Amenities

  • Modern funeral home
  • Flexible chapel space
    Our chapel can be used for hosting your religious events
  • Large-capacity chapel (up to 250)
  • Piano or organ on-site
  • Piano or organ on-site
  • Modern funeral home
  • Flexible chapel space
    Our chapel can be used for hosting your religious events
  • Large-capacity chapel (up to 250)
  • Cremation remembrance jewelry
  • Option for home delivery of ashes
  • Option for mail delivery of ashes
    Sent through postal mail service, signature required.
  • Catered events
  • Funeral service video production
    Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos.
  • Audio and video equipment
  • Live music available
  • Popular funeral music selections
  • Meeting space
    Space available for corporate and organization meetings
  • In-home visitations
    Services available to coordinate visitation or viewing at a private residence
  • White limousines
  • Police escort available
  • Arrangements by phone or email
    Complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without needing a funeral home visit
  • Multicultural funerals
  • Incense burning
  • Spanish/Español

About

Since opening its doors in 1966, Bright-Holland Funeral Home has provided compassionate, professional funeral services to Paris, Texas, families. At Bright-Holland Funeral Home, we are privileged to serve you and your family and understand that the loss of a loved one is a very personal experience. Our team takes the time to listen and discover which funeral and memorial option is best for you or your loved one. We believe that every life is unique and that every funeral should be, too.

Celebrate life

at Bright-Holland Funeral HomeWhether you are seeking a cremation with a scattering in a personally meaningful place, a full traditional funeral service with a cemetery burial or a modern celebration of life with live music, favorite foods and a send-off that speaks to the personality and passions of yourself or your loved one, we go the extra mile to make it happen.

Want an afternoon ice cream social? Or maybe an evening wine and cheese gathering is a better fit. Were you thinking bigger? Perhaps a mariachi band, colorful decor, a taco bar and tiny potted succulents as mementos? If you can imagine it, we will do our best to make it happen.

History

In 1965, Ross R. Steele and Sammy Leverett began construction. The following year, Leverett and Steele Funeral Home opened for business at 2601 Lamar Avenue.

In 1977, David Thomas joined Leverett and Steele Funeral Home as manager. The partners changed the name to Steele and Thomas Funeral Home. Four years later, Ben Holland and Harry Bright bought the funeral home and changed the name again, to Bright-Holland Funeral Home.

For the next 13 years, Ben and Harry met the funeral needs of families in Paris and Lamar County. In 1994, the partnership disbanded and the funeral home was sold again, though Ben remained as general manager, a role he still holds today.

Under Ben's leadership, Bright-Holland Funeral Home continues to provide families with quality service and personal care.

In good hands

Entrance at Bright-Holland Funeral HomeBright-Holland Funeral Home is a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. When you choose us, you not only receive the warm, friendly care of a locally-operated establishment but also the value and benefits you deserve by way of the largest group of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers in North America.

Since the early 1980s, Ben Holland, whose name remains on the business to this day, has been a valuable and active member of the Paris community. As our general manager, he guides our team in upholding our pledge to deliver the most dignified care available.

Please contact us for immediate assistance or if you would like more information about our services.

Celebration of Life Planning

Our planners are celebration of life experts. We plan more celebrations each year than any other provider, and we know just what to do to create a uniquely beautiful and heartfelt tribute with attention to detail like no other.

Every family who entrusts us with their loved one’s service can expect an event that includes:
  • meaningful music celebration of life
  • cherished memories celebration of life
  • a personalized message celebration of life

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Featured customer testimonials

We love hearing from the families we serve. Their feedback helps us continue unique and meaningful celebrations that honor loved ones with unparalleled attention to detail.

Ben Holland and the staff was exceptional with much attention to detail. They exceeded all of our expectations down to even minor details. My mother looked so beautiful and peaceful which gave my family much peace and comfort.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

January 2025

Best feeling of comfort from whole staff. They go above and beyond to be the very best. Great to do business with and very compassionate.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

November 2024

Bright-Holland has a good reputation in town, I've attended other funeral services and visitations there and because of that, knew we would use Bright-Holland when we had a death in the family.

Verified Cremation & Funeral Service Customer

August 2024

The pre-planning of my mother's funeral service with Bright-Holland Funeral Home was a seamless process and was so helpful during our time of need. My family would highly recommend Ben Holland and his staff to care for all of our family and friends in their time of need.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

August 2024

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