Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Salem, WV
Founded in 1985, Davis Funeral Home & Crematory has served Salem and surrounding areas for over 29 years as a locally owned and operated business. We maintain a standard of excellence in funeral and cremation services, with a professional and caring staff dedicated to providing personalized, affordable options tailored to families' needs. Our facility features a spacious visitation room, updated family lounge, and large parking area, and we are the only funeral home in Salem that owns and operates its own crematory in Harrison County.We prioritize ensuring your loved one never leaves our care, offering unique personalization options for caskets, urns, memorial videos, and more. With decades of combined experience, our team brings deep local knowledge and a commitment to restoring value to the funeral industry through compassionate service.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans' Honors
Pre-Planning
Urn Store
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Locally owned and operated since 1985 with deep community roots
- Only funeral home in Salem with an on-site crematory in Harrison County
- Personalized memorialization options for caskets, urns, and videos
- 24/7 availability to serve families during times of need
- Experienced staff with decades of combined funeral service expertise
Services
Funeral Services
We provide traditional funeral services with customizable options including visitations, viewings, and graveside ceremonies. Our staff guides families through every step, ensuring meaningful tributes that honor loved ones' lives. Services can be tailored to cultural, religious, or personal preferences.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory allows us to maintain continuous care of your loved one. We offer cremation with memorial services, private urn burials, or scattering options. Cremation services include personalized ceremonies and keepsake urn selections.
Veterans' Honors
We specialize in military funeral honors, including flag presentation, Taps playing, and coordination with VA benefits. Our team ensures veterans receive full military honors and assistance with headstone applications or burial flag requests.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-arrangement services let individuals plan their own funerals in advance, reducing family burdens. We offer online planning tools and consultations to document personal wishes for service details and financial arrangements.
Urn Store
We provide a selection of urns, keepsake containers, and memorial items for ashes. Our store offers personalized options including engraved urns, biodegradable vessels, and custom memorial jewelry to honor loved ones uniquely.
People
David W Bolyard Jr.
Owner/Managing Director
A West Virginia native with over 25 years in funeral services, David founded Bolyard Funeral Home in 2007 and co-founded Mountain Funeral Group. He combines mortuary science expertise with community leadership experience.
Morgan Mayfield
Owner/Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director operating Morgan Funeral Home since 1979. He graduated with honors from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and brings decades of experience in personalized family care.
Rev. James Harris
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Retired Marine with 26 years service, licensed funeral director in WV, and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science graduate. Pastors Bethel AME Church and provides compassionate end-of-life services.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and veterans' honors. Services can be customized for cultural, religious, or personal preferences.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-arrangement services allowing individuals to document their wishes and make financial arrangements ahead of time through our online planning tools.
Do you handle veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we assist with military honors, VA headstone applications, burial flags, and coordination of benefits for eligible veterans and their families.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Salem and Harrison County, with additional service to surrounding areas in West Virginia.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes, our team is available 24/7 to assist families with immediate needs and transportation arrangements.
