Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Whiteville, NC
Peacock Funeral Home has served the Whiteville, North Carolina community since 1938, providing compassionate and professional funeral and cremation services. Founded by A.D. and Kathel Lee Peacock, our family-owned business continues under the leadership of third-generation directors D. Craig Peacock, Kyle G. Peacock, and Peggy Peacock. With over 85 years of combined experience, we specialize in personalized funeral arrangements, cremation services, and pre-planning solutions tailored to individual needs.Our team holds advanced certifications in funeral service and maintains active memberships in professional organizations to ensure the highest standards of care. We pride ourselves on offering 24/7 support during times of loss while maintaining transparent pricing and ethical practices that prioritize family needs. Our facilities include on-site cremation services, traditional funeral chapels, and modern memorialization options to honor diverse cultural and religious traditions.
Services
Cremation Services
Funeral Arrangements
Pre-Planning Services
Veterans' Burials
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1938
Highlights and features
- Family-owned service with 85+ years of community experience
- Full-service cremation and traditional funeral options available
- Specialized veterans' burial services and documentation assistance
- 24/7 emergency support during times of need
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
What people say
Compassionate support
Professional handling
Personalized arrangements
Transparent pricing
Community dedication
Services
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory provides dignified cremation services with options for traditional viewings, memorial services, or direct cremation. We offer temporary and permanent urn solutions, cemetery interment options, and customized memorialization choices while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and family support throughout the process.
Funeral Arrangements
Comprehensive funeral planning includes body transportation, embalming, visitation coordination, and religious/cultural ceremony customization. Our directors assist with obituary preparation, death certificate processing, and coordination with clergy, cemeteries, and floral providers to create meaningful tributes that honor individual lives.
Veterans' Services
Specialized support for veteran families includes DD Form 214 processing, flag presentation ceremonies, military funeral honors coordination, and VA benefit claims assistance. We ensure proper recognition through 7-person honor details, taps performances, and eligibility verification for government-provided headstones and burial benefits.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes through customizable arrangements that prevent future family burdens. Options include legally binding directives, pre-payment plans to lock in current prices, and home consultation services that provide peace of mind through proactive decision-making.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief resources including counseling referrals, support group connections, and memorial anniversary reminders. Our aftercare program provides practical guidance on navigating Social Security benefits, estate matters, and emotional healing processes following loss.
People
D. Craig Peacock
Funeral Service Licensee
Licensed funeral director with East Carolina University biology degree and Gupton College funeral service training. Active in local community organizations and third-generation leader of the family business.
Kyle Peacock
Funeral Service Licensee
Certified funeral service professional with Sandhills College education and multiple state licenses. Serves on Columbus County Airport Authority and participates in local Lions Club initiatives.
Peggy Peacock
President and CEO
Licensed funeral director with over 40 years of experience. Manages daily operations and maintains the company's commitment to compassionate service while overseeing staff training and client relations.
Questions
What documentation is needed when arranging a funeral?
We require the deceased's birth certificate, Social Security number, veteran discharge papers (if applicable), and any pre-planning documents. Our staff assists with death certificate processing.
Can I personalize cremation services?
Yes, we offer customized urn choices, memorial locations, and scattering ceremony options while ensuring regulatory compliance for final arrangements.
How do veterans qualify for burial benefits?
Veterans with honorable discharges qualify for benefits. We help verify eligibility through DD Form 214 and coordinate government-provided headstones and flag presentations.
What's included in a full funeral service?
Our comprehensive services include body transportation, embalming, visitation coordination, clergy communication, and cemetery arrangements with customizable memorial options.
Do you offer pre-planning options?
Yes, we provide detailed pre-planning consultations with legally binding documentation and flexible payment options to secure future arrangements at current prices.
