Marvin C. Strickland, Sr. (Strick) was involved in funeral services for most of his life. He began in 1930 at the age of 16 by assisting his uncle, Edward Grissom, in his funeral home in Kissimmee, Florida. When he graduated from high school he began working in the business full time. In 1940 he moved to Roxboro and worked for Woody Funeral Home on South Main Street until late 1945.
In 1946 he and Kelly Brewer bought the Spencer Funeral Home which was located on Court Street and operated it together until 1952. Strickland Funeral Home moved to it's current location in 1981 at 1314 North Main Street which is the former location of North Roxboro Baptist Church. Marvin C. Strickland, Sr. passed away in 1988 and his sons, M. C., Jr. and Charles continued the business.
In 1946 he and Kelly Brewer bought the Spencer Funeral Home which was located on Court Street and operated it together until 1952. Strickland Funeral Home moved to it's current location in 1981 at 1314 North Main Street which is the former location of North Roxboro Baptist Church. Marvin C. Strickland, Sr. passed away in 1988 and his sons, M. C., Jr. and Charles continued the business.
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When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
Funerals fill an important role for those mourning the loss of a loved one. By providing surviving family and friends with an atmosphere of care and support in which to share thoughts and feelings about death, funerals are the first step in the healing process. It is the traditional way to recognize the finality of death.
Reviews (8)
Cathey Steele
Jul 24, 2021
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On behalf of our family, I’d like to personally thank Marvin, Robbie and his staff for the excellent and professional care that we received during the loss of our loved one, Maynard Pulliam, on July 27th, 2021.
Marvin was very patient, kind and helpful with everything during and after our heartbreaking loss.
We highly recommend their exceptional service to everyone!
Thank you again Marvin and Staff!
Marvin was very patient, kind and helpful with everything during and after our heartbreaking loss.
We highly recommend their exceptional service to everyone!
Thank you again Marvin and Staff!
Sandy Dunevant
Apr 29, 2021
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Kathy Hitchcock
Feb 13, 2021
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Our family has relied on Strickland's since 1963 when we have lost loved ones. From the moment you speak to Marvin, you feel like he is an old friend. I had many conversations with him leading up to my Mother's passing and he guided me through everything with compassion. He did not try to push expensive services or products. Even though we were in the middle of a pandemic, I was able to give my Mother an all day viewing, with her favorite photos and music and a nice private burial service. I would recommend Strickland and Jones to anyone.
Tommy Sumner
Dec 23, 2020
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Debra Morris
Jun 25, 2020
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Joyce Hall
May 07, 2020
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Dana Woodham
Sep 30, 2019
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Kenneth Reaves
Oct 09, 2018
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This place is not original at all.I went therefor the first time for a friend funeral on 12/14/18 the service was over waiting on the directors to come to leave us out the chapel I thought they will bring the casket through the carpet walk way but still they have the pallbearers pickup casket walking out the side doors in the rain and other friends walked out of the chapel the other way know one give you directions where or what going on they don’t open the door for you are anything I don’t recommend them to taken your love one here you needed to go to Brooks and white or Durham Thanks
