Our funeral home is family owned and that means something important. It means that the people you trust in your time of need are your neighbors and they live right in the Rockingham and Stokes County area. In fact, you may already know the Colonial Funeral Home staff and their families from church or from a community group or charity organization.
While many funeral homes have family names, quite a few are actually operated by large corporations, with headquarters in another state. Not Colonial. Our funeral home has been owned by local families since it was established in 1971. We are your local, family owned funeral home in Madison and Sandy Ridge, North Carolina.
While many funeral homes have family names, quite a few are actually operated by large corporations, with headquarters in another state. Not Colonial. Our funeral home has been owned by local families since it was established in 1971. We are your local, family owned funeral home in Madison and Sandy Ridge, North Carolina.
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Colonial Funeral Home & Chapel, Inc. was founded in 1971 by a group of people who wanted to offer a choice of funeral homes in the area. It was formed as a stock company and shares were offered to the public. The majority of shareholders live in Rockingham, Stokes, Forsyth, and Guilford counties. We are truly locally owned and operated.
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming, but you are not alone in this. We're here to support you throughout this journey and make this process one of love, healing, and life celebration. Below is some information to help you get started, but you can contact us at any time if you need help.
When a loved one dies at home or in a place that isn't a healthcare facility, you'll need to contact emergency personnel before they can be taken into our care.If your loved one was under medical care, it's a good idea to call their physician as well. If your loved one dies in a healthcare facility, they will notify the proper authorities, including the funeral home you have chosen to care for your loved one if they know that information.
When a loved one dies at home or in a place that isn't a healthcare facility, you'll need to contact emergency personnel before they can be taken into our care.If your loved one was under medical care, it's a good idea to call their physician as well. If your loved one dies in a healthcare facility, they will notify the proper authorities, including the funeral home you have chosen to care for your loved one if they know that information.
Planning a funeral service can be a very difficult process for families who have just lost a loved one. But it's important to provide those who are grieving with a supportive environment in which they can begin to find closure, say goodbye, and come to terms with the loss.
Gathering with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to connect, share memories, offer words of sympathy, and create a lasting network of comfort and support as they start the journey toward healing.Immediate burial means that your loved one will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering.
Gathering with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to connect, share memories, offer words of sympathy, and create a lasting network of comfort and support as they start the journey toward healing.Immediate burial means that your loved one will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering.
Personalization isn't just about honoring your loved one's individuality. It also allows family and friends to feel connected to the services and the life being honored. We work closely with you and your family to get to know your loved one's life story so we can make their services as personal as possible.
We're proud to do our part in honoring our country's veterans. Our duty is to provide you and your family with professional and dignified assistance during your time of need, and we promise to support you in honoring your loved one for their dedication and selfless service. Former military members who served on active duty and departed under honorable conditions.
