Vargas-London serves all of Mesquite, TX 24 hours a day. Typical at-need response time to any address in Mesquite is 60 to 90 minutes from our Dallas operations center, roughly 14 miles away. Direct cremation starts at $1,750, memorial cremation at $4,995, and traditional funeral with burial at $6,350 — the same published prices for every family, regardless of ZIP code.
1. Answered live. A real person — not a machine — answers (214) 550-7369 at any hour. 2. Dispatched within the hour. A transfer team is on the road to you. 3. At your side in 60 to 90 minutes. We take over from there — transport, paperwork, and what happens next.
How far is Vargas-London from Mesquite?
From our Dallas office to central Mesquite and nearby landmarks, approximate miles and drive time outside peak hours. These are drive times from our door, not our arrival promise — calls are answered live 24/7, a transfer team is dispatched within the hour, and we are typically at your side within 60 to 90 minutes.
| Location | Address / area | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Our Dallas office to central Mesquite | 14 mi | 22-32 min |
| Dallas Regional Medical Center | 1011 N Galloway Ave | ~22-32 min drive from our door |
| Mesquite Cemetery | 500 N Galloway Ave | ~22-32 min drive from our door |
Serving all of Mesquite
We respond to at-need calls from every part of Mesquite, including Town East, Ranchview, Skyline, Galloway, Creek Crossing, Historic Downtown Mesquite, Balch Springs-adjacent. Our Dallas office on Greenville Avenue places us within a short drive of Mesquite hospitals, care facilities, and places of worship, which keeps our response times short and predictable.
ZIP codes served: 75149, 75150, 75181, 75182, 75185, 75187.
Mesquite hospitals and care facilities
Our staff is familiar with release protocols at every major hospital, hospice, and skilled-nursing facility serving Mesquite residents, including:
- Dallas Regional Medical Center
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe (Rowlett)
- Methodist Dallas Medical Center
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
- Baylor University Medical Center
A licensed director answers live, 24/7 — (214) 550-7369 · Se habla español
Mesquite cemeteries and memorial parks
We coordinate burials, inurnments, and graveside services at area cemeteries commonly chosen by Mesquite families:
- Mesquite Cemetery
- Restland Memorial Park
- Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (veterans)
Veterans: we file the VA burial allowance (up to $2,000 service-connected, $1,002 otherwise) and coordinate DFW National Cemetery honors.
Houses of worship in Mesquite we coordinate with
We have working coordination relationships with parishes, congregations, mosques, temples, and synagogues serving Mesquite. We transport the deceased to the receiving venue, manage timing with clergy, coordinate the order of service, and handle the procession to the cemetery. There is no upcharge for an off-site service at any of these venues. Some of the listings below are regional anchors in nearby cities — we coordinate equally well at venues outside Mesquite where many Mesquite families hold their home congregation membership.
Catholic
- St. Pius X Catholic Church — 3030 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150. Bilingual; primary Catholic parish for Mesquite.
Protestant & non-denominational
- First Baptist Mesquite — (Mesquite, TX). Established Baptist congregation.
- Iglesia Bautista Renacer — (Mesquite). Spanish-language Baptist congregation for Hispanic families.
- First United Methodist Mesquite — (Mesquite, TX). Traditional Methodist services.
Buddhist
- Chua Dai Tong (Vietnamese Buddhist Temple) — 1530 Lonewolf Trail, Mesquite, TX 75149. Vietnamese Mahayana tradition; coordinates 49-day post-cremation rites.
If your home congregation is not listed, we still coordinate. Provide the venue name, address, and clergy contact — we will reach out directly. See our complete DFW vendor directory for officiants, florists, caterers, and more.
Faith and cultural services in Mesquite
Mesquite has sizable Hispanic, African American, and Filipino communities. We coordinate Spanish-language services, Catholic funerals with area parishes, and traditional Baptist and Pentecostal services common across East Dallas County.
County coordination
Mesquite deaths are processed through Dallas County (death certificates, permits). When medical-examiner jurisdiction applies, we coordinate directly with the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office, 2355 N. Stemmons Freeway. We handle all permit applications and filings with the Texas Department of State Health Services at no additional charge.
What Mesquite families typically ask
How fast can you arrive in Mesquite?
Typical response time is 60 to 90 minutes, day or night. When you call, we dispatch immediately — we do not wait for a shift change or for the morning. Our on-call team handles transfers from any address in Mesquite at any hour.
Can Mesquite families arrange services entirely online or by phone?
Yes. Everything from the initial consultation through document signing can be completed by phone, video call, or secure online form. Many Mesquite families never need to travel to us in person, though our Dallas office is open for visits by appointment.
What does a funeral cost in Mesquite?
A traditional funeral with burial starts at $6,350 and a cremation with memorial service is $4,995 — the same published prices for every family in Mesquite. Direct cremation is $1,750 through our direct-cremation service.
Do you coordinate services with Mesquite houses of worship?
Yes. We provide transport and on-site coordination for services held at any church, synagogue, masjid, temple, or gurdwara in Mesquite. There is no upcharge for off-site services.
What about veteran burial benefits?
Honorably discharged veterans who lived in Mesquite are typically eligible for burial at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at no cost, along with a federal burial allowance, flag, and military honors. We file all VA paperwork free of charge. See our veteran benefits guide for details.