Willis Funeral Home has been family owned and operated since 1974 when Cleeland and Wanda Willis opened the funeral home. In 2001, their son Matthew Willis and his wife Letty Willis bought the funeral home; Matthew has been operating the funeral home since the purchase. Willis Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home committed to serving its community.
We are here to help you tackle the choices one by one and make the process one of love, healing, and life celebration. There's a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options. We've provided a list of answers to questions we frequently receive regarding our services and other activities related to funerals.
We are here to help you tackle the choices one by one and make the process one of love, healing, and life celebration. There's a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options. We've provided a list of answers to questions we frequently receive regarding our services and other activities related to funerals.
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Willis Funeral Home has been family owned and operated since 1974. During the winter of 1973, Cleeland and Wanda Willis purchased a vacated Church of Christ building with the vision of opening Willis Funeral Home in Gallipolis, Ohio. Around this time, the Willises purchased the funeral business of F.L. and Blanche Stevers which was located in Mercerville, Ohio.
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming, but you are not alone in this. We're here to support you throughout this journey and make this process one of love, healing, and life celebration. Below is some information to help you get started, but you can contact us at any time if you need help.
When a loved one dies at home or in a place that isn't a healthcare facility, you'll need to contact emergency personnel before they can be taken into our care.If your loved one was under medical care, it's a good idea to call their physician as well. If your loved one dies in a healthcare facility, they will notify the proper authorities, including the funeral home you have chosen to care for your loved one if they know that information.
When a loved one dies at home or in a place that isn't a healthcare facility, you'll need to contact emergency personnel before they can be taken into our care.If your loved one was under medical care, it's a good idea to call their physician as well. If your loved one dies in a healthcare facility, they will notify the proper authorities, including the funeral home you have chosen to care for your loved one if they know that information.
Planning a funeral service can be a very difficult process for families who have just lost a loved one. But it's important to provide those who are grieving with a supportive environment in which they can begin to find closure, say goodbye, and come to terms with the loss.
Gathering with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to connect, share memories, offer words of sympathy, and create a lasting network of comfort and support as they start the journey toward healing.Immediate burial means that your loved one will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering.
Gathering with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to connect, share memories, offer words of sympathy, and create a lasting network of comfort and support as they start the journey toward healing.Immediate burial means that your loved one will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering.
Personalization isn't just about honoring your loved one's individuality. It also allows family and friends to feel connected to the services and the life being honored. We work closely with you and your family to get to know your loved one's life story so we can make their services as personal as possible.
We're proud to do our part in honoring our country's veterans. Our duty is to provide you and your family with professional and dignified assistance during your time of need, and we promise to support you in honoring your loved one for their dedication and selfless service. Former military members who served on active duty and departed under honorable conditions.
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