My uncle recently passed away and my family decided to use this funeral home. The director and his…read morewife were very gracious, comforting, and sincere during our time of grief. They made the process a little easier to manage. Also, while talking with them at the funeral home, you kind of forget it's a funeral home, it just has more of a home feel to it. They are really great people that truly care.

I could not have been more comforted and content by the Services and Care that were given to my…read moreFamily and Myself for the unexpected Passing of my Husband. Kim, RK, Dawn, Crystal, Noah (Olivia, the voice of an Angel) and everyone else took the time to explain, embrace, advise and guide us through this most uncertain time of our lives. They were always available, always attentive, always welcoming and extremely patient with the repeated questions. While a Funeral Home/Crematorium is not something that you frequent, this is a place of Love, Kindness, Understanding and Guidance. They are all now a part of our Family and will be Remembered on a daily basis. Without their experience and professional but comforting attention, this could have been anything less than perfect. The whole experience was, in fact, Perfect on all levels. Thank You All. We Love You. Could not recommend more. They will give you a warm hug, take your hand and memorialize your Loved One with Grace and Compassion.

The death of a loved one is tragically the one time when you least need - and yet always have - the…read morestress and burden of expensive, time-sensitive, and difficult decisions heaped upon you. My nearly 95 year old grandmother passed away last year, and my family is so grateful to have chosen Maddox Funeral Home. The entire staff was not only sympathetic and helpful, but they were very sincere without any affectation. We particularly had a lot of interaction with Torena and Keith. Keith was the one who came out to our home the night my grandmother passed away to bring her remains to the Funeral Home. Although it was likely a 45 minute drive for him at about 1 o'clock in the morning, his manner was completely competent, compassionate and kind. It was a very comforting element in that fresh moment of loss. Every step along the way, I found the staff's assistance to be both personally supportive and professionally stabilizing. More than once, I made last minute calls to the office to ask Torena time-sensitive questions - and every time I received the help I needed. Without making or pressuring our decisions, the people at Maddox Funeral Home helped guide us through all the necessary details and choices we needed to make. It really took a burden off our minds to know that nothing was slipping through the cracks, and that everything was being handled well. For those who are in need of such services and may be considering using Maddox Funeral Home, I heartily encourage you to do so. Having their assistance and utilizing their talents at such a critical and difficult time was truly a great blessing for my family. It is a peace, greatly cherished, to know that the final services rendered to my dear grandmother were of such an excellent and respectful nature - and God bless them for that.

First let me say Sammy is amazing. Truly gave my sister the respectful service we needed. The rest…read moreof the staff however RUDE, DISRESPECTFUL, and will lie to you. I was actually told the mishaps I. My sisters case were my family's fault because we changed our minds several times over the couple of days preceding the service. My sister was 48 years old at her passing, very unexpectedly and we were totally unprepared. We did make a few adjustments prior to the service, nothing extraordinary. Just be cautious. Know what you want and for goodness sakes don't make any changes.

I was very impressed with Royston's Middleburg compassion and professionalism from end to end for…read moremy Aunt's service. All her requests were honored with dignity and respect. Dale went above and beyond to ensure everything went off well. He was super responsive and thought of things, you may not think of in times of grief. Carli showed calm and strength on the day of the service as things were being setup. She was kind, compassionate and understanding. Thank you Dale Nichols and the rest of the team at Royston's Middleburg for making this such a smooth experience just as my Aunt wanted. Thank you.

There's something deeply humbling about walking through a cemetery filled with thousands of young…read moremen who never got to finish their story. Men who never made it back home. Never saw old age. Never got the life they thought they still had ahead of them. Just endless rows of white stones stretching across the quiet hills of Winchester, Virginia. More than 5,000 Union soldiers are buried there -- many of them killed in the endless fighting that tore through the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War. Some have names. Many do not. Winchester itself became one of the most fought-over towns in America. The town changed hands over 70 times during the war and saw THREE major battles: * First Winchester (1862) -- Stonewall Jackson launched a surprise attack that sent Union General Nathaniel Banks retreating north in panic. The victory helped turn Jackson into a Confederate legend. * Second Winchester (1863) -- Confederate General Richard Ewell crushed Union defenses just weeks before Gettysburg, capturing thousands of Union soldiers and opening the road north for Lee's invasion. * Third Winchester (1864) -- one of the bloodiest battles in the Shenandoah Valley. Sheridan's Union forces slammed into Confederate lines around forts, fields, and stone walls surrounding the town. Casualties piled up by the thousands. Walking that cemetery today, you realize you aren't looking at one battle. You're looking at years of accumulated sacrifice from the same valley. Young men from Vermont. Ohio farm boys. Massachusetts factory workers. Immigrants from New York. And now they all rest together beneath identical white stones. That's what Memorial Day is really about -- not just history, but remembering the human cost behind it. We were very impressed with the care this area took to preserve these sacred grounds.

Fantastic place with a fantastic tour. Anyone interested in history, architecture, antique…read morefurniture, the arts, agricultural and seeing a rare living history monument should tour Clermont Farm. Bob Stieg, Jr., (the busy CEO), gave us a personal tour geared to our interests. It is obviously his passion, and he willingly and graciously shared his abundant knowledge with enthusiasm. It was easy to arrange a personal tour with Jessica, the Office Manager, who accommodated our schedule. This tour is a treat, and we recommend highly!!!

Beautiful farm dating back to 1700s. It is not open to the public except for rare special events.read more

I would just like to recommend Lyles Funeral Home to all that would need assistance when your love…read moreone's are going to their final resting place. Mr. Lyles is very detail, very professional, and has a compassionate heart for the clients that he is working with. We have used him 4 times and his services has always been outstanding. He will go above and beyond the call of his duty to ensure that customers are satisfy. Job well done every time. Keep up the good work ethics Mr. Eric Lyles. Your Mother would be very proud of you.

Mr. Lyles managed the recent cremation and memorial service for my sister-In-law, Mrs. Roberts. The…read morecare, compassion, professionalism, and impeccable attention to detail was exceptional. Mr. Lyles and his staff made a solemn and difficult process a memorable experience for all who came to honor Mrs. Roberts. Thank you!

SOOOOOOO very happy to have a complete source for clay, glazes pottery and sculpture tools so very…read moreconveniently located in the Valley. That Arline and Mike and Holly are so friendly and helpful is an added bonus!

I'm really happy that the Kiln Doctor is within a reasonable driving distance from my home. They're…read morean excellent resource for both materials and knowledge, and the people who run it are more than happy to sit and talk you through any sorts of questions or problems you're having. I haven't had a chance to get to one of their demonstrations or other events, but I'm looking forward to when I can. I strongly recommend them over buying online - support your local businesses, so when your wheel breaks down you don't have to pay hundreds of dollars just for the shipping to get it repaired far away! Just got my VL Whisper from them, and I'm as happy as can be about it.