Schmidt Funeral Home on Grand Parkway

02/23/2026

At Schmidt Funeral Home, tradition and compassion come together to create a warm, welcoming place where families have gathered for generations to remember lives well lived. From the first phone call to the final disposition, our experienced staff guides you with care, dignity, and respect—honoring time-tested values while meeting the needs of today’s families.

With decades of experience serving families from all cultural backgrounds and walks of life, we are committed to treating you and your loved ones like family. It is our privilege to provide meaningful, personalized services that honor cherished legacies and exceed expectations, just as we have done throughout our long-standing history in the community.

02/20/2026

Planning ahead is an act of love. Education empowers families to make thoughtful choices that bring clarity and peace of mind. Contact us to learn more about pre planning.

02/19/2026

February challenge! 😁 Share one way you honor someone meaningful in your life—through a tradition, a memory, or an act of kindness.

02/17/2026

For the creatives, the dreamers, the colorful souls, we
offer LifeArt cremation caskets as artistic as the lives
they represent. If your loved one lived through
originality and expressiveness, let their farewell reflect it
with one of our vibrant, beautiful designs. Now with 8
themes to choose from!

Since 1945, Schmidt Funeral Home has had the honor and privilege of helping families in Katy, West Ho

02/12/2026

Love is unique, and so are the ways families choose to honor it. Personalized memorials allow stories, passions, and connections to shine through.

02/10/2026

Since 1945, Schmidt Funeral Home has served Katy, Brookshire, Fulshear, Pattison, West Houston and the surrounding areas. Originally operating out of Brookshire, Milton and Rachel Schmidt founded their business with the aim of being an asset to the communities they served.

With compassionate hearts and dedicated, immediate service, they grew their reputation for excellence. Unlike today, many funeral homes of the time also had an ambulance service, and Milton and Rachel were no exception. Along with their son, Hank, who joined the firm in 1967, this required the family to be on-call 24 hours a day not only for funeral home calls but for emergency medical calls as well. The ambulance service continued to aid the community until 1973. With the growth of the area, the family decided to expand in order to better serve their communities.

In 1969, Milton, Rachel, Hank and his wife, Sandy, opened Schmidt Funeral Home in downtown Katy to further facilitate the needs of the growing area. The man behind the business, Milton Schmidt, passed away in 1975, leaving the reins of the operation to his wife, Rachel, and their son, Hank. They continued the Schmidt legacy of excellent service to those in their time of loss.

In 1984, Hank purchased the Katy firm and his brother, Steve, purchased the Brookshire firm, allowing Rachel a well-deserved semi-retirement. She continued to be active in a supporting role until her death, in 2012.

02/09/2026

To our dedicated staff:

This month of love, we recognize our team members whose care, dedication, and kindness make a difference for families every day.

02/06/2026

We invite families to share a favorite memory or a meaningful life lesson learned from a loved one. Names are not required (this is simply a space to reflect, remember, and honor the impact they made.) ❤️

02/03/2026

After a recovery period of three and a half months, Christine Hempel, our Office Manager, has returned to work following heart surgery. The entire team is thrilled to have her back with us.

To celebrate her return to Schmidt Funeral Home - Grand Parkway, Christine was greeted with an enthusiastic surprise featuring 60 pink flamingos, courtesy of our staff.

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02/03/2026

February is a time to show care and compassion. We’re proud to support our community through service, connection, and meaningful outreach.

02/02/2026

Please join us in celebrating Kristina Briner-Levien's 10-year anniversary at Schmidt Funeral Home! Her commitment and care have made a meaningful difference in our community.

Kristina is a lifelong resident of Katy, Texas, and a 2001 graduate of Katy High School, where she was one of the first female wrestlers on the team. She began her career in funeral service in 2013 at Schmidt Funeral Home and earned her funeral director and embalmer licenses in 2014.

Kristina is married to her husband Blake, and together they are raising their three children—Colton, Camerynn, and Brance. Outside of work, she enjoys horseback riding, trail riding, and life on her family farm.

Celebrating 10 years! Thank you, Kristina, for a decade of dedication and compassionate service at Schmidt Funeral Home.

Dedication

01/30/2026

“Just a dog?” Absolutely not! We recognize that pets occupy a cherished place in our hearts and families. Here are three heartfelt ways to honor the memory of your beloved furry companion and celebrate the love you shared:

1. Personalized Memorials - Create a keepsake such as a memorial stone, plaque, or framed photo that truly embodies their unique spirit and the joy they brought into your life.

2. Cremation Keepsakes - Choose a keepsake urn, a piece of jewelry, or a paw-print tribute to keep their memory close to your heart.

3. Meaningful Remembrance - Consider planting a tree or establishing a garden in their honor, or design a cozy memory space at home where you can pause to reflect and cherish their memory.