Darling-Mouser Funeral Home

Darling-Mouser Funeral Home Whether choosing a traditional burial or cremation, we will help you create the perfect memorial. Darling-Mouser Funeral Home began as the W.A. A. In 1961, Mr.
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Darling Funeral Home in 1922. The firm was first located in the rear of the building located at the corner of 12th and East Adams Streets. This location was rented and served for several years until W. Darling was able to relocate to the corner of 15th and East Jefferson Streets. This was an improved location and was larger quarters. The firm was struggling to survive the hard years of the depression and strong competition from four (4) other firms. The volume was low, the sales were modest and collections were slow. The firm survived by the sheer will of the owner who was able to cut expenses to the bare minimum and who lived very modestly himself. During the late 1930's, Mr. Darling was able to purchase the first good location for the funeral home. This was located in the 700 block of East Levee Street. This was an old residence which had fallen to disrepair. It was given a cleaning, some minor repairs and the funeral home was opened there. Other remodeling went on as time passed and additions were added as the growth of the business justified them. In 1957, Richard Mouser became associated with the firm as an apprentice funeral director-embalmer. Mouser purchased one-half interest in the firm from his father-in-law, W. Darling. In 1966, after extensive planning, the firm moved into the present quarters, which were built from the ground up for the purpose. The firm has continued to grown in the new location. In 1969, Richard Mouser purchased the balance of the business from W.A. On July 1, 1987, Richard and Joyce Mouser sold the funeral home to Paragon Family Services of Houston, TX. In late 1989, Paragon Family Services merged with the Loewen Group. In May 2007, Darling-Mouser Funeral Home became an independently owned funeral home. During the summer of 2000, the original building underwent some major remodeling. The entire funeral home was given an exterior paint job. However, the bulk of the renovation was done to the interior of the funeral home, namely the front lobby, the East chapel (the oldest and largest of the three chapels) the employee lounge, the staterooms and the arrangement offices. Darling-Mouser currently faces competition from five other funeral homes and still maintains a 48 percent market share. Our professional staff has nearly 40 years of combined experience and both management and staff are local people who understand the traditions so important to our community. We have built a reputation for providing the best in funeral care in the greater Brownsville and surrounding areas. We are firmly committed to maintaining the same high quality and professional service you've come to expect from us. We have three beautiful chapels to serve you, each one with its own seating capacity and design to suit each family's needs. We have ample parking facilities with accommodations for our physically challenged visitors. We take great pride in participating in community service such as local service organizations, Career Days in public schools and our own annual Tree of Remembrance Celebration in December. Many people don't realize that funeral arrangements can be made in advance, saving surviving family members the overwhelming stress associated with making decision for final arrangements. That is why Darling-Mouser Funeral Home provides a complete line of pre-arranged services for different kinds of funeral arrangements as well as expert consultation. Anyone on our staff will be happy to explain more about the benefit of these products and services. We offer funeral services and merchandise, cremation services and pre-arranged funeral services. We accept all pre-need plans from other funeral homes and we will be happy to review your policy at no charge.

You may hear the terms viewing and visitation used interchangeably, but they can serve different purposes.A viewing is t...
01/27/2026

You may hear the terms viewing and visitation used interchangeably, but they can serve different purposes.
A viewing is typically a quiet time to pay respects in person, while a visitation is often a more open opportunity for family and friends to gather and offer support.
Both are meaningful in their own way.

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Mr. Justo Emilio González on Wednesday, the 21st of Janu...
01/23/2026

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Mr. Justo Emilio González on Wednesday, the 21st of January 2026 in Brownsville, Texas.

You may view his obituary, service information, and share memories with the family by visiting a tribute page we have created in his memory via the provided website link below.

View Justo Emilio González's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

01/22/2026

January is National Get Organized Month.

A new year is a natural time to take stock of important details and put things in order. Taking time to organize now can make things easier for the people you love later.

Schedule a time to talk with us about planning ahead.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reflect on his enduring message of compassion and ...
01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reflect on his enduring message of compassion and service to others.

When emotions run high, decisions can feel overwhelming.Planning ahead helps put important decisions in place early, red...
01/16/2026

When emotions run high, decisions can feel overwhelming.
Planning ahead helps put important decisions in place early, reducing stress and providing guidance for your family when it matters most.

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Mrs. Lillian Moran Flores on Tuesday, the 10thth of Janu...
01/15/2026

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Mrs. Lillian Moran Flores on Tuesday, the 10thth of January 2026 in Brownsville, Texas.

You may view her obituary, service information, and share memories with the family by visiting a tribute page we have created in her memory via the provided website link below.

View Lillian Moran Flores's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Getting your affairs in order doesn’t have to happen all at once.These five steps offer a simple way to think through im...
01/14/2026

Getting your affairs in order doesn’t have to happen all at once.
These five steps offer a simple way to think through important details, at your own pace, so your family isn’t left guessing later.

A new year brings reflection, and often, questions about the future.Planning ahead allows time to consider your wishes c...
01/12/2026

A new year brings reflection, and often, questions about the future.

Planning ahead allows time to consider your wishes carefully, creating clarity during moments that can otherwise feel overwhelming.

We’re here to answer questions when you’re ready.

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Mrs. Carmen "Lita" Victoria Pashos on Tuesday, the 30th ...
01/07/2026

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Mrs. Carmen "Lita" Victoria Pashos on Tuesday, the 30th of December 2025 in Brownsville, Texas.

You may view her obituary, service information, and share memories with the family by visiting a tribute page we have created in her memory via the provided website link below.

View Carmen "Lita" Victoria Pashos's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Ms. Elizabeth Erin Wiley on Tuesday, the 16th of Decembe...
01/02/2026

Darling-Mouser announces with deepest sympathies the passing of Ms. Elizabeth Erin Wiley on Tuesday, the 16th of December 2025 in Brownsville, Texas.

You may view her obituary, service information, and share memories with the family by visiting a tribute page we have created in her memory via the provided website link below.

Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Wiley Family.

View Elizabeth Erin Wiley's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Happy New Year!
01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

As this year comes to a close, we pause to remember the lives we’ve honored and the families we’ve served. Thank you for...
12/31/2025

As this year comes to a close, we pause to remember the lives we’ve honored and the families we’ve served. Thank you for trusting us with what matters most.

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945 Palm Boulevard
Brownsville, TX
78520

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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Darling-Mouser Funeral Home began as the W.A. Darling Funeral Home in 1922. The firm was first located in the rear of the building located at the corner of 12th and East Adams Streets. This location was rented and served for several years until W. A. Darling was able to relocate to the corner of 15th and East Jefferson Streets. This was an improved location and was larger quarters. The firm was struggling to survive the hard years of the depression and strong competition from four (4) other firms. The volume was low, the sales were modest and collections were slow. The firm survived by the sheer will of the owner who was able to cut expenses to the bare minimum and who lived very modestly himself.

During the late 1930's, Mr. Darling was able to purchase the first admirable location for the funeral home which was located at 734 E. Levee Street. This was an old residence which had fallen to disrepair. It was given a cleaning, some minor repairs and the funeral home was opened there. Other remodeling went on as time passed and additions were added as the growth of the business justified them. In 1957, Richard Mouser became associated with the firm as an apprentice funeral director-embalmer. In 1961, Mr. Mouser purchased one-half interest in the firm from his father-in-law, W. A. Darling.

In 1966, after extensive planning, the firm moved into the present quarters, which were built from the ground up for the purpose. The firm has continued to grow in the new location. In 1969, Richard Mouser purchased the balance of the business from W.A. Darling. On July 1, 1987, Richard and Joyce Mouser sold the funeral home. During the summer of 2000, the original building underwent some major remodeling. The entire funeral home was given an exterior paint job. However, the bulk of the renovation was done to the interior of the funeral home, namely the front lobby, the East chapel (the oldest and largest of the two chapels) the employee lounge, the staterooms, and the arrangement offices. Our professional staff has over 50 years of combined experience and both management and staff are local people who understand the traditions so important to our community. We have built a reputation for providing the best in funeral care in the greater Brownsville and surrounding areas. We are firmly committed to maintaining the same high quality and professional service you've come to expect from us.

We have two beautiful chapels to serve you, each one with its own seating capacity and design to suit each families needs. Our staterooms offer a more intimate setting for families desiring more privacy. The lounge provides an area for family and friends to share meals and converse more openly. We have ample parking facilities with accommodations for our visitors with disabilities. We take great pride in participating in community service such as local service organizations, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, Career Days in public schools, and our own annual Tree of Remembrance Celebration in December. Many people do not realize that funeral arrangements can be made in advance, saving surviving family members the overwhelming stress associated with making decision for final arrangements. That is why Darling-Mouser Funeral Home provides a complete line of pre-arranged services for different kinds of funeral arrangements as well as expert consultation. Anyone on our staff will be happy to explain more about the benefit of these products and services. We offer funeral services and merchandise, cremation services and pre-arranged funeral services. We accept all pre-need plans from other funeral homes and we will be happy to review your policy at no charge.