Powell Funeral Home has earned an excellent reputation for serving the people of the South Boston, Halifax County, and surrounding communities with personal service and compassion. Being family owned and operated, we are here to assist you with every facet of your loved one's funeral or cremation arrangements.
Through continual learning and growing, we are able to offer a wide variety of traditional and contemporary life celebration options. We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We'll take the first step with you!
Through continual learning and growing, we are able to offer a wide variety of traditional and contemporary life celebration options. We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We'll take the first step with you!
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Powell Funeral Home started in the Rodden community in 1923 when brothers Walter Powell and Leslie Powell incorporated the selling of caskets into their general store. Soon a truck was purchased and the caskets would be delivered to the homes of those who purchased them. The Powell brothers would dress the deceased and place them into the casket.
Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.
Someone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.
Most of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love.
Reviews (14)
April McDuffie-Hodges
Jan 25, 2021
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The first time I met Mr Powell he came to my hospital room and took my infant daughter from my arms just days before Christmas. He listened to our concerns and urged that there was not a rush to pay for the costs so close to Christmas with little ones at home. He saw how important it was to me to have my daughter's ashes home on Christmas. Fast… forward 7 years later we unexpectedly lost my mother in law. We knew who we trusted to handle the final arrangements. This time was a different situation as they had to cross state lines to pick her up. The sweet ladies in the office helped with
Barbara Stoneman Gentry
Nov 24, 2020
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Sarah Fisher Monroe
Jan 21, 2020
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Rena Fariss
Nov 22, 2019
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Grendel Lloyd
Nov 18, 2019
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My family has used powell funeral home since before I was born. They just did the service for my mom. My brother and I were clueless and they helped us in the most compassionate and honest way. They really care and it isn't all about income for these people. I cant say enough about how much I recommend them to anyone.
Jordan Wagstaff
Aug 27, 2019
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Steve Raney
Jul 24, 2019
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Michele Fitch
Jun 18, 2019
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The loss of my husband Ron was and still is difficult. The Powell’s and all of the staff were so caring. They provided a wonderful and fitting tribute to my husband. The pictures and flowers that were arranged at church were so lovely. They ensured that everyone was comfortable by bringing in extra chairs. They provided for all of the family’s… needs. I treasure the video to celebrate his life. After the service they continued to be caring and helpful. I love the fingerprint jewelry that I have. I wear it every day. Thank you just does not seem like strong enough words for the
Holly Followell
Dec 24, 2017
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This is the greatest, most compassionate place I've ever seen. I will never forget how they treated me when my dad died. I will be eternally grateful for their services. Every single person I came in contact with was more than gracious, kind, compassionate and loving. I truly can't say enough to convey how much I love them.
Lily Aldo
Dec 22, 2014
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Ben Hughes
Nov 26, 2014
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Ruby Watson
Jun 26, 2014
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Jay Scutti
Sep 11, 2013
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Brenda Hudson
May 30, 2013
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