About Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands is an established family neighborhood in Northeast Dallas, bounded roughly by LBJ Freeway (I-635) to the north, Skillman Street to the west, Northwest Highway to the south, and Plano Road to the east. It is known for its wooded, mature-tree streets, its strong ties to the Richardson Independent School District (Lake Highlands feeder pattern), and its proximity to White Rock Lake — one of the largest greenspaces in the city. Families who grew up in the neighborhood often stay; three-generation households are common, which is part of why so many arrangements here begin with a phone call from an adult child on behalf of a parent who lived here for decades.
Our office at 12101 Greenville Avenue #118 sits just north of the neighborhood along the Greenville corridor. From the front door to most Lake Highlands addresses is 10 to 20 minutes without traffic, and our on-call transfer vehicle is staged so that a home or facility removal in the 75238 / 75231 / 75243 ZIPs typically arrives within 60 to 90 minutes of your first call — often faster overnight when Central Expressway and LBJ are clear.
ZIP codes served: 75238 (core Lake Highlands / White Rock), 75231 (south along Skillman toward Vickery Meadow), 75243 (north Lake Highlands / Moss Park / LBJ corridor).
Landmarks & community anchors
- White Rock Lake — the western edge of the neighborhood; a common site for memorial walks and family gatherings.
- Flag Pole Hill — the elevated overlook on the east side of the lake at Northwest Highway.
- Lake Highlands North Recreation Center — 9940 White Rock Trail; community rooms occasionally used for receptions.
- Lake Highlands High School and the Lake Highlands feeder pattern — the identity anchor for many multigenerational Lake Highlands families.
- White Rock Valley Park and the neighborhood's tree-lined creek trails.
- The Hill (former Lake Highlands Town Center) — the mixed-use redevelopment at Skillman and Walnut Hill.
At-need response in Lake Highlands
When a Lake Highlands family calls, we do not wait for a shift change or morning business hours. Carlos Vargas, Texas Licensed Funeral Director (TFSC #119648), is reachable directly, and a transfer vehicle is dispatched from our Greenville Avenue office within minutes of the call. Authorization paperwork, the transfer itself, and the initial arrangement conference can all begin inside the first hour — whether the death occurred at home, at a hospital, at a hospice inpatient unit, or at a skilled-nursing facility. We come to you for the arrangement conference; you do not have to drive anywhere in the first 24 hours unless you want to.
Hyper-local references for Lake Highlands families
The names below are the hospitals, cemeteries, houses of worship, and vendors that Lake Highlands families most often need when planning a service. We hold working coordination relationships with each and can handle the phone calls on your behalf when helpful.
Hospitals & care facilities near Lake Highlands
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas — 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231. Roughly 5 to 8 minutes from central Lake Highlands via Walnut Hill or Central Expressway.
- Medical City Dallas — 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230. About 10 minutes west via Forest Lane; large trauma and cardiac referral center for the Northeast Dallas corridor.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – White Rock — 9440 Poppy Drive, Dallas, TX 75218 (formerly Doctors Hospital at White Rock). Approximately 10 minutes southeast along Northwest Highway.
- Children's Medical Center Dallas – Legacy Campus — 7609 Preston Road, Plano, TX 75024. About 20 minutes north via the Dallas North Tollway for pediatric cases.
- Faith Presbyterian Hospice T. Boone Pickens Center — 12379 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251. About 8 minutes north via LBJ; the inpatient hospice most often used by Lake Highlands families.
Nearest cemeteries and drive times
- Restland Memorial Park — 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75243. About 5 minutes north of the neighborhood; the most common choice for Lake Highlands burials and mausoleum entombments.
- Sparkman/Hillcrest Memorial Park — 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225. Roughly 15 minutes west; a traditional choice for families with roots in Preston Hollow or the Park Cities.
- Calvary Hill Cemetery (Catholic) — 3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, TX 75220. About 20 minutes west; the Diocese of Dallas cemetery frequently used by St. James parishioners.
- Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery — 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211. About 40 minutes southwest; VA-administered for eligible veterans and eligible dependents.
Houses of worship in or near Lake Highlands
- St. James Catholic Church — 8200 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75243. Bilingual (English/Spanish) parish; the closest Catholic church to central Lake Highlands.
- Lake Highlands United Methodist Church — 9033 Kingsley Road, Dallas, TX 75238. Long-established neighborhood Methodist congregation.
- Watermark Community Church — 7540 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75251. Non-denominational; large chapel and reception facilities along the LBJ corridor.
- Wilshire Baptist Church — 4316 Abrams Road, Dallas, TX 75214. Progressive Baptist congregation south of the neighborhood, familiar to many longtime residents.
- Tifereth Israel Congregation — 10909 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75230. Conservative Jewish congregation serving Lake Highlands and Preston Hollow families.
- Islamic Association of North Texas (IANT) — 840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081. About 10 minutes north; the primary masjid for many Lake Highlands Muslim families.
Florists serving Lake Highlands
- McShan Florist — 10311 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218. Family-owned since 1948; delivers throughout Lake Highlands.
- Avant Garden — 4900 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75254. Contemporary arrangements; delivers to Restland and Sparkman/Hillcrest.
Common questions from Lake Highlands families
How quickly can you arrive if a death occurs at home in 75238?
Most home transfers in the 75238, 75231, and 75243 ZIPs are on-scene within 60 to 90 minutes of the first call, and often sooner overnight. If you are unsure whether to call 911, hospice, or us first, call us — we will walk you through the sequence in plain language.
Can services be held at St. James or at Lake Highlands United Methodist?
Yes. We coordinate directly with the parish office or church staff on scheduling, clergy availability, music, and any denomination-specific requirements. There is no additional fee for that coordination.
Is Restland the only cemetery option for Lake Highlands?
No. Restland is the closest and most common choice, but we regularly arrange services at Sparkman/Hillcrest, Calvary Hill (Catholic), and DFW National Cemetery for eligible veterans. We can also coordinate ground burial, mausoleum entombment, cremation with inurnment, or shipping of cremated remains to a family plot in another state.
What does a direct cremation cost for a Lake Highlands family?
Our published direct-cremation price is $1,750, all-inclusive of transfer within Dallas County, refrigeration, filing, the cremation itself, and a temporary container. That price is the same for every family; there is no separate Lake Highlands rate. Traditional funerals begin at $6,350. Our full General Price List is available online and at the funeral home.
Do you offer Spanish-language arrangement conferences?
Yes. Arrangements can be conducted entirely in Spanish, and we routinely coordinate bilingual services at St. James and other bilingual parishes.
Full Dallas coverage
Lake Highlands is part of our full Dallas service area, which includes coordination with all Dallas hospitals, cemeteries, and houses of worship. Read our dedicated Dallas page for the full list.
Start with a call
Whether you need immediate at-need care, want pricing information, or are exploring pre-planning, the first conversation is always free and unpressured. Call (214) 550-7369 or contact our team online.