funeral care in the community for over a century. The business was founded in the mid-1800s by Thurlow Weed and Jack Corley, both born into family funeral homes, on the philosophy of helping and serving neighbors. The firm grew over generations, with Laurens Fish Jr. joining in the late 1960s. The South Chapel on Congress Avenue was acquired in 1997, and the building underwent a beautiful interior facelift in 2017, providing a warm, welcoming environment with traditional yet updated decor, calming colors, and an open foyer with large windows. This non-denominational funeral home serves families of all backgrounds, cultures, and faiths, including Hindu, Buddhist, and Catholic traditions. It is easily accessible from I-35 and Texas Highway 71, near St. Edward's University and several local hotels, serving communities from Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Buda, Cedar Park, Kyle, Lakeway, Leander, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and beyond. The facility features a spacious chapel that comfortably accommodates more than 200 guests with chair seating that can be configured to specifications. The chapel offers full AV capabilities and a large projector for slideshows and video tributes, along with private restrooms and a private sitting room for respite. Two large visitation rooms can be arranged into six smaller rooms as needed, providing ultimate flexibility. A reception area is available for gatherings before or after services, with full catering capabilities. The funeral home offers a complete range of services, including traditional funerals, immediate burial, customized celebrations of life, and cremation options. One notable feature is the on-site crematory, ensuring that loved ones never leave the care of the staff. Witness cremation can also be accommodated upon request. Pre-planning services are available, allowing families to make arrangements in advance, providing peace of mind and potential savings. The team, with a combined 100 years of experience, includes a funeral celebrant and a Spanish-speaking director, all of whom are Austin residents with deep community ties. Weed-Corley-Fish South Chapel is proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial network, offering a 100% service guarantee, 24/7 availability, and relocation protection for prepaid plans. With a perfect 4.9-star rating from 121 reviews, the business is highly regarded for its compassionate, professional, and personalized care. The facility is wheelchair accessible with ample free parking. For those seeking a trusted funeral home in Austin, Weed-Corley-Fish combines historic tradition with modern amenities to honor generations past and present.
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