Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Hurricane, WV
Allen Funeral Home has been serving families in the Hurricane community since 1916. As a family-owned business spanning four generations, we are dedicated to providing personalized and professional service with a commitment to care for every family as if they were our own. Our 24/7 availability ensures support during every client's time of need, combining tradition with modern funeral practices. We emphasize pre-planning options to ease future burdens and offer specialized services for veterans. Our team maintains active involvement in local community organizations and professional associations.With deep roots in Hurricane since our founding, we understand the importance of honoring lives through meaningful ceremonies. Our staff includes licensed funeral directors trained at accredited institutions. We provide grief support resources and maintain partnerships with local florists to streamline floral tributes. Our facility has been located at 2837 Main Street since 1932, serving as a trusted local resource for over a century.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Veterans' Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1916 with four generations of local experience
- 24/7 availability for immediate compassionate assistance
- Specialized veterans' burial services and military honors
- Personalized pre-need planning with guaranteed pricing options
- Licensed directors trained at accredited funeral service colleges
What people say
Compassionate care
Military procession
Multi-generational service
Personalized attention
Professional expertise
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We provide comprehensive funeral planning services tailored to individual preferences. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, from casket selection to service coordination. Services include death certificate processing, obituary preparation, and clergy coordination, with options for both traditional and contemporary memorials.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization choices while maintaining dignity and respect. We assist with urn selection, scattering arrangements, and memorial service planning. Options include direct cremation and traditional cremation with viewing, accommodating both religious and secular preferences.
Pre-Need Planning
Pre-arrangement services allow individuals to document personal wishes and lock in current pricing. We offer home consultations and customized plans that guarantee future service execution. This service alleviates family decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Veterans' Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, military funeral honors, and government benefit coordination. We assist with headstone applications and burial flag procurement, honoring service members' contributions through appropriate ceremonial recognition.
Grief Support
Our grief support program provides daily email resources for one year following loss. We offer personalized aftercare and connect families with community support networks, continuing our commitment beyond the initial funeral services through long-term emotional assistance.
People
Noah Richard Allen
Founder
Established Allen Funeral Home in 1916 after operating a department store. Active community leader at First Baptist Church. Served as foundation for family funeral service tradition.
Elton Elsworth Tony Allen
Second Generation Director
Graduated from Cincinnati School of Embalming in 1938. Expanded business operations and served local government. Maintained professional affiliations including WV Funeral Directors Association.
Don Richard Allen
Third Generation Director
Entered business after graduating from Kentucky School of Embalming in 1964. Continued family tradition with community-focused service until passing in 2002.
Gregory Don Allen
President/Licensed Director
Fourth generation director graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in 1989. Licensed for pre-need insurance arrangements. Active in professional associations since 1989.
Wesley Richard Allen
Vice President/Funeral Director
Joined family business after graduating from Mid-America College in 2000. Former volunteer firefighter. Maintains professional memberships while serving local families.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customizable pre-arrangement plans with guaranteed pricing. Services can be planned in advance through our online form or home consultations.
Do you handle veterans' burial benefits?
Yes, we assist with VA headstone applications, burial flags, and military honors. Our staff processes all necessary paperwork for veterans' benefits.
What cremation services do you offer?
We provide direct cremation, traditional cremation with viewing, and memorial service options. Urn selection and scattering arrangements are also available.
Are you available after hours?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency services.
How do you support grieving families?
We provide daily grief support emails for one year and connect families with local support resources following their loss.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily serving Hurricane, WV and surrounding areas with compassionate funeral services since 1916.
