Arlene Franklin began her career in funeral service at Mission Park Funeral Home in San Antonio, where she met her husband, Charles. Together, they founded Franklin Funeral Home in 1995, building a family-owned business dedicated to serving the Floresville community and surrounding areas. After many years of devoted service, Arlene has retired from daily operations but remains the proud owner of Franklin Funeral Home.
Charlie Franklin has been a part of Franklin Funeral Home since he was just 16 years old, working first alongside his father, then his mother, and now his wife. Having spent most of his life in funeral service, Charlie brings years of experience and a deep connection to the families and community he serves.
Charlie grew up in Floresville and is a Floresville High School alumni. He attended mortuary school at San Antonio College. Outside of the funeral home, Charlie is a professional guitarist and vocalist who performs alongside his wife. He also enjoys coaching a local softball team, carrying on his father's lifelong passion for the game.
Krystal Franklin serves as the Funeral Director in Charge of Franklin Funeral Home, where she works alongside her husband, Charlie, in his family's business. After graduating first in her class at Floresville High School, Krystal attended Trinity University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music in Education. She spent thirteen years teaching elementary music to the children of her community before finding a new calling in funeral service. She went on to graduate from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, where she was inducted into the National Funeral Service Honor Society, and earned her Texas Funeral Director's License.
Though her classroom days are behind her, Krystal's teacher's heart remains, and she is dedicated to helping families navigate the funeral planning process, one family and one question at a time. Outside of the funeral home, Krystal and her husband of over twenty years perform together in a country band while raising three musical children who have become pretty good at loading a flower van.