The funeral home originated as the Dawson Undertaking Company, founded by W. D. DuPree, R. R. Highbaugh and Fred Lassiter. Mr. DuPree acquired it fom the other partners in 1935 and operated it in a store building on Lee Street until 1949. At that time the business was moved to the residence of Mr. DuPree's son and daughter-in-law, C. W. "Red" and Henrietta DuPree, at 920 E. Lee Street.
In 1961, a new modern chapel was constructed on Crawford Street and in 1968 the present structure was completed, offering to the citizens of Terrell County and the surrounding areas a facility of quality not usually found in a small town. Barbara T. Harvey joined her husband in the operation of the business in 1978.
In 1961, a new modern chapel was constructed on Crawford Street and in 1968 the present structure was completed, offering to the citizens of Terrell County and the surrounding areas a facility of quality not usually found in a small town. Barbara T. Harvey joined her husband in the operation of the business in 1978.
Services
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.
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