Business Details
Your Trusted Funeral Home Since 1889
We are a family-owned and operated funeral home established in 1889, dedicated to providing compassionate and professional services to families in Jefferson & Berkeley Counties, West Virginia, and the surrounding Tri-State area. Our team understands the importance of honoring a loved one's life with dignity and personalized care, offering full-service funeral and cremation arrangements, pre-planning options, and specialized military services.With over 154 years of experience, we prioritize empathy, attention to detail, and community trust in every service we provide. Our staff is committed to guiding families through difficult times with professionalism, ensuring all cultural, religious, and personal traditions are respected. We offer online memorials, grief resources, and customized ceremonies to create meaningful tributes that reflect the unique lives of those we serve.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Cremation services
Pre-arrangements
Military services
Veteran benefits guidance
Obituary writing
Online memorials
Grief counseling
Memorialization options
Personalized ceremonies
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1889 with deep local roots
- Dedicated to professional and compassionate service
- Specialized military funeral honors and veteran benefits guidance
- Personalized ceremonies reflecting individual lives and traditions
- Comprehensive grief resources and online memorialization options
What people say
Outstanding job
Handled everything professionally
Military keepsake book is beautiful
Excellent staff
Relieved heavy burdens
Services
Funeral arrangements
We provide comprehensive funeral planning services tailored to individual preferences and cultural traditions. Our experienced directors guide families through every detail, from venue selection to officiant coordination, ensuring meaningful tributes that honor loved ones' lives while alleviating logistical burdens during difficult times.
Cremation services
Our cremation services include personalized memorial ceremonies and final resting place options. We offer cremation caskets, urn selection, and memorialization choices like keepsake jewelry or customized tributes, helping families create meaningful farewells that align with their loved one's unique personality and preferences while maintaining dignity throughout the process.
Military services
We specialize in military funeral honors, including flag presentation, headstone procurement, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. Our team assists with VA benefits applications, burial allowances, and full military ceremonies, ensuring veterans receive the respectful tributes they deserve while guiding families through available government-supported services and documentation requirements.
Grief resources
We provide curated grief counseling materials and community resources to help families navigate their healing journey. Our support includes access to grief articles, memorialization guidance, and personalized follow-up services, recognizing that emotional care extends beyond the funeral service through ongoing compassionate assistance during the mourning process.
Pre-arrangements
Our pre-arrangement services allow individuals to document their final wishes in advance, reducing future family burdens. We offer customizable plans covering service preferences, financial options, and legal documentation, ensuring personal choices are honored while providing peace of mind through organized, professional guidance for proactive end-of-life planning.
People
Brenden Craig Agnew
Licensee-in-Charge
As Licensee-in-Charge, Brenden Craig Agnew oversees all funeral home operations with professional expertise. He ensures compliance with industry standards while maintaining the family-owned business's tradition of compassionate service since 1889.
Pamela S. Snowden
Receptionist/Secretary/Funeral Assistant
Pamela S. Snowden provides administrative support and funeral assistance with dedicated care. Her role includes coordinating arrangements, managing communications, and offering compassionate support to families during their time of need.
Anthony Lee Smith
Maintenance
Anthony Lee Smith ensures the funeral home's facilities remain in pristine condition. His maintenance work supports a dignified environment for families, maintaining the property's historic integrity while meeting modern service requirements.
Sandra Chrisman
Visitation Attendant/Greeter
Sandra Chrisman welcomes families and guests with warmth, managing visitation logistics. Her attentive service creates comforting first impressions and ensures smooth ceremonial proceedings during difficult times.
Dennis Smith
Funeral Assistant
Dennis Smith provides essential support during funeral services with professionalism. His duties include ceremonial assistance and guest management, ensuring respectful, organized tributes that honor families' wishes while maintaining compassionate service standards.
Questions
What services do you offer for military veterans?
We provide full military honors, VA benefit coordination, flag presentation, and headstone procurement. Our team guides families through eligibility requirements and documentation for government-supported services.
Can I personalize my loved one's funeral service?
Yes, we specialize in customized ceremonies incorporating music, readings, memory displays, and symbolic elements that reflect the individual's life, hobbies, and personal story.
Do you offer pre-planning options?
We provide comprehensive pre-arrangement services allowing individuals to document final wishes and financial plans in advance, reducing future family decision-making burdens.
What grief resources are available?
We offer curated grief articles, memorialization guidance, and community support referrals. Our staff provides ongoing compassionate assistance through the mourning process.
How are cremation services handled?
Our cremation services include urn selection, memorial ceremony planning, and final resting place options. We ensure dignified handling while creating personalized tributes that honor individual preferences.
