Since 1866, John M. Oakey & Son has provided caring service to Salem and Roanoke Valley families. We are the only family-owned funeral home in Salem. Our name is one that so many have come to trust over the years. The loss of a loved one is overwhelming. We understand this and are here to help you during these difficult times.
You can rest assured that you and your family will be given our utmost attention and that your loved one's memory will be respected and honored. We offer many options for our families - from a traditional service to the simplest cremation. Our licensed funeral directors pride themselves in fulfilling their families' requests and are there to help with the many decisions and arrangements that must be made.
You can rest assured that you and your family will be given our utmost attention and that your loved one's memory will be respected and honored. We offer many options for our families - from a traditional service to the simplest cremation. Our licensed funeral directors pride themselves in fulfilling their families' requests and are there to help with the many decisions and arrangements that must be made.
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John M. Oakey & Son is an established member of the community. We have served the families of the Salem/Roanoke area since 1866. We support the same local organizations, shop at the same stores, and live in the same neighborhoods as do the families we serve.
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home was the former residence of Theophilus J. Shickel who was the president of the Bank of Salem, an industrial executive, and one of the wealthiest men of the area.The home was built in 1901. In 1936 the home was conveyed to John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home which is one of the oldest funeral establishments in the South West.
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home was the former residence of Theophilus J. Shickel who was the president of the Bank of Salem, an industrial executive, and one of the wealthiest men of the area.The home was built in 1901. In 1936 the home was conveyed to John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home which is one of the oldest funeral establishments in the South West.
Each of the staff members at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal end-of-life care. In fact, for years, it's been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night. When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call.
When it comes time to care for a deceased loved one, you may feel overwhelmed and confused about the next steps and options. Our funeral home staff members are here and ready to help. Whether you'd like a funeral or a more creative celebration of life, we can assist you to select the funeral service options that hold the most meaning for you and your family.
Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive.
G. K. Chesterton wrote, Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die. The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered so that our gratitude never fades.
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Kori Stewart
Sep 08, 2020
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Laura Arthur
Mar 01, 2020
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I was planning on using this funeral home for my mom because we used it for my dad. Its close to home and they are nice. But I recently went to a visitation there and they have totally remodeled the chapel and it is cold and like a tomb and not in temperature. I felt like I was in a masolium ther is no family room anymore its turned around backwards there is no place for the pastor it is just not inviting. I know your saying good bye but whoever redesigned the room did a terrible job they a least n
