Our Family

Our Family

In 1998, Chandler Memorial Funeral Home was opened by owners William and Bonnie Golden. Their dream was to serve the town of Chandler and surrounding communities with excellence in a family owned and operated funeral home.  With over 40 years of experience serving the people of East Texas in the funeral service industry, Bill Golden, with the help of two of his three daughters, led the business with excellence. Son-in-law Philip Fugate served as the general manager for the business for thirteen years, until his passing in January 2014 when their youngest daughter, Kimberly Reeves, took over as manager.  Kim, her husband Matt and the staff continued the delivery of professional, yet personal, customer service until Mr. Golden decided it was time to retire and pass the torch. It was their desire to find a family with the same Christian beliefs and service oriented attitude to take over the family's business.  In 2018 Will and Shannon Traxson purchased Chandler Memorial from the Golden's and together, as co-workers and family, they continue to provide Chandler and the surrounding communities with the highest level of care that they have come to expect.  Will brings over 25 years of experience in the funeral service industry to the table and his family have been serving Henderson County and the surrounding areas since 2012.  Will, his wife and four daughters moved to the area from  Midland/Odessa and have jumped in feet first serving through Church and in many other areas of volunteer activity.   

What Makes Us Unique

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
  1. Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
  2. Burial services and cremation options
  3. Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.

Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
  • Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
  • Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
  • Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
  • Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
  • Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
  • Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
  • Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
  • Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
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