Testimonials

Dear Ben, Keri, Ronnie & Staff,

Thank you for your wonderful and caring assistance in helping us to honor our wonderful Mother and your Christian friend Mrs. Annie Lee Birdow. We will always remember your kindness and attention to the smallest and the larger details. Your personal touch has meant so much as we grieve and celebrate her journey home.

In Gratitude and Deep Appreciation,

James & Willie Mae, Anthony & Angela Birdow

We know it has been a couple of years since our mom past away, but it is never to late to let the staff of Rhone Funeral Home know that we are so thankful and blessed to have had y’all take care of our mother’s arrangements. Every thing they did was with a genuine caring heart. From the time they came and picked up our mother to the day we laid her to rest. They treated us as if we were family and our mother was a part of their family. Their staff has true Christian caring hearts! God bless them!

I was in the market for a pre-paid plan about a year ago for my father. I live in the Dallas area, and my dad always asked to be buried in the family cemetery in east Texas. I googled and found Rhone, as the recommended establishment would not return my calls or follow up.
Sadly, my dad passed away in August of 23 so I had to begin planning with Rhone. From the very beginning, I was shown compassion, empathy, and professionalism which softened the blow of having the bury my dad. There is NOTHING else I could have asked for. From the moment we drove up to plan, they were waiting for us at the door with care and comfort. Throughout the planning process, they were supportive and patient. During the service and throughout that day, they were nurturing and extremely organized, and after they even followed up to offer additional support. We had my dad's services at their chapel, and it was perfect. They made the grieving process a little less painful, and gave glory to God in the process. I regret to say that my mom passed away about 2 weeks after my dad, so I had to plan another funeral in the Dallas area (they divorced many years ago). Too bad that Rhone does not have an entity in the Dallas area. Night and day, to the point where I kept wishing that Rhone was in the Dallas area. If I could, I would do a commercial for Rhone. I was just that impressed. Nobody wants to go through the process of planning a funeral or memorial, but when that time comes, and you live anywhere in the East Texas Palestine area.... Rhone is the absolute best!

Our preplanned service for our mother at Rhone Funeral Home was greatly appreciated and easy. No stress involved and a huge relief to know we would be cared for. They are absolutely the best! The staff at Rhone Funeral Home are kind, calming, loving and patient people. God bless your commitment in the time of need. I was terrified and hurting and your love and guidance gave me peace. I pray for you all everyday for your dedication and commitment to the lives you help and celebrate. Good Christian People!! I will always recommend Rhone Funeral Home.

Good people doing a good job! Thank you.

Our Family is very grateful for everything! Rhone Funeral Home made the process of loosing a loved one very smooth. They were caring and compassionate to our family during this difficult time. We can't thank them enough!

Ben and Keri were amazing and helpful. I don't know how anyone could have been nicer.

The Funeral Home Director was caring and understanding, as well as the staff. They made the process go as easily as possible. They have stayed in touch with me after the funeral to check on me. I would recommend them to anyone.

I chose Rhone Funeral Home because it was close to home and it was new and attractive. They more than met my expectations! They were extremely compassionate and helped me so much with planning the funeral of my husband. I have been to many funerals but with their assistance it was the most beautiful funeral I have ever experienced. I would not have changed a single thing. I give them my highest recommendation!!

Rhone Funeral Home and the people that work there were extremely kind and considerate during the time I had to plan my husbands funeral! I was in a daze but everyone there took the time to explain all my choices and the fees and helped me to make the best choices I could with the funds I had available! They were very comforting and worked with us to make the service what we wanted it to be for our loved one! I highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services who wants people who are in tune to their needs to work with them! They even called and checked on us the week after the service!

I had purchased a pre-need plan for my mother. Rhone's made this very simple and had wonderful options for whatever type of service you desired. Their facilities are very tastefully decorated and designed with families and their guests needs in mind. When the time came everyone there was quick to greet you and ask if you needed anything and they often offered things you hadn't thought of. This is especially thoughtful in this time because you often aren't focused on details. They took all the stress out of those decisions. I had friends and family from out of town many of whom made a point of commenting to me about the professionalism of their services and employees. They helped in every way possible to make this last tribute to my mother appropriate and meaningful. I will send everyone to them with complete confidence and trust that they will be given the best service available.

Extremely caring and helpful and even after service.

With experiencing an unexpected death, the Rhone funeral home could not have been more compassionate and kind. They walked us through every step of the process and were available and patient in answering our questions. They were professional without being sterile. It was a comfort to work with a funeral home that has the Lord in all they do. Thank you for helping us navigate such a difficult time.

With an unexpected death we had no expectations or an idea where to start. Ronnie was extremely patient, knowledgeable, kind and organized. He made a very difficult time easier and we can’t thank him enough. ~Pamela K.

I needed a biodegradable urn. The young men were so sweet and the lady receptionist was so nice. I felt welcomed. I picked one out and have to go back and they will put my mother in law in the new urn so we can take her to rest with Dad.

The Rhone Funeral Home team did so much to help me through one of the most difficult times in my life. I realize it’s their job and business but, to have the Lord in that business gives them the love, compassion and the will to make people feel that they are not alone when making some of the most difficult and lasting decisions of their lives.
In the short time I spent with all of you, I feel as though you’ve become friends and ones I can always call on if needed. For myself I feel so very blessed to have had you step into my life. God bless each of you daily!

During our time of sorrow, Rhone Funeral Home was amazing! The guided us through each detail with kindness and caring love. Their devotion to our requests was met with thoughtfulness and perfection to every detail. They have gone above and beyond taking care of our every need before and after the services. I would highly recommend Rhone Funeral Home to others in need.

Everything was very nice, friendly and helpful.

Although no family ever wishes to navigate the difficult circumstances of making final arrangements after the death of a loved one, the team at Rhone Funeral Home, and specifically Ben Rhone, offered the wonderful support, care and patience we needed as we made preparations to honor my late husband.

From the very first phone call, until the final prayer at the graveside service and even now, Ben was with us every step of the way! He made planning easy and seamless, he answered every question we had with grace and patience, and he offered the most genuine compassion as we grieved the loss of my husband.

Understandably, the death of a loved one is one of the most challenging life circumstances with which to deal, but allowing Rhone Funeral Home to partner with your family will, without a doubt, make the journey much easier! I highly recommend this funeral home!!

They made this hard time in our lives much easier. I'm not sure how we would have gotten through this without them.

The staff at Rhone Funeral Home is incredible! It felt like family taking care of us and our needs. Everyone there truly blessed our family during both of my parents funeral planning and services. There is no one else I would ever use. I love these people for loving on us and many others. We pray the Lord blesses this firm and family!

Ben and Keri Rhone were so professional and so loving during our time of need. They made a difficult situation very easy to deal with. Their entire staff was full of love and compassion and eager to serve us during our loss. I would recommend Rhone Funeral Home to anyone who is need of professional friendly service. Thanks again Ben and Keri!! We love you!!

The management style and service rendered was truly excellent! They were up close and personal in a caring way, and also very professional in directing my wife's funeral. I highly recommend Rhone Funeral Home.

My Son Wayne Armstrong passed away November 6th, Ben and his wife are such caring and loving people. They went beyond to help me and Wayne's wife with arrangements for my son. I will be for ever grateful for them.

Ben, Keri and team offer unmatched care and compassion during a very difficult time. Considering the circumstances, our family could not have been more pleased with our overall experience with Rhone Funeral Home and highly recommend their service in your time of need.

Ben was so helpful and took care of the insurance and ordering of the headstone so I wouldn't have to do that. i really appreciate that very much. Thank you for everything!

Thank you so much for making our difficult time the best it could be. We were extremly blessed by you and your service. We will highly recommend to others.

Ben and Keri went over and above expectation, in this most emotional experience.

I highly recommend Rhone Funeral Home. Ben & Keri are precious Christian people. They are always kind, considerate, courteous and caring. They are professionals. I could not have asked for a better service for my husband. Thank you so much, and God Bless you & your staff.

Ben, Keri and Rhone Funeral Home staff, I can't thank you enough for all you've done and been to my family. We've lost 2 family members in as many months and entrusted our loved ones to your care. My family was treated with compassion, courtesy and love and our loved ones were treated with honor and respect. Thank you for taking time to call and make sure we were all doing ok and needed for nothing. People have been telling me how nice John's funeral was and they are still talking about how wonderful my mom's was. So much gratitude, Missy and family

There are not enough words to express how very grateful our family is for the professionalism that this funeral home provided for our family in our time of grief. They went above and beyond what we thought a funeral home would do. The love and compassion they showed us was overwhelming. Ben and Keri are amazing Christians that truly care about the needs of a family that are stricken with grief and find that making arrangements for a loved one a heartbreaking experience. They offer a wide range of services, from picking out a casket, to ordering your arrangement of flowers for the casket from local florist right there at the funeral home, to picking out and ordering the headstone. You can do it all right there, and you don't have to drive all over town. They help you in the very hard decisions that have to be made. They help you with all the planning if you are undecided and need advice. Their funeral home is beautiful and their staff are all very knowledgeable and professional. I can't say enough good things about the service we received and I highly recommend that if you lose a loved one and need caring, compassionate people, use Rhone Funeral Home. I promise, you will NOT be sorry!!

I couldn't have asked for more caring and understanding people. I have been told by many how beautiful and perfect the service was. Thank you so much and God Bless. I highly recommend this funeral home!

Rhone Funeral Home provided excellent service and support to our family at a very difficult time in our life. The entire staff was courteous, compassionate and professional throughout the entire process.

We are very happy with our experience at Rhone Funeral Home, hate we needed them but we could not have asked for more or better service! Ya'll tended to things we didn't even know about. Very professional so kind and caring! Cant say enough good about everyone we had contact with. Love and blessings to all!!

When my grandmother passed away it all happened so quickly. I have never had to deal with a funeral and had no clue what to do. Rhone funeral home made everything so easy to understand and were so understanding and helpful. The service they provided for my Nanas funeral was absolutely perfect and celebrated the life and love she had. I couldn’t say enough amazing things about them. And a big thank you to Ben Rhone for making our family feel so loved and understood during such a hard time!!

When my father passed unexpectedly I had no idea who to call or how to prepare fo his funeral.... I, nor my father were prepared for this. Rhone funeral home was the first place I called and I can remember barely being able to get my words out and Ben said I will be right there and we will figure this out together.... And he was true to his word. He came straight to the hospital.... Ben is very compassionate and caring and he made sure my dad was honored in every way.... My father’s services were perfect. We had so many compliments... Rhone Funeral Home is amazing along with there staff.... They pay attention to details and make sure all your questions and concerns are answered!!! We highly recommend Rhone Funeral Home..... Thank you again and we will be forever grateful for your kindness and generosity you stowed upon our family.....

Kendra Stanton

Overall A+... The owners were very welcoming, caring and professional. They took their time and made arrangements easier on me. The service was exactly what I asked for. The facility was beautiful and the cost was average as compared to others. Couldn't be more satisfied!

Ben Rhone did a very nice job in helping make plans. His caring and consideration was greatly appreciated.

Our experience was nothing but good!

I want to thank ya'll so much for giving my dad and grandma a beautiful service. I would highly recommend Rhone Funeral Home to everyone. Thanks again!

Everyone went above and beyond for me during this difficult time.

They offered help above and beyond what I expected. I'm very pleased with our experience.

Ben and Keri were truly Christ's "hands and feet" when they honored Bryant Eugene Boley, Sr.. We appreciate everything that they did. Very loving, caring and detailed in taking care of the service and to our family.

Ben Rhone & Staff are the most pleasant and caring people. They provided a beautiful experience for my father & my mother's services. They are professional and caring at the same time. I so appreciate them!

Rhone Funeral Home is the BEST!!

Ben and the staff were so nice to us during this difficult time. Words can not express how wonderful and caring they are. Thanks for everything!

Rhone Funeral Home exceeded my expectations. I could not have been more pleased. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience in a very difficult time.

The staff were very nice and helpful.

Everything was very good. Treated like family and very helpful.

They gave her respect and did it right!! Already planning mine with Rhone Funeral Home.

The service was so beautiful. Attention to detail was amazing. Several of my family members said it was the most beautiful funeral they had ever been to and made sure to include they were not just saying that because it was our family member. I was so happy that my mom got every wish she had written met, and Ben and Keri made sure it was to the exact last detail. Thank you and I will recommend this funeral home every chance I get!

We couldn’t be happier with the service we received at Rhone Funeral Home. Ben Rhone and Ronnie Foster not only told us that they truly cared, they proved it. The care we received was exemplary every step of the way. We are both fortunate and grateful that we were referred to Rhone Funeral Home, wonderful people.

The entire staff at the Rhone Funeral Home went out of their way to meet every need our family had during the death of our daughter, Jessica. Called and checked on us before and days after the funeral. Very loving and caring people. Highly recommend this funeral home.

Words cannot express the gratitude to the staff at Rhone's That they so professionally shared to the Blackmon family in the recent passing of our beloved sister and sister in-law. The service was outstanding and compassion the best I have ever seen. Their business will surely flourish because of their kindness and attention to detail. May God bless them and there business.

Our family experienced nothing but the best in people during our loss. Ben and Keri were full of compassion and sympathy. The way Ben handled the planning process was professional and we could not have been more pleased. The facility was top notch, especially with the spacious viewing area. All other staff members were friendly and professional as well. I would highly recommend Rhone Funeral Home to handle your loved ones service.

When you are going through a love one passing, it is hard. The people at Rhone was so kind to us. They felt like our family, and just came in and helped us to get
through that difficult time in our life. I can't thank each and everyone of you enough. Rhone Funeral Home will always be a part of our family.

After visiting three funeral homes in Palestine, it was noted that the atmosphere was brighter and more uplifting at Rhone. The attitude was business like yet, more compassionate at Rhone. The entire ordeal if it can be said, was more pleasant at the initial meeting.

Absolutely the best ! So caring .
Treated us all like family . Did not stand above us, but beside us though the rough times and Joyful times .
Thank you Rhone Funeral home for all you done .

Thank you Rhone Funeral Home . Awesome people , awesome service

Rhone Funeral Home is amazing!!! Mr. Rhone came out to our home around 3:00 a.m. to pick up my father who was on Hospice for 2 weeks. He made this transition so peaceful!! We really appreciated how wonderful he and his staff treated us during this time!!

Rhone Funeral Home is amazing! They blessed us tremendously during the loss of my husbands mother! They are kind, honest, respectful, caring and Godly, Christian people! Yes, true Godly people! Thank you for making our loss a little easier!

My mother died in 2011, before Rhone Funeral Home was opened. Her services were handled by a different funeral home, but the two employees who provided the outstanding and compassionate service at that funeral home were Ben Rhone and Dwight Franklin. I remember that level of service and I always will.

Today we came to Rhone Funeral Home for the funeral of our Aunt Barbara Stewart. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for a beautiful service and everything you guys did during this time. You have a lovely facility and a great staff. If anyone is in need of funeral services- I would highly recommend your facility. Jon and Ben Rhone did an amazing job and made sure everything ran smoothly and all of our needs were taken care of. Once again thank you for a job well done.
Sincerely
Sharon Cumston

When I lost my mother recently I contacted Dwight Franklin who immediately contacted Ben Rhone. Ben went to Cartmell Home for us and early in the morning met with our family. This death was unexpected and a stressful time was made so much easier dealing with a kind, caring, Christian staff. I cannot express my appreciation enough to Ben, Dwight, Jon, and the entire staff at Rhone Funeral Home. Everything was handled professionally and in a very timely manner. Many details I would have overlooked were suggested and handled in the best manner imaginable. I will always remember your kindnesses. David Franklin, Slocum

They see you on your worst day and approach you with compassion and sweet care. They see you through the business of death with compassion and professionalism. Our gratitude is hard to express with words. The Family of Brian Pleasant is so grateful to Rhone Funeral Home and the wonderful care they have given us in his passing. Much Love to you all, Kay Pleasant.

I appreciate the help during my husband's unexpected passing. I felt the help during this time when I felt that I was alone. Thank you for making everything beautiful. We really appreciated everything. You and your staff were amazing!

When I came to Rhone Funeral Home I had no idea what I was doing and I just lost my mom who is also my best friend. Ben Rhone took over for me and did everything I could not do. He was not pushy and did not do something I said my mom didn't want...he asked questions about mom...he was sympathetic to her and my needs and wants. I can't tell anyone reading this how much I appreciate Rhone Funeral Home and the service they provide. They are a Godsend to me. They even called to check and see if I was doing okay. Rhone Funeral Home is the best!!! This a ministry for this family not just a living!!!

Absolutely the best ! So caring .
Treated us all like family . Did not stand above us, but beside us though the rough times and Joyful times .
Thank you Rhone Funeral home for all you done .

Thank you Rhone Funeral Home . Awesome people , awesome service

Rhone Funeral Home is amazing!!! Mr. Rhone came out to our home around 3:00 a.m. to pick up my father who was on Hospice for 2 weeks. He made this transition so peaceful!! We really appreciated how wonderful he and his staff treated us during this time!!

Rhone Funeral Home is amazing! They blessed us tremendously during the loss of my husbands mother! They are kind, honest, respectful, caring and Godly, Christian people! Yes, true Godly people! Thank you for making our loss a little easier!

My mother died in 2011, before Rhone Funeral Home was opened. Her services were handled by a different funeral home, but the two employees who provided the outstanding and compassionate service at that funeral home were Ben Rhone and Dwight Franklin. I remember that level of service and I always will.

Today we came to Rhone Funeral Home for the funeral of our Aunt Barbara Stewart. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for a beautiful service and everything you guys did during this time. You have a lovely facility and a great staff. If anyone is in need of funeral services- I would highly recommend your facility. Jon and Ben Rhone did an amazing job and made sure everything ran smoothly and all of our needs were taken care of. Once again thank you for a job well done.

When I lost my mother recently I contacted Dwight Franklin who immediately contacted Ben Rhone. Ben went to Cartmell Home for us and early in the morning met with our family. This death was unexpected and a stressful time was made so much easier dealing with a kind, caring, Christian staff. I cannot express my appreciation enough to Ben, Dwight, Jon, and the entire staff at Rhone Funeral Home. Everything was handled professionally and in a very timely manner. Many details I would have overlooked were suggested and handled in the best manner imaginable. I will always remember your kindnesses. David Franklin, Slocum

They see you on your worst day and approach you with compassion and sweet care. They see you through the business of death with compassion and professionalism. Our gratitude is hard to express with words. The Family of Brian Pleasant is so grateful to Rhone Funeral Home and the wonderful care they have given us in his passing. Much Love to you all, Kay Pleasant.

I appreciate the help during my husband's unexpected passing. I felt the help during this time when I felt that I was alone. Thank you for making everything beautiful. We really appreciated everything. You and your staff were amazing!

When I came to Rhone Funeral Home I had no idea what I was doing and I just lost my mom who is also my best friend. Ben Rhone took over for me and did everything I could not do. He was not pushy and did not do something I said my mom didn't want...he asked questions about mom...he was sympathetic to her and my needs and wants. I can't tell anyone reading this how much I appreciate Rhone Funeral Home and the service they provide. They are a Godsend to me. They even called to check and see if I was doing okay. Rhone Funeral Home is the best!!! This a ministry for this family not just a living!!!