Cremation Services in Universal City, TX
Puente and Sons Funeral Chapels provides cremation services to families in Universal City, TX, the Randolph Metrocom community known as the Gateway to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Cremation is performed locally in San Antonio, so your loved one never leaves the city. Direct cremation and cremation with a memorial service are both available from our Northeast chapel, about 6 miles away. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (210) 653-6536.
Cremation Options for Universal City Families
Families in Universal City have more than one way to choose cremation. We offer direct cremation for families who prefer a simple, unattended cremation without a formal service beforehand, as well as cremation with a visitation or memorial service for families who want to gather first. Identification before cremation can be arranged for families who want that reassurance. Families who want to put cremation wishes in writing in advance can also explore our pre-planning options.
However you choose to proceed, cremation is performed locally in San Antonio, never outsourced to a facility in another city. Once cremation is complete, families can choose from several options for the cremated remains, including taking the urn home, placing it in a columbarium niche, in-ground urn burial, or scattering. Our directors will walk you through each option in plain language, at your pace, without pressure.
Honoring Universal City's Veterans Through Cremation
Universal City grew up beside Randolph Air Force Base, now part of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, and a large share of the community is active duty or retired military. We coordinate veteran honors support for cremation services at no additional fee, including flag presentation for the family.
Veterans and many eligible family members may have their cremated remains placed in a columbarium niche or in-ground urn site at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, the VA national cemetery serving the San Antonio area, which accepts both casketed and cremated remains. Our team can help gather the discharge paperwork and coordinate scheduling with the cemetery, so Universal City families do not have to navigate that process alone.
Why Universal City Families Choose Puente and Sons for Cremation
Puente and Sons Funeral Chapels has served San Antonio families for more than 26 years, and we are family-owned and operated with multiple licensed Puente family morticians on staff. Because cremation is performed locally, you can trust that your loved one stays within San Antonio throughout the entire process, something not every provider can offer.
Our two chapels, Northeast and South, give families across the metro area, including Universal City, a nearby location and a familiar face rather than an online-only transaction. We meet with families in person to explain cremation options clearly, and we offer bilingual care along with full repatriation service to Mexico when a family's wishes call for it. San Antonio families have rated us 4.76 stars across more than 200 Google reviews.
About Universal City, Texas
Universal City sits in northeastern Bexar County, with a small portion extending into Guadalupe County, and is part of the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area. Long known by its own motto as the "Gateway to Randolph AFB," the city is part of the Randolph Metrocom, a group of communities surrounding what is now Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. A large share of residents are connected to the base, whether on active duty, retired, or working nearby.
The city is served by Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and Judson ISD and sits alongside its close neighbors, Live Oak, Converse, and Selma, all part of the same Randolph Metrocom area. Universal City was home to just under 20,000 residents at the 2020 census. From our Northeast chapel on Judson Rd., Universal City is a short drive via Loop 1604 or FM 78.
Serving Universal City and Surrounding Communities
Our San Antonio chapels proudly provide cremation services to Universal City and the surrounding Randolph Metrocom communities. See our full list of San Antonio service areas for every community we serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation Services in Universal City
Here are answers to the questions Universal City families ask most often about cremation.
Does Puente and Sons offer cremation services in Universal City?
Yes. We provide direct cremation and cremation with a memorial or visitation service to families throughout Universal City and the surrounding Randolph Metrocom from our Northeast chapel on Judson Rd., about 6 miles away. Our team can also arrange identification before cremation and will walk you through every option at your own pace, with no pressure to decide quickly.
Does my loved one leave San Antonio for cremation?
No. Cremation is performed locally in San Antonio, so your loved one never leaves the city. Our team can also arrange identification before cremation if your family would like that reassurance. Our licensed funeral directors are glad to explain every step of the process in person.
Can a Universal City veteran's cremated remains be placed at a national cemetery?
Yes. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, the VA national cemetery serving San Antonio, accepts cremated remains in a columbarium niche or in-ground urn site for eligible veterans and family members. Our team can help with the paperwork and scheduling. We also coordinate veteran honors, including flag presentation, at no additional fee for families throughout the Universal City and Randolph Metrocom area.
What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?
Direct cremation is a simple, unattended process without a formal service beforehand, while cremation with a service includes a visitation, viewing, or memorial gathering before or after cremation. Both options are available to Universal City families, and our directors can help you decide which fits your family.
How soon can cremation arrangements begin after a death in Universal City?
You can call our Northeast chapel at any hour to begin. A licensed funeral director will guide you through the next steps, whether you need help right away or want to plan ahead. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Whenever You're Ready, We're Here
Choosing cremation is a personal decision, and Universal City families do not have to make it alone. Our team at Puente and Sons Funeral Chapels is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions and walk you through every option. Call our Northeast chapel at (210) 653-6536, or our South chapel at (210) 533-5300, whenever you're ready to talk.
