Schaetter Funeral Home, Inc.

Schaetter Funeral Home, Inc. is a distinguished, family-owned funeral home located in Fredericksburg, Texas, with a legacy of service dating back to 1868. For over 150 years, the Schaetter family has been dedicated to serving the Gillespie County community through five generations of continuous operation, adapting to changing customs while maintaining a steadfast commitment to compassionate care. The funeral home is situated at 301 East San Antonio Street in the heart of Fredericksburg, offering a central and accessible location for families in need of funeral services.

Schaetter Funeral Home provides a comprehensive range of services designed to honor the lives of loved ones with dignity and respect. Families can choose from traditional full-service burial, full-service cremation, affordable burial options, and direct cremation. The funeral home also offers memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and personalized celebrations of life, with every arrangement carefully tailored to reflect the unique life being remembered. The professional staff handles all logistical details, including paperwork, coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors, ensuring families can focus on what matters most during their time of loss.

The facility is designed to be fully accessible, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, and offers on-site parking for visitors. While Google Maps data indicates the business is temporarily closed as of the last update, the funeral home remains a vital part of the community. Schaetter Funeral Home accepts various forms of payment and is a proud member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and the Texas Funeral Directors Association (TFDA).

Pre-planning services are available, allowing individuals to document their final wishes, lock in current pricing for certain services, and relieve their families of difficult decisions during an emotional time. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often on the same day. The funeral home serves not only Fredericksburg but also the surrounding areas of Comfort and other parts of Gillespie County, with a deep understanding of local traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries.

Schaetter Funeral Home also maintains an online obituary section where recent death notices are posted, and families can send sympathy flowers through affiliated services. The funeral home can be reached at (830) 997-2151 for service availability, funeral planning, or pre-arrangement consultations. With a history built on trust and community service, Schaetter Funeral Home continues to be a pillar of support for families in their hours of bereavement and loss.