Our Story in Houston, TX | Legacy Funeral Group

WHO WE ARE

About

In 1998, Michael Soper founded Legacy Funeral Group with a vision to support smaller funeral homes facing financial, operational, and managerial challenges. Drawing on his extensive experience in the funeral home industry, Soper recognized the demand for a solution offering the structure and expertise needed for small businesses to thrive while retaining the personal, family-oriented care that customers know and love.

With these core values, Legacy has become one of the most trusted names in the death care industry and one of its fastest-growing companies. Today, Legacy provides compassionate, professional support to funeral homes nationwide, helping their businesses excel while ensuring they remain deeply connected to the communities they serve.

OUR FOUNDATION

Built on the strength of deep Texas roots and guided by timeless Texas values, our commitment is as solid as the mighty oak. We stand firm, providing unwavering care and support in your time of need.

At Legacy, we believe that every family deserves more than just a service-they deserve a reflection of their loved one's unique life. Our tagline, "We Make It Personal," stems from our deep passion for providing individualized care with a personal touch. We understand how much you treasure the memories of your dearly departed, and we work closely with our dedicated team to ensure these are at the heart of our services. From thoughtful planning to compassionate support, we aim to create an experience that feels like family-caring for you with the same attention and respect we would give our own. This commitment to personalizing every detail allows us to help you say goodbye in a way that truly reflects the life and legacy of your loved one.

Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home

Mr. Shirley Fields spent his life protecting and serving others as a Marine Corps veteran and Captain in the Tuscaloosa County Homicide Unit. To honor his life and service, Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home arranged a horse-drawn funeral carriage and a helicopter flyover as he was laid to rest, with a full police honor guard awaiting his arrival. Even his loyal dog Charlie, dressed in a suit, was there to honor him at the graveside. It was a meaningful tribute to a life dedicated to serving others.

Las Vegas Cremations

To honor an 8-month-old boy who loved the movie Cars, Las Vegas Cremations arranged a private movie time for his family to say goodbye. It was a quiet and meaningful service that allowed them to spend a few more moments together as they watched his favorite movie and held him one last time.

Davis Funeral Home Rainbow Chapel

Hydeia Broadbent was known from a young age as one of the first American child HIV/AIDS activists, sharing her courage and raising awareness around the world. Davis Funeral Home Rainbow had the honor of celebrating her life in a way that reflected the things she loved, including Chinese food, the beach, and earth tones that reminded her of the beauty the world could bring. An earth-tone backdrop with fairy lights surrounded her casket, Chinese takeout boxes were created with fortune cookies, prayer cards, red ribbon keychains, and chopsticks, and a beach-themed area was set up to reflect her favorite place. It was a beautiful tribute to a life that inspired so many.

Palmer Mortuary

Palmer Mortuary helped celebrate the life of 10-year-old Shawn Matthew Walden-Saldivar, who loved Pokémon and playing Pokémon Go. A life-size Pokémon card was created in his honor, with a balloon arch built around it, and Pokémon-themed memorial cards were made for family and friends. The service included personal touches that reflected the things Shawn loved and the joy he brought to those around him.

Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home

Eddie Smith served his community for many years as a Dothan firefighter before becoming the Director of Echo EMS. Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home helped honor his life as volunteers, first responders, and members of the Dale County Sheriff’s Office gathered to support his family and pay their respects to a man who spent his life serving and protecting his community.

WHAT WE OFFER

Personal, Meaningful End-of-Life Services

Our experienced funeral professionals provide distinctive, personal, and affordable end-of-life services to help you honor your loved one, reflect their individuality, and bring meaning and comfort to you. All Legacy funeral homes are equipped with the following resources:

Traditional Services

Our traditional services offer families experiencing grief a choice on how they want to memorialize their loved one.

Online Memorials

Customized memorials allow visitors to post condolences, share memories, upload photos, and light candles in honor of their loved ones.

Tribute Videos

A personal tribute video can be played online and at the service to celebrate treasured memories with friends and family.

Memorial Keepsakes

Personalized mementos help families keep cherished memories close, offering comfort and connection long after the service.

Cemetery Memorialization

Thoughtful cemetery memorial options provide a lasting place of remembrance that honors a loved one’s life and legacy.

Service Arrangements

We reduce the stress of contacting those who need the service details for your loved one.

Florals

We make it easy for friends and family to send flowers to your home or service to honor your loved one.

Grief Resources

It is important to us that we continue to comfort our families through the difficult days that the first year of grieving can bring.

Veteran Services

We assist families with veterans benefits, required documentation, and coordination of military honors to ensure a respectful and meaningful tribute to a loved one’s service.

Remembrance Events

When you're grieving the loss of someone special, holidays can shine a spotlight on their absence. Come together during our remembrance events to honor and celebrate the lives of those we have lost.