Uvalde funeral homes won’t charge grieving families after Texas school shooting

A Texas town torn apart by an elementary school massacre is doing its best to support each other.

At least two funeral homes in Uvalde, where a gunman killed 19 children and two adults Tuesday, have promised to provide free services for families burying their loved ones.

“We have fought together as a community and we will pull together as one now in our time of need,” Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home wrote on Facebook. “Hillcrest will be assisting families with NO COST for funerals for all involved in today’s horrific events. Prayer for our small amazing town.”

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A woman cries as she leaves the Uvalde Civic Center Tuesday. (William Luther/)

Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary also made a similar offer.

“For over 60 years, we have supported Uvalde and beyond. Today, our resolve is stronger than ever,” the funeral home wrote on Facebook.

“We are here for the people of Uvalde and our professionals are currently at Robb Elementary assisting law enforcement. As the situation develops and we have the opportunity to assist our community, not one family will be charged for our services.”

People react outside the Civic Center. (Dario Lopez-Mills/)

GoFundMe has also created a verified hub for fundraisers for victims and their families.

Salvador Ramos, 18, allegedly shot his grandmother, then drove off before crashing his car outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Tuesday morning. After police tried and failed to stop him, Ramos allegedly walked into the school and opened fire, killing 19 students and two teachers.

Ramos was eventually shot and killed by responding law enforcement officers.