Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in North Carolina
Briggs Funeral Home, a family-owned and operated business since 1910, has been serving communities in North Carolina with compassion and dedication. Our team provides personalized funeral services, cremation options, and veterans honors, reflecting our deep-rooted commitment to supporting families during their most difficult times. With locations in Denton and Candor, we combine decades of expertise with a local understanding of community needs.Our licensed professionals offer comprehensive arrangements, including memorialization, grief support, and preplanning resources. As a trusted name in funeral care, we prioritize dignity, respect, and tailored service to meet individual family wishes.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Personalization
Veterans Services
Immediate Need
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- Family-owned and operated for over a century with deep local roots.
- Offer veterans services including military funeral honors and benefits assistance.
- Personalize ceremonies with tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming.
- Provide grief support resources and weekly messages for healing.
- Maintain a 100-year legacy of trusted, dignified funeral care.
Services
Funeral Services
Our traditional funeral services offer meaningful ways to honor loved ones through visitation, chapel or church ceremonies, and graveside gatherings. Families can personalize tributes with stories, music, and displays. Our licensed celebrants provide guidance for healing-focused ceremonies, ensuring each event reflects the unique life of the deceased while offering comfort to grieving families.
Cremation Services
We provide affordable cremation services with customizable memorial options, including traditional funerals followed by cremation or private ceremonies. Families may choose permanent memorialization through urns, columbariums, or scattering. Our eco-friendly aquamation process offers a sustainable alternative, reflecting our commitment to respecting both loved ones and the environment with compassionate, innovative care.
Veterans Services
Briggs Funeral Home specializes in honoring veterans with full military funeral honors, including Taps, rifle details, and flag presentation. We assist families in securing VA benefits, headstones, and burial assistance. Our expertise ensures veterans receive dignified tributes for their service, while families navigate benefits and memorialization options with professional, empathetic support.
Personalization
We create deeply personalized memorials through tribute videos, keepsakes, and themed displays that celebrate a loved one's legacy. Families may incorporate favorite music, photographs, or live streaming for remote attendees. Our directors collaborate closely to design unique services that reflect individual personalities, ensuring meaningful remembrance experiences tailored to family traditions and preferences.
Immediate Need
For families facing sudden loss, we provide immediate assistance with arrangements, documentation, and transportation of remains. Our team offers prompt, compassionate guidance through every step, ensuring respectful care while addressing urgent logistical needs. From initial contact to final services, we prioritize clarity, dignity, and support during unpredictable circumstances.
People
Daniel L. Briggs
President
Daniel L. Briggs, CFSP, has led Briggs Funeral Home since 2019, building on 30 years of industry experience. A Wake Forest University graduate and certified funeral service practitioner, he actively contributes to civic and healthcare boards while managing the family business.
Joan Carroll Briggs
Vice President
Joan C. Briggs, a licensed funeral director since 1989, oversees operations alongside her family. Her career includes public service roles on educational and community boards, reflecting her commitment to civic engagement and compassionate care.
Jack D. Briggs
Former Co-Owner
Jack D. Briggs, deceased, co-owned Briggs Funeral Home for decades. A licensed funeral director and civic leader, he served on educational and community boards and received the Order of The Longleaf Pine for his service to North Carolina.
Scott Yates
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Scott Yates, a licensed funeral service licensee since 1994, supports all locations. His expertise spans embalming, arrangement coordination, and grief support, reflecting his dedication to serving families during challenging times.
Bobby McIntyre
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Bobby McIntyre, a funeral service licensee since 1999, serves Candor and surrounding areas. His education includes degrees from Appalachian State University and Cincinnati College of Funeral Service, combining academic rigor with compassionate care.
Questions
What services do funeral directors provide?
Funeral directors assist with removing and transferring remains, embalming, arranging services, filing legal documents, and connecting families with grief resources.
Why are funerals expensive?
Costs include basic service fees, body preparation, facility use, transportation, and merchandise like caskets, all tailored to family preferences.
Can cremation include funeral services?
Yes, families may hold services before or after cremation, including visitations, memorial ceremonies, or graveside services.
What veterans benefits are available?
Veterans may receive burial flags, headstones, national cemetery plots, and financial assistance through VA programs.
How can I preplan a funeral?
Preplanning involves documenting preferences and optionally prepaying through contracts, ensuring wishes are honored while reducing family burden.
