Reviewed for accuracy by Carlos Vargas, Texas Licensed Funeral Director (TFSC License No. 119648) · Last reviewed January 27, 2026
Cremation and funeral services for a Plano death and a Frisco death follow almost identical processes, but they are handled by two different counties. Plano and most of Frisco fall under Collin County, which means death certificates, cremation permits, and (when applicable) Medical Examiner review all route through the Collin County Administration Building in McKinney. A small portion of western Frisco crosses into Denton County, which handles its own filing. The differences are administrative, not practical — both counties issue permits within similar timelines and Vargas-London files everything on the family's behalf.
What's the same about Plano and Frisco cremations
- Same state law (Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 716)
- Same 48-hour minimum waiting period before cremation
- Same required documents (physician's certification of death, cremation authorization signed by legal next of kin)
- Same published pricing at Vargas-London: $895 direct cremation, $2,495 memorial cremation, $5,495+ traditional funeral with burial
- Same response time window: roughly 30-60 minutes from our Dallas operations center
- Same multi-faith coordination: Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist services honored in both communities
Where the counties differ
Plano: Collin County
Every Plano address falls within Collin County. Plano deaths are processed through the Collin County Administration Building at 2300 Bloomdale Road in McKinney. When a death requires Medical Examiner review (unexpected, unattended, or suspicious circumstances), the case goes to the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office at 700 Wilmeth Road in McKinney, which operates its own forensic pathology services.
Typical Collin County timelines:
- Certified death certificates: 1-2 weeks after filing
- Cremation permits: 24-48 hours after authorization paperwork is complete
- Medical Examiner clearance (when applicable): 48-72 hours for routine cases, longer for cases requiring toxicology
Frisco: mostly Collin, partly Denton
Most of Frisco is in Collin County and follows the same process as Plano. However, Frisco's western edge (roughly west of the Dallas North Tollway) falls within Denton County. If your loved one passed at a Frisco address west of the tollway, the filing routes through the Denton County Medical Examiner's Office and Denton County Records instead of Collin County.
Practical implications for families:
- Death certificates are requested from a different county clerk
- Medical Examiner cases (when applicable) are reviewed in Denton, not McKinney
- Timing is generally similar between the two counties — both issue permits within 48 hours of complete paperwork
- Cremation authorization and transfer logistics are unaffected
How do I know which county my Frisco address is in?
The Dallas North Tollway is the rough dividing line. If you live east of the tollway (including Stonebriar, Newman Village, The Trails), you are in Collin County. If you live west of the tollway (including Phillips Creek Ranch and parts of West Frisco), you may be in Denton County. The Collin County Appraisal District website and the City of Frisco's address lookup can confirm.
Which cemeteries do Plano and Frisco families typically use?
For Plano families
- Ridgeview Memorial Park (3120 W Parker Rd, Plano) — the most common choice for Plano families
- Restland Memorial Park (Dallas) — a frequent choice, particularly for mixed-family or multi-county interments
- Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery — for eligible veterans
For Frisco families
- Ridgeview Memorial Park (Plano) — same reasons
- Frisco Cemetery (8484 Main St, Frisco) — historic cemetery for long-tenured Frisco families
- Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery — for eligible veterans
Does any of this affect the family's cost?
No. The filing fees (cremation permit, death certificate copies) are the same across the two counties and are passed through at actual cost with no markup. Vargas-London's service pricing is identical for every family regardless of county or ZIP code.
When a death crosses counties — passed away in Plano, family in Frisco (or vice versa)
The place of passing determines the filing county, not the family's residence. If your loved one passed at Medical City Plano while you live in Frisco, Collin County handles the filing (since both Plano and most of Frisco are Collin). If passing occurred at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas and the family lives in Plano, Dallas County handles the filing even though the family returns home to Plano.
Vargas-London coordinates with all surrounding counties and handles the filing regardless of where the crossing happens.
Frequently asked
Do Plano and Frisco families pay the same price for cremation?
Yes. $895 direct cremation, $2,495 memorial cremation, $5,495+ traditional funeral — same for every family we serve in Collin County, Denton County, or anywhere else in the DFW metroplex.
If my loved one passed in Plano but lived in Frisco, what happens?
The death is filed in the county of the place of passing (Collin). Certified death certificates come from Collin County. The family can still hold services anywhere they choose.
How fast can Vargas-London respond to a death in Plano vs. Frisco?
Plano: 30-50 minutes typical response time. Frisco: 35-60 minutes. Both from our Dallas operations center, 24 hours a day.