Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home has been serving families of Woodford County and the surrounding areas for generations. Honoring the life of your loved one is our number one priority. For more than 70 years, our funeral home has been helping the families of Woodford County and the surrounding areas through the most difficult times of their lives.
They are the people of Woodford County and Central Kentucky. Choosing our locally owned and operated funeral home means you are working with a staff who lives in the same communities you do. Please feel free to stop by and visit with us or call us with any questions or concerns.
They are the people of Woodford County and Central Kentucky. Choosing our locally owned and operated funeral home means you are working with a staff who lives in the same communities you do. Please feel free to stop by and visit with us or call us with any questions or concerns.
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Near the beginning of the 1900's the late Claude Logan Ryley, one of Kentucky's leading coal producers and coal dealers, had a fine residence constructed for his family at 161 Broadway in Versailles, Kentucky. Upon his death he willed the home to his grandson, Ken Ryley, who in turn sold the property to Ber Rasnick and the late Scott Miller in the late 1940's.
Our staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief. Billy Butcher, CFSP, Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Owner of Blackburn and Ward Funeral Home, was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky.
Many families reach out after the conclusion of the services to let us know how much our support and guidance meant to them in their time of need, and we're honored to receive such heartfelt praise. We feel that these messages speak for themselves and we'd like to share them with you.
If you feel we've gone above and beyond in supporting you through this difficult time, or would simply like to reach out and say thanks, contact us to share your thoughts.It means the world to us to hear from you and know that we've made a difference. The staff at Blackburn & Ward made a difficult time much easier when my wife Anna passed away.
If you feel we've gone above and beyond in supporting you through this difficult time, or would simply like to reach out and say thanks, contact us to share your thoughts.It means the world to us to hear from you and know that we've made a difference. The staff at Blackburn & Ward made a difficult time much easier when my wife Anna passed away.
When you first begin the process of designing a funeral, the decisions you'll face might seem overwhelming at first. We're here to help you tackle the choices one by one and make the journey one of love, healing, and life celebration.
The process can be broken down into two stages: decisions regarding the service and how you'd like to honor your loved one's life, and decisions regarding how you'd like to care for your loved one's physical remains.Whether it's formal or informal, traditional or offbeat, a funeral provides an opportunity for family and friends to gather and support one another in taking the first steps of their healing journey.
The process can be broken down into two stages: decisions regarding the service and how you'd like to honor your loved one's life, and decisions regarding how you'd like to care for your loved one's physical remains.Whether it's formal or informal, traditional or offbeat, a funeral provides an opportunity for family and friends to gather and support one another in taking the first steps of their healing journey.
Sometimes the thought of planning a funeral seems too difficult for those who've suffered a loss. We're here to help lighten your burden and remind you of the true value a ceremony can hold for you and your family. Coping with a loss is never easy, and services are an essential part of the recovery process.
Reviews (13)
Cathie Rodgers
Dec 26, 2021
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Andi Marcum
Jul 10, 2021
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They were absolutely the most caring and professional funeral home we have ever used. Every request we had was completed and with class. They customized so much for our family, we simply could not have been any happier with what was a very sad situation. My dads favorite color was purple and they even wore purple in honor of my daddy bear💜.
Jewell Brandenburg
Nov 30, 2020
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June Barbour
Sep 30, 2020
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Lily Y. German Solis
Apr 24, 2020
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Barbree Thompson
Mar 17, 2020
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Heather Britton
Mar 02, 2020
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Definitely do not recommend them. The staff seemed very nonchalant as we stepped in the door as first comers. The door greeter was on his cell phone and could barely look up to answer my question. The meeting for pallbearers was very unprofessional and could not even express proper terminology when explaining what to expect. He also had a toothpick hanging out his mouth while doing so.
Christy Burgess
Jan 04, 2020
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Brenda W.
Nov 26, 2019
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Sandra Pritchard Maxberry
Mar 03, 2019
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Kathy Patat Crook
Nov 26, 2018
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Shane Franklin
Nov 26, 2018
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By Far the best in Central Kentucky. Billy, Leigh Ann, & Penny made one of the most difficult times in our family's life much easier & from the first moment of contact with them to present day, they took on the burden of the pre-planning, to arrangements, to the memorial celebration just like they were a part of the family. Now that's exactly how we see them, A Part Of Our Family!!!!
Stephanie Miller
Jan 17, 2017
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