In 1914, the Vandale Funeral Home began serving Roane County's funeral needs with a Main Street location. The business moved in 1929 to its present location on Beauty Street, in what was formerly the Roane County Hospital and later the Lowe Hotel. Since 1929, the funeral home has undergone extensive remodeling and renovation, always with serving our customers in mind.
A portion of the original porch was enclosed in the 1950's to create an indoor lounge area, wings were added to the structure so that the building would be handicapped-accessible, and in the early 1970s an additional memorial chapel, which seats 200, was added to handle the growing business.
A portion of the original porch was enclosed in the 1950's to create an indoor lounge area, wings were added to the structure so that the building would be handicapped-accessible, and in the early 1970s an additional memorial chapel, which seats 200, was added to handle the growing business.
Services
Each family is different, and their needs for final arrangements, services, and merchandise selections vary considerably. We are a full service funeral provider, and will assist your family arrange a meaningful service that reflects your social, religious, and financial needs and desires. We routinely provide services ranging from full service traditional funerals to the most basic immediate burial or immediate cremation.
Mark E. Taylor was born in Parkersburg, WV, and is the son of Richard V. and Carolyn J. (Vandale) Taylor. He grew up in Spencer, West Virginia and is a 1979 graduate of Spencer High School. He got his professional training from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science class of 1992. Mark came to work at the Vandale Funeral Home in 1990 after the death of his grandfather, George A. Vandale.
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Arthur Marcussen
Nov 16, 2019
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I live OUT of state. My mother and grandmother are buried near Clay WV. The grave stones had sunk in the ground and needed REPAIR. TAYLOR VANDALE WERE THE BEST. They found the gravesite which is no easy task. Got the repaire done and at a reasonable rate. They even text me pics of the REPAIR. They were so easy to work with and very understanding. I would definitely use them again and would recommend them to a friend.