The staff members of Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations will guide your family in creating a meaningful ceremony to honor the life and memory of a loved one. Whether you've just lost a loved one, are planning your own end-of-life care, or are continuing on your grief journey, we're here for you. We're dedicated to providing personalized, professional and compassionate services to help lighten your burden and support you.
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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.
This means creating a dedicated place for family and friends to connect and remember your loved one. In our modern society, people aren't given enough time to grieve their losses. The pressures of work, even the simple emotional need to 'be busy, ' often bring the bereaved back into the 'real' world far too soon.
Reviews (8)
Donald Lockamy
Feb 21, 2021
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John Gresham
Nov 13, 2020
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We had a wonderful experience with Justin Smith and his team at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston. He and his team made you feel like they where part of the family during this difficult time in our lives. He also made sure that our love one was transported 4 1/2 hours away to a cemetery in SC and everything went just as planned. Thank you again Justin for your care and compassion.
Dara English
Oct 22, 2020
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Kevin Stewart
Aug 02, 2020
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Looks like my previous post was flagged by the owners for being “inappropriate.” There was nothing inappropriate about it other than the truth!! So here is: I don’t recommend having your loved ones funeral or cremation here. We were twenty dollar short, paid in cash, and they demanded those twenty dollars despite forgetting my grandmother at the funeral home. To begin with, they asked all the men to help get the coffin with my grandmother in it, in the hearse because they said they were “short staffed....” Then on the way to the cemetery we all see the hearse do a u-turn in the middle
David Wooten
Jul 04, 2020
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Lisa Bagwell
Jun 22, 2020
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Justin and his entire staff really exceeded our expectations recently for my dads recent passing and life celebration. We are so grateful for their expertise and patience with us while making important decisions during a difficult time. The execution of dad's preparation and life celebration will always hold great memories because of their honorable service to our family. Thank you to Justin and his entire staff!!
Jerry Waller
May 30, 2020
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Justin Smith and his staff exhibited the highest level of service and compassion to our family while taking care of the final arrangements for our dad. Meeting with the staff was timely and the visitation, service and burial were all conducted in a respectful and dignified manner. Misty was extremely helpful and knowledgeable from beginning to end. Mr Giles Stroud was respectful, accommodating and always available to answer questions, give guidance and consolation. We thank them for being there for us during this difficult time.
Dennis Blake
Sep 25, 2019
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