Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Services in Big Stone Gap, VA
Gilliam Funeral Home has served the Big Stone Gap and Appalachia communities since December 1989, dedicated to providing exceptional service during times of need. Our 100% handicap-accessible facility features ample parking and a covered carport for family convenience. We operate GFH Crematory, Inc., ensuring your loved one never leaves our care throughout the process. Our experienced team offers traditional services, cremation, and memorial options tailored to individual preferences. We specialize in pre-need funeral planning to alleviate future burdens on families.Our 10-step cremation process guarantees transparency and dignity. We honor life stories through personalized ceremonies, whether traditional or contemporary. Our staff includes certified professionals with decades of local experience in funeral services. We maintain 24/7 availability for immediate needs and provide comprehensive support for end-of-life planning. Our commitment to excellence extends to monument procurement and placement through direct partnerships. We prioritize compassionate guidance to help families navigate grief and create meaningful tributes.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Memorial Ceremonies
Monument Placement
Immediate Need Services
Estate Cremation
Family Consultations
End-of-Life Planning
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We operate our own crematory for complete care continuity
- 24/7 availability for immediate funeral needs
- 100% handicap-accessible facility with ample parking
- Personalized pre-need planning options available
- Direct monument procurement from family-owned suppliers
Associations and certifications
- Cremation With Confidence
Services
Cremation Services
Our Cremation With Confidence program offers a transparent 10-step process performed at our owned crematory. Families can choose from traditional visitation followed by cremation, same-day memorial services, or simple cremation options. Each case receives personalized attention with documentation handled by our licensed directors. The cremated remains are available within 24 hours.
Pre-Need Planning
We provide comprehensive pre-need funeral planning to alleviate future burdens on loved ones. Our counselors help document your final wishes through personalized arrangements that can include financial planning options. This service ensures your preferences for burial, cremation, or memorial ceremonies are honored while providing peace of mind for families.
Traditional Funerals
Full-service traditional funerals include visitation, public/private viewing, and formal ceremonies. We provide caskets, vaults, and urns while coordinating cemetery arrangements. Our staff handles all logistics from procession planning to monument placement. Services accommodate religious, cultural, or family-specific traditions with professional guidance throughout the process.
Memorial Ceremonies
We create personalized memorial ceremonies that celebrate individual lives through storytelling, photo displays, and meaningful tributes. Services can be held with or without cremated remains present, featuring customized elements that reflect the deceased's personality, achievements, and relationships while supporting the grieving process for attendees.
Immediate Need Services
Available 24/7 for urgent arrangements, our immediate need services provide prompt assistance with death certificates, transportation, and temporary care. Our team guides families through necessary decisions while offering compassionate support during unexpected losses, ensuring all legal requirements are properly fulfilled without delay.
People
Carl Gilliam
Funeral Director
With decades of experience in Appalachian funeral services, Carl Gilliam leads with compassionate expertise, ensuring families receive personalized care and support during difficult times while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Janet Gilliam
Staff Member
Janet Gilliam contributes to the team's mission through dedicated service, providing administrative and family support while maintaining the Gilliam Funeral Home's tradition of excellence in end-of-life care for the community.
Carl 'Rick' Gilliam, Jr.
Funeral Service Licensee
Following family tradition, Carl 'Rick' Gilliam, Jr. upholds the commitment to compassionate service, combining modern funeral practices with the values established by previous generations to serve Wise County families with dignity.
Sherry Gilliam
Staff Member
Sherry Gilliam supports the team's mission through dedicated service, ensuring operational excellence and personalized family care while maintaining the funeral home's standards of professionalism and compassion during difficult times.
Logan Gilliam
Staff Member
Representing the newest generation of funeral service professionals, Logan Gilliam combines traditional values with contemporary approaches to provide families with meaningful end-of-life solutions and compassionate support.
Questions
What cremation options do you offer?
We provide traditional cremation with visitation, same-day memorial services, and simple cremation options with our 10-step process performed at our owned crematory.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, our pre-need planning service allows you to document preferences and make financial arrangements in advance to relieve family burdens and ensure your wishes are honored.
Are your facilities accessible?
Our 100% handicap-accessible facility has no steps or elevators, with ample parking and a covered carport for family convenience.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
We provide immediate assistance 24 hours daily for unexpected losses, with staff available at (276) 523-7000 to coordinate urgent arrangements.
How does your cremation process work?
Our 10-step cremation process ensures transparency and dignity, with detailed documentation and care from start to finish at our owned GFH Crematory, Inc.
Can I personalize memorial services?
Yes, we create customized ceremonies incorporating personal stories, photos, and meaningful tributes that reflect individual lives and relationships.
