Brownwood News – (contributed by Blaylock Funeral Home) – After the recent confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Brown County, effective immediately Blaylock Funeral Home will now follow strict guidelines issued by the National Funeral Directors Association, CDC, and the State of Texas. This is not only for the safety of our employees and their families, but yours as well.

We hope that you can understand the tough decisions we are having to make. We understand that the death of a loved one is difficult, and now with this unforeseeable pandemic, makes it more difficult. We are trying our best to still serve our families and provide the care they need, while keeping everyone safe.

The following changes will take effect immediately and can change at any time due to the ever-changing nature of this situation.

  • Our office hours will be by appointment only.
  • The doors will stay locked even when staff are present. When you arrive, please call to be let in
  • EVERYONE THAT COMES THROUGH THE DOOR WILL BE SCREENED.

(temperature and questionnaire)

*If you chose to not get screened, you will not be allowed in.

  • WE WILL ONLY ALLOW 10 PEOPLE IN THE FUNERAL HOME (STAFF INCLUDED)
  • We will continue to be available 24 hours a day for your emergency needs or any questions

Brownwood (325) 203-4027       San Saba (325) 372-5001

Funeral Service Changes:

  • Starting Monday, March 23, 2020, only two service times will be offered Monday through Saturday, those times will be 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • Funeral Services will be for up to 10 immediate family members until further notice
  • Visitations will not be offered.
  • Register Books will be available to sign in the foyer of the Funeral Home. We will be glad to sign your name in the register book if you call and do not want to leave home. Online Condolences on our website (www.blaylockfuneralhome.com) or Facebook pages are always welcome and recommended in this situation.
  • Funeral Services can be broadcast with Facebook Live on our Facebook page per families permission
  • After the Funeral Service with immediate family members, Memorials can be held at a later date for extended family members and friends to attend, at no cost

There are alternative options for families that can and will be discussed with families in private at their time of need.

Please feel welcome to contact us with any questions, concerns, or comments you may have about the decisions we have made.

Blaylock Funeral Homes will continue to act responsibly for as long as it takes. Our hope is to return to business as usual as soon as possible. We are continuing to monitor the new guidelines issued in regard to COVID-19. Again, this decision was very tough for us to make, we hope you understand.