Serenity Planning — Pre-Need Services

Give Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind

Affordable burial and cremation planning with compassionate, pressure-free guidance for families in San Antonio and surrounding communities.

Plan Today. Peace Tomorrow.

No Pressure • No Obligation • Honest Guidance

Pressure-Free Guidance

No pressure. Just caring support.

Personalized Planning

Plans designed around your wishes.

Affordable Options

Understand your available options clearly.

Family Peace of Mind

Reduce difficult decisions for your loved ones.

Why Families Choose Us

Why Choose Serenity Planning?

Compassionate Guidance

Personal, caring support at every step.

No-Pressure Consultations

Ask questions freely — no obligation, ever.

Options for Every Budget

Plans that fit your financial circumstances.

Local San Antonio Service

Proudly serving families across our community.

Helping Families Plan Ahead

So your loved ones are never left guessing.

Serenity Planning — Ricardo Mercado, Founder

About Serenity Planning

Planning Ahead Is an Act of Love

When you plan in advance, you spare your loved ones difficult decisions during an emotional time. Its one of the most caring gifts you can give your family.

“A small decision today can make a big difference tomorrow.”

People First

Our Community

A Brighter Tomorrow

Our Services

Ways We Help You Plan Ahead

Pre-Need Funeral Planning Consultation

A caring, no-pressure conversation to discuss your wishes, answer your questions, and explain available funeral and cremation options.

  • No-pressure conversation
  • Clear explanations
  • Your questions answered honestly

Burial Pre-Need Plans

Plan important burial arrangements ahead of time and choose services that reflect your wishes and financial circumstances.

  • Document your burial wishes
  • Understand available options
  • Reduce future family stress

Cremation Pre-Need Plans

Understand cremation options and document your wishes clearly so your family knows exactly what you want.

  • Clear documentation
  • Flexible planning
  • Peace of mind for your family

Funeral & Memorial Service Planning

Plan a traditional funeral, visitation, memorial service, or personalized celebration of life.

  • Traditional or personalized services
  • Visitation and memorial planning
  • Guidance every step

Personalized Funeral Planning

Create a plan that reflects your personality, beliefs, traditions and personal wishes.

  • Reflects your personality
  • Honors beliefs and traditions
  • Meaningful for your family

Affordable Pre-Need Planning

Review available plans and payment arrangements to help select an option appropriate for your circumstances.

  • Transparent information
  • Options for various budgets
  • No-pressure guidance

Family Protection Through Advance Planning

Give your loved ones clear direction and reduce difficult decisions during an emotional time.

  • Clear direction for your family
  • Fewer difficult decisions
  • An act of love

Guidance Every Step of the Way

We explain terminology, answer questions and guide you through your options before you make decisions.

  • Plain-language explanations
  • Patient, personal guidance
  • Confidence in your decisions

Lock In Today's Pricing

Discuss available plans and pricing options with us before costs may change in the future.

Pricing and availability are not guaranteed and may vary by provider and plan selection.

Most Plans Include a Casket

Many of our pre-need plans include a casket as part of the arrangement, helping simplify your planning process.

Plan inclusions vary by provider and selected arrangement.

Why Plan Ahead

The Benefits of Planning Today

Make Your Wishes Known

Document exactly what you want, in your own words.

Reduce Family Stress

Give your family clarity during a difficult time.

Understand Your Options

Learn about burial, cremation and service choices.

Plan Around Your Budget

Review options that fit your financial circumstances.

Prepare at Your Own Pace

No pressure, no deadlines — just guidance when you're ready.

Receive Personal Guidance

Work with someone who genuinely cares about your family.

Ricardo Mercado

My Why: A Promise My Mother Made to Our Family

In 1986, my mother made a decision that changed our familys future — she purchased a pre-need funeral plan and paid it off over eight years. When she passed away, our family was already grieving, but there was one burden we never had to carry: how to pay for her arrangements. She had already taken care of it. That experience is why I do this work today.

Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow. Give Your Family Peace of Mind.

Ricardo Mercado, Founder

Our Process

How It Works

01

Schedule a Conversation

02

Tell Us Your Wishes

03

Understand Your Options

04

Choose What Feels Right

05

Give Your Family Clear Direction

Testimonials

What Families Are Saying

Client testimonials coming soon.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-need funeral planning means documenting your funeral or cremation wishes in advance, so your family has clear direction and fewer decisions to make during a difficult time.

Give Your Family the Gift of Peace of Mind

No Pressure. No Obligation. Just Honest Guidance.