Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, located at 211 West Avenue B in Copperas Cove, Texas, has been a pillar of the community since its founding in 1972. Established by Bill Crawford and Delbert Bowers, both retired U.S. military servicemen, the funeral home was created to address the unique needs of a community with a strong military presence. Bill Crawford served as a Command Sergeant Major at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, while Delbert Bowers was a Warrant Officer in charge of the officers club. Their military backgrounds and deep community ties allowed them to build a funeral home dedicated to serving families with professionalism and compassion. The Copperas Cove location has been specifically serving the area since 1981 and is currently managed by a fifth-generation resident of Copperas Cove, ensuring a personal and local touch.

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home offers a full range of services, including traditional funeral services, contemporary celebrations of life, cremation services, and burial services. The facility features a chapel that can accommodate up to 250 guests, along with visitation rooms, a refreshments area, and a family lounge, all designed to provide a comforting environment for families during their time of loss. The funeral directors are committed to providing customized services that honor the unique life of each individual, working one-on-one with families to meet their specific desires and needs. As a member of the Dignity Memorial network, the funeral home offers a 100% service guarantee, ensuring that every detail is handled with care, and provides lifetime flexibility and relocation protection for prepaid plans.

The funeral home also emphasizes the importance of pre-planning, helping families prepare ahead of time to alleviate the burden on loved ones and ensure that wishes are respected. Prepayment plans are available, and the funeral home offers low-interest options and discounts for prepaid funeral plans. In addition to its core services, Crawford-Bowers offers a range of merchandise including caskets, urns, and burial containers, and provides price lists for transparency. The funeral home is accessible 24/7 and features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, free on-site parking, and a prepayment plan option.

The legacy of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home is built on the founders' commitment to serving the community, a commitment that continues to guide the operations today. Delbert Bowers, who passed away in December 2016 at age 87, was also a dedicated community leader, involved in various civic organizations such as the VFW, DAV, American Legion, and several chambers of commerce. This tradition of service and community involvement is ever-present at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, making it a trusted choice for families in Bell and Coryell counties.