Tremendous service, they do everything they can to help during a family's time of need.read more

From the owner: At Scott Funeral Home, we provide a comfortable experience for your family during a most difficult…read moretime. We are honored to help our community by providing respectful Chatham, VA Funeral Home services.

Very recently, in May 2024, I contacted ten funeral homes in the geographic area around and near…read moreme, about obtaining direct cremation services for myself. I was looking for a very competitive price as all I'm interested in is a DIRECT CREMATION. I will tell you, Finch and Finch quoted me the highest price of any of the funeral homes that I called for pricing. I was absolutely shocked at the high price that I was quoted considering that I am very close by and require minimal services. I will not ever consider doing business with a firm like this that, who, in my humble opinion, grossly over charges its customers.

They did reach out to me. And my assessment of them still stands. They don't care about spending…read moreOUR money! Don't use! There are better options in the area. Look around.

My family was well taken care of by Tim Murphy. He was wonderful and the funeral service for my…read morefather-in-law was well done. The fees were quite reasonable. Bravo to Updike!

The people at Updike's are amazing! My husband's father (James Larry Brown) passed away and his…read morebody was taken to Updike's and we couldn't be more pleased with the service and care that we received. Tim Matthews is a wonderful man! He was very honest & helpful & so thoughtful throughout the whole thing...from the initial visit to the end of the burial. I highly recommend Updike Funeral Home if you are looking for the Best in Bedford! Sincerely, Paul & Ruby Brown

Our family received the utmost in care and concern when dealing with Jonathan Bennett at Whitten…read morePark Avenue. He was patient, considerate, and worked with our small budget. Many thanks for the kind and thoughtful care that we received.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

Compassionate is a great way to describe them they were a pleasure to work with during a very hard…read moretime.

Ashleigh was the best and very helpful and patient in my time of need also she was extremely…read moreaccomodating

We contacted Sacred Shine a few weeks ago to revitalize our Dad's headstone ! this was something…read morethat was long overdue . Kendall from Sacred Shine detailed and cleaned it to perfection! Highly recommend for any needed headstone detailing .

From the owner: At Sacred Shine, we treat every headstone with the care and respect it deserves. What makes our…read moreheadstone detailing service special is our heartfelt dedication to honoring legacies through meticulous cleaning, gentle restoration, and personal touches like before-and-after photos and small American flags for veterans. We’re not just cleaning stone — we’re preserving memories and bringing dignity back to every stone, one shine at a time with compassion and excellence.

Oh my! I have been involved in helping my family with funeral arrangements for many years. Staying…read moreon top of every detail can be stressful. We used Tharpe to funeralize my nephew who died on April 11, 2026. The director, Kym...met with us on April 15th and she was ABSOLUTELY the best and professional. She knew her stuff!!! She welcomed us and helped planned a top notch full Cremation Service. There was nothing we asked that she did not have an answer for and made suggestions that made our family feel at ease. ​His children were so proud of how Tharpe handled their or dad. Tharpe Funeral and Crematory is the way to go!!! Thank you Kym...our family is grateful to you! And I feel like I've made a new friend!

Just impeccable people. Murrell Thornhill directed my Grandmother's funeral with great diligence…read moreand care. We are extremely grateful for the high quality of service and kindness shown to us and our family.