Our History
When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.
Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
We are a family owned and operated funeral home. Our locations allow us to offer a complete funeral service under one company. We are committed to providing service with dignity and professionalism.
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Elizabeth Santos, Chief Operations & Financial Manager, Vice President of Lord and I Cemeteries Inc., Pre-Need Coun
Mrs. Santos is a proud graduate of McAllen Memorial High School, class of 1986. She then went on to have an incredible career in retail where she had the opportunity in spear-heading the openings and establishment of many large retail clothing stores in the capacities of Design Manager and General Manager. Elizabeth had the opportunity of opening stores all over Texas, such as: Charlotte Ruse, Bebe, Express, and Ann Taylor. As time passed, she then realized that her ability to lead, guide, and comfort was needed at the home front. Since then, Elizabeth has been the backbone to our firm from the moment of our inception in 1998, and even prior. She is also a proud graduate of Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services. Elizabeth works daily with our families in serving them as they prepare for their future arrangements, and aids in any and all our daily operations. From training staff, to guiding families, and running all financial components regarding our firm. She is always the first lead her staff and client families with kindness, gentleness, and patience to their next steps and/or through the grieving process. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys running, spending time with her family, studying her Bible, spending time at her local Church, and caring for her fur children: Mia, Leo, and Ella. You may feel free to contact Elizabeth at [email protected]
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Grace Michelle Santos, Funeral Director, Officer of Lord and I Cemeteries Inc., Pre-Need Counselor
Grace Michelle is a Rio Grande Valley native. She is a proud graduate of Sharyland Pioneer High School, class of 2017. After graduation, she decided to study business at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston that very same Fall. During those three years, Grace had the opportunity to work for the College of Business all three years as an Academic Support Assistant, and teach hundreds of students a week a required Management Information Systems Course. During this time, Grace also continued to represent and speak on behalf of Hispanic, first generation college students from the Rio Grande Valley at multiple conferences and events. In December of 2020, she graduated from the C.T. Bauer College of Business with her degree in Accounting. Grace then decided it was time to begin the next step: Mortuary school. Grace grew up observing the way her family served their community, and the difference they were able to make in the lives of those who lived near and far. She is now a graduate of the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, as well as a licensed Funeral Director . Grace is one of our current office managers, and you will find her aiding our client families as they prepare themselves for their future arrangements, wish to purchase cemetery property, making arrangements, or aid in the financial sector at our firm. During her free time, you will find her serving at her local church, serving as a mentor for the Sharyland ISD Student Mentorship Program, reading, baking, cooking, and caring for her fur siblings: Mia, Leo, and Ella. You may reach Grace Michelle Santos at [email protected]
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Christian T. Santos, Office Manager, Secretary of Lord and I Cemeteries Inc.
Christian Tabitha Santos is a Rio Grande Valley native. She is a proud graduate of Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, where she earned both her high school diploma and Associate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from South Texas College in 2018. After graduation, she decided to pursue a Bachelor degree in finance and a minor in business management at the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. During those two years, she had the opportunity to work for the College of Business as an Academic Support Assistant, tutoring hundreds of students a week on a required Management Information Systems Course. She currently attends the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service where she is studying to earn her dual licenses in Funeral Directing and Embalming. Christian is one of our current office managers, you will find her aiding our client families in preparing their loved ones’ funeral services. You may reach her at [email protected]
