Our Story
Guiding San Antonio families with honesty and heart.
Your final arrangements are one of the most important decisions you can make for your family. Planning ahead can help relieve emotional and financial stress when your loved ones need you most.
Call 210-854-9095 to learn more about your pre-need options.

Our Mission
Planning Today for Peace Tomorrow
At Serenity Planning, our mission is simple: to help families plan today so they can have peace of mind tomorrow. We understand how difficult funeral decisions can become when arrangements have not been made in advance.
During a time of grief, families should be able to focus on remembering and honoring their loved one rather than worrying about difficult decisions and unexpected arrangements. That is why we believe pre-planning is an act of love.
Our goal is not simply to provide funeral plans. Our goal is to serve families through education, honest guidance and personal attention.
Why Pre-Planning Matters
An Act of Love for Your Family
Planning ahead removes guesswork and gives your loved ones clear direction during an emotional time. It allows you to make thoughtful decisions on your own terms, free from time pressure or financial strain on your family.
Founder

Ricardo Mercado
“Plan Today. Protect Tomorrow. Give Your Family Peace of Mind.”
People First
Every conversation starts with listening.
Our Community
Proudly serving San Antonio families.
A Brighter Tomorrow
Helping families feel prepared and at ease.
My Why
A Promise My Mother Made to Our Family
My passion for helping families plan ahead for their final arrangements comes from a very personal place — my mother.
Back in 1986, my mother made a decision that would have a lasting impact on our family. She purchased a pre-need funeral plan and made the commitment to pay for it ahead of time. In just eight years, her plan was completely paid for.
At the time, we may not have fully understood how important that decision would become.
My mother passed away eight years ago. When that difficult day came, our family was already dealing with the pain of losing someone we loved. But there was one major burden we did not have to carry: we did not have to worry about how we were going to pay for her funeral arrangements.
My mother had already taken care of it. She had planned ahead. She had made the decisions. She had paid for her plan years before she ever needed it.
That experience stayed with me. I saw firsthand how planning ahead can give a family something incredibly valuable during one of lifes most difficult moments — peace of mind.
That is what motivated me to begin helping other families with pre-need funeral plans.
I want families to have the same opportunity my mother gave us. I want people to understand that pre-planning is not about thinking negatively or expecting something bad to happen. It is about taking care of the people you love.
When you plan ahead, you can make your wishes known, help protect your family from unexpected financial stress, and give them the comfort of knowing that you took care of these important decisions in advance.
My mother planned for our future, and her preparation became a gift to our family. Now, my mission is to help other families do the same.
I do not share this message simply because it is my profession. I share it because I have lived it.
Our Approach
How We Support Every Family
Education First
We explain every option clearly, in plain language.
Pressure-Free Planning
No sales pressure — ever. Just honest guidance.
Personal Attention
Every family's situation is treated individually.
Community Commitment
We're proud to serve San Antonio and beyond.
