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Welcome to the website of Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd., Smithfield NC. Thank you for visiting our site, we hope that this information and services available on this site will be helpful. Our firm has licensed funeral directors, embalmers, pre-need specialist, licensed insurance agents, funeral attendances and notary publics to assist our families in various needs.

Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services offers Funeral Services, Domestic & International Shipping, Funeral Program Design & Printing, Pre-Need Arrangements, Funeral Limousine Service, Obituary Support, Cremations, Aftercare, Notary Public, Caskets, Vaults, Liners and Urns.
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Mrs. Tinsley leaves to cherish her memories three daughters; Pam McCray, Sharwan Tinsley, Tessa Tinsley, six siblings; Yvonne Saunders, Wanda Howell, Debra Prince, Stacey Howell, Percy Howell Jr., Kenny Howell, nine grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Facial coverings required.
Condolences to the family of Mr. Harold G. Shepherd of Selma, NC. Mr. Shepherd worked most of his life as a concrete contractor. He leaves to mourn his loss, wife Rev. Frances Shepherd, two sons; Decaris, Shelton, two grandchildren; D'Andre, Tymetrus, four brothers; Alvester, Elmo, James Wesley, Edward, six sisters; Irene, Velvaline, Elizabeth, Mildred, Bernice, Juliet and a host of other relatives and friends.
At Walter Sanders Funeral Home, we are more than happy to assist families with funeral planning, state monitored Pre-Need accounts, and funeral pre-planning. We offer affordable full burial and cremation packages tailored to meet each family's needs. Allow us to serve you by calling one of our Licensed Funeral Directors at (919) 934-6661 or send an email waltersandersfh@aol.com.
When a person dies at home, you should notify the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services immediately. They will advise you of the proper procedures to follow in having the body transferred from the residence. When a death occurs at a hospital, the family should first authorize the hospital to release the body to the Walter Sanders Funeral Home.
Reviews (7)
Wanda Godwin
Wanda Godwin
Sep 20, 2021
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Walter Sanders 's funeral home is a very well respected professional business someone you can trust with the loss of your loved one. I am very thankful for the kindness I was shown during the loss of my My Pops it make my pain I was going through smoother..Thanks again you are forever number one.
Ashley Ward
Ashley Ward
Nov 26, 2018
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Tony helped me with my father's passing and cremation. He worked very hard to put my daddy to rest when his doctor refused to sign the death certificate. Everyone here really cares about the families that they are helping. Thank you Tony for everything!!!!
Heidi Clayton
Heidi Clayton
Aug 22, 2018
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If I could give this funeral home 10 stars I certainly would! Never have I seen such caring, respectful and helpful people as the people that run this funeral home. We dealt with Tony and he was such a huge help and very patient with us. We were totally lost and he helped us each step of the way when our beloved mother passed away. He patiently went over every detail with us and explained everything in detail. There’s not enough words to describe the heartfelt gratitude I feel for Tony and his services. Thank you so much Tony!!
Miriam Penny
Miriam Penny
Jul 31, 2018
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Good Morning,
I just want to thank the Walter and Sanders family for their professionalism, the genuine work ethics and support for the homegoing services for my mother. When one is giving the task to bury a love one the steps are much easier when you have a family business that knows the community and can provide a work passion along with genuine sympathy; I wouldn't have it know other way. The support was felt throughout my entire family and again Thank You for your services. "Keep your love ones in you heart because you don’t know when they’ll be here today and gone tomorrow".
The Penny
Kathy Levinger
Kathy Levinger
Nov 22, 2017
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I came across Walter Sanders Funeral Home by Googling local funeral homes because I was new to the Smithfield, NC area and my husband had recently passed. This funeral home had 5 star reviews and I know why now. Tony Nixon, the funeral director, expressed condolences and answered all my questions and also guided me through the process one has to go through when there's a death. The service was exceptional and moving. I highly recommend Walter Sanders Funeral Home for the care and respect of your loved one's passing if you reside in the Smithfield, NC, area.
Salethea Baber
Salethea Baber
Nov 01, 2017
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My experience with Walter Sanders funeral home was Exceptionally Professional. During my time of bereavement of the passing of my mom, Tony Nixon and the team made making the arrangements so effortless and smooth. With 500 plus family and friends on the day of the funeral I'm constantly getting phone calls on how beautiful the Home Going Celebration was! I highly recommend the services of the this funeral home who went above and beyond with prompt and knowledgeable care after the loss of our love.
Delores Silcott
Delores Silcott
Dec 14, 2013
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I needed a certificated copy of my ex-husband's death certificate and Tony came through for me. He was so helpful and gracious. I live out of state, far away and he was the go to man. I would not have an reservations about using Walter Sanders Funeral Home for your end of life needs. Or any other services.
You rock Tony.....