Funeral and cremation services in Deming
Deming is the county seat of Luna County, with 14,758 residents in the 2020 Census, 33 miles north of the Mexico border. Two funeral homes are in town: Baca's Funeral Chapels, established in 1975 with its own crematory and answered around the clock, and Terrazas Funeral Chapels, providing funeral care since 2005.
Veterans
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Bayard National Cemetery near Silver City; the VA's directions from Deming are U.S. 180 north for 49 miles. Burial there is free for eligible veterans, including the headstone. Terrazas says it helps families apply for veterans benefits. See veterans burial benefits in New Mexico.
Cremation in Deming
Baca's says it owns and operates its own crematory, Mimbres Crematory, and handles the receiving and forwarding of remains for families bringing a loved one home from elsewhere. Terrazas doesn't say where cremations are done, so ask if keeping your loved one in one provider's care matters to you.
What it costs
None of the Deming providers listed here publish prices online, so call and ask for the General Price List. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, every funeral home must give you itemized prices on request, including over the phone. The best comparison question is: "What is your total price for a direct cremation, including pickup, the state's $230 cremation-permit fee and tax?" For reference, published direct cremation prices across New Mexico range from $895 to $3,604 (see every published price).