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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Pleasant Hill, MO
Founded in 1959, Wallace Funeral Homes has served Pleasant Hill as a family-owned and operated funeral service provider. Our three-generation legacy began with James C. and Martha Wallace, continuing through Marcia Wallace McConville, Justin G. McConville, and Sarahjill Bricker. We specialize in comprehensive funeral arrangements, monument services, and grief support while maintaining deep roots in the local community. Our staff provides personalized assistance with funeral planning, monument installation, and memorialization services backed by a one-year guarantee. Embedded in Pleasant Hill's history since 1870, we share in the joys and sorrows of families who have called this town home for generations.Our services include pre-planning options, monument restoration, floral tributes, and government marker installations. We remain committed to honoring lives through traditional funeral ceremonies and modern memorialization techniques. As the only local family-owned funeral home, we combine generational expertise with compassionate care. Our facility features in-house monument setting, lettering, and leveling capabilities for both new and historic markers. This enduring family commitment ensures we continue serving the community with the same dedication established over six decades ago.
Services
Funeral Services
Monument Sales
Grief Counseling
Pre-Planning
Floral Tributes
Obituary Writing
Cemetery Markers
Memorial Services
Cremation Options
Veterans Services
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1959 with three generations of funeral service experience
- Local community members serving Pleasant Hill families for six generations
- One-year guarantee on monument setting and restoration services
- Full-range funeral planning with personalized memorialization options
- In-house monument installation and historic marker restoration capabilities
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral planning and execution services with personalized options for traditional ceremonies and modern memorialization. Our professional staff guides families through every step, offering venue coordination, obituary preparation, and grief support resources. With six decades of local experience, we ensure meaningful tributes that honor individual wishes while respecting budget considerations.
Monument Sales
Our monument services feature American-milled granite memorials with customization options for inscriptions and designs. We offer government markers and specialty monuments with in-house installation, lettering, and leveling. All new monument purchases include a one-year guarantee covering setting and maintenance, ensuring lasting tribute quality for future generations to appreciate.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief counseling resources and support groups for families coping with loss. Our compassionate team offers guidance through the mourning process, connecting individuals with community resources and specialized counselors. This service complements our funeral arrangements, recognizing the importance of emotional healing beyond initial memorial services.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document personal funeral wishes while alleviating future decision-making burdens from family members. We offer consultation sessions to discuss options, pricing, and documentation procedures. This proactive approach ensures final arrangements align with personal preferences while providing financial peace of mind through available pre-payment plans.
Cremation Options
We offer cremation services with flexible memorialization choices, including urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and permanent memorial placement. Our staff provides guidance on legal requirements, memorial options, and service personalization. Families receive support in creating meaningful tributes that honor the deceased's wishes while accommodating various budget considerations.
People
James C. Wallace
Founder
Established Wallace Funeral Homes in 1959, creating a family legacy in funeral services that continues through three generations with his wife Martha's support.
Martha Wallace
Co-Founder
Partnered with James C. Wallace to establish the family business, contributing to its growth as Pleasant Hill's only family-owned funeral home for over six decades.
Marcia Wallace McConville
Licensed Funeral Director
Joined the family business in 1974, continuing the legacy through third-generation leadership while maintaining deep community connections established since 1870.
Justin G. McConville
Licensed Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director since 1999, carrying forward family traditions while implementing modern memorialization techniques for contemporary family needs.
Sarahjill Bricker
Restorative Artist
Provides on-site restorative services as part of the funeral arrangements team, ensuring dignified presentation for memorial viewings with professional expertise.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized arrangements with options for religious, military, or cultural traditions.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we provide comprehensive pre-planning services allowing you to document wishes and secure pricing through flexible payment options while relieving family decision-making burdens.
Do you provide monument installation services?
We offer American-milled granite monuments with in-house installation, lettering, and leveling services backed by a one-year guarantee for both new and existing markers.
Are grief counseling services included?
We provide grief support resources and connect families with local counselors, recognizing emotional healing needs beyond initial funeral services through ongoing community partnerships.
How are historic monuments maintained?
Our services include restoration and leveling of older monuments with limited epoxy repair capabilities for sandstone markers, preserving family legacies for future generations.
Is 24/7 assistance available?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements, monument emergencies, or grief support inquiries.
