Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Fayetteville, NC
LaFayette Funeral Home has served the Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Raeford, and Fort Liberty communities since 1960, providing compassionate support to families during times of need. Our team of experienced funeral directors offers traditional funeral services, cremation options, and pre-planning solutions tailored to individual preferences. We specialize in honoring veterans with military funeral honors, ensuring their sacrifices are recognized with dignity. Our personalized approach extends to memorialization choices, including tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for remote attendees.With a legacy of integrity and a commitment to excellence, we guide families through every aspect of funeral planning with empathy and professionalism. Our staff's extensive experience in funeral service education and community involvement underscores our dedication to serving both local and military families. We prioritize transparency, offering honest service and clear communication to alleviate stress during difficult times.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Veteran Honors
Pre-Planning
Personalization Options
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of experience serving Fayetteville families with dignity.
- Our team provides specialized military funeral honors for all veterans.
- Personalized memorialization options honor unique life stories and preferences.
- Experienced directors guide families through every step with compassion.
- Community-rooted staff understands local traditions and needs.
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
Professional staff
Honored our veteran
Community dedication
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, chapel or off-site ceremonies, and graveside services. Our team coordinates all elements from casket selection to clergy arrangements, ensuring a dignified tribute. Families receive guidance on legal documentation and cemetery coordination.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include traditional funeral ceremonies followed by cremation, memorial services, and permanent memorialization choices. We offer urn selection, columbarium placements, and scattering assistance while maintaining respectful care throughout the process.
Veteran Honors
We specialize in honoring veterans with full military funeral honors, including flag presentation, rifle details, and Taps. Our staff assists families in obtaining VA benefits, burial allowances, and memorial items like headstones and medallions.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document funeral preferences and secure costs in advance. We provide consultations to outline options, complete documentation, and offer funding solutions to ensure wishes are honored.
Personalization Options
We create personalized memorials through tribute videos, photo displays, music selections, and keepsakes. Our team helps families incorporate hobbies, achievements, and life stories into services that celebrate individual legacies.
People
Rick Wilhide
Owner / Funeral Service Licensee
Rick Wilhide co-owns LaFayette Funeral Home with his wife Kalen. A licensed funeral director since 2001, he brings decades of experience and community dedication to every service.
Kalen Wilhide
Owner / Funeral Director
Kalen Wilhide, daughter of funeral service pioneers Frank and Dayne Crumpler, has worked in the industry since 2014. Her family legacy ensures compassionate, personalized care for every family.
Todd Harris
Operations / Funeral Service Assistant
Todd Harris, a 28-year funeral service veteran, combines mortuary expertise with law enforcement experience. He provides compassionate support while honoring families' cultural and personal needs.
Robert Staples
Funeral Director / Pre-Need Counselor
Robert Staples specializes in veteran benefits and pre-need planning. With paralegal training and church leadership experience, he offers holistic support for end-of-life arrangements.
Jennifer Wheeler
Funeral Service Apprentice
Jennifer Wheeler assists with daily operations while completing her funeral service apprenticeship, ensuring continuity in compassionate care for Fayetteville families.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer for veterans?
We provide full military funeral honors, including flag presentation, Taps, and VA benefit assistance for veterans' families.
Can I personalize a funeral service?
Yes, we offer tribute videos, keepsakes, live streaming, and customized memorials to reflect individual life stories.
Do you handle both burial and cremation?
Yes, we offer traditional burials, cremation services, and memorialization options like urns or columbarium placements.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we provide pre-planning consultations to document your preferences and ease future burdens on loved ones.
How do you support grieving families?
We offer grief resources, weekly support messages, and compassionate guidance through every step of the process.
