About Us

                         Our Story

In 2021, Texas saw the most significant increase in cremation rates in the history of the funeral industry. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), cremation rates increased  to 51.3%. People are now seeking affordable, flexible, and convenient cremations to compliment their lifestyle.


Highland Lakes Cremation Center is operating under a new business model. We gathered years of experience and bundled it with flexible processes, technology, and convenience to offer new affordable cremation options. We are the first and only Cremation Center in the Highland Lakes area. We have examined our years of experience carrying out cremations in traditional funeral home environments and created new offerings to meet the family's needs for personal or private services. We are not your traditional funeral home. Cremation can be arranged from home via our online arranger, over video or teleconference, or in person. You can always text us too if you have questions. We are servicing the surrounding Highland Lake communities. No in-person arrangement is required.


Customers choosing cremation deserve to be honored and celebrated without the traditional funeral home price tag. Our Cremation Center gives families a beautiful healing environment with the newest cremation offerings in the industry. Let us welcome your family and friends and guide you through your grieving process.

Meet Our Team


We are family-owned and know the importance of having family surround you in a time of need. Our staff is comprised of some the most experienced, knowledgeable, and caring cremation providers in the industry. We understand that the loss of a loved one is a difficult time for a family.


Our compassionate team will work hard to help you arrange a service that not only celebrates the legacy of your loved one, but also provides your family with the closure and goodbye you need. From the first call to long after the service has ended, our team will be here to provide you with the resources and guidance you need.

Jason Harrell

President, Funeral Director

830-953-7522

Leticia Villanueva

Cremation Specialist

830-953-7522

Here to Assist You

While there are many reputable firms in the area, ours combines a level of care and commitment to excellence that is unmatched. We pledge to honor your loved one with dignity, respect, and personal attention to every detail. With a beautiful facility, 24/7 service, and caring and knowledgeable staff; we are confident your family will have peace of mind in knowing that our family will be here for you when you need us.

If you have any questions about our cremation services or how we can help you and your family say a meaningful goodbye, please contact us today. A member of our staff would be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you may have.

Our Guarantee


Highland Lakes Cremation Center is an extension of Harrell Funeral Home. Our family began serving in the funeral industry in Austin in 1961 and the Highland Lakes area in 2021. We are committed to adapting and expanding to meet the needs of our community. When choosing us, you can be assured we are wrapping the quality we have backed over decades into a modern online experience. We have created a Satisfaction Guarantee to safeguard your online experience and make sure it is filled with the same standard of excellence in our traditional funeral homes. If you are not satisfied with our services, we will reduce or eliminate that charge.


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