Licensed service infrastructure for Texas families and funeral professionals
Consumer rights

Information before decisions.

Families have the right to receive current price information, review the General Price List, understand itemized selections, and ask questions before authorizing funeral goods and services.

Texas Funeral Service Commission

Consumer and complaint information is available from the state regulator.

Visit tfsc.texas.gov(512) 936-2474Download Spanish authorization formWebsite complaints: Admin@TheTIFD.com

Core case-record checklist

General Price List and applicable merchandise price lists

First Call Sheet and Removal Authorization

Chain of Custody and Personal Effects Record

Legal Next-of-Kin Authority and Vital Statistics

Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected

Payment Agreement and required disclosures

Final Disposition or Cremation Authorization

Service Confirmation and Final Case Audit

Licensing

Services are performed or supervised by properly licensed professionals as required.

Disclosure

Required price lists and consumer disclosures are provided before selections are finalized.

Confidentiality

Personal, family, financial, and case information is handled with restricted access.

Chain of custody

Transfers, personal effects, preparation, and disposition steps are documented.

Important notice

Online intake can begin the arrangement process, but certain disclosures, authorizations, and physical case records may still require signatures or retention in a form prescribed by law or TIFD policy. Final legal and regulatory language should be reviewed by qualified counsel and the appropriate Texas licensing authorities.

Questions about a document?

Ask before you sign.

Contact TIFD for help locating price lists, disclosures, forms, credential information, or case-record support.

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