It makes a difference. W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home was established by our family in 1854. We are the oldest family owned and operated business in the Tidewater Peninsula area. Our funeral home spans six generations and represents our family's commitment for over 160 years to the community that we live in and serve.
We are dedicated to serving your family with care and compassion in your time of need while honoring the life and memories of the ones you love. We are a full service funeral home offering advance pre-need planning, traditional and contemporary services, memorial services, military services, cremation, monuments and memorials.
We are dedicated to serving your family with care and compassion in your time of need while honoring the life and memories of the ones you love. We are a full service funeral home offering advance pre-need planning, traditional and contemporary services, memorial services, military services, cremation, monuments and memorials.
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Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.
Most of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love.
Someone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey.
Reviews (4)
Joanne Blanchette
Nov 03, 2021
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W J Smith & Son are sensitive to your needs during your time of loss. They cared for my family through every step of the process, going above and beyond, each time we've needed their services. Even when some of the details seemed trivial, everything was important to them, and they made sure every detail was exactly how we expected and needed. Every member of their staff was pleasurable to work with. They treat others with respect and dignity; and best of all, like family. Thank you so much, W J Smith & Son for making a difficult experience, a lot less painful!
Heather Schott
Sep 14, 2021
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When my mother and I went to take care of the arrangements for my father - the staff at W J Smith and Son funeral home could not have gone any more above and beyond for our family at this incredibly difficult time. From the moment that we walked in, the staff took care of us and every detail of the arrangements. They were comforting, compassionate, and empathetic - we could not have asked for anything more. We are incredibly grateful for them and their help.
Michelle Tison
Jul 11, 2020
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Jill Spielberger
Nov 04, 2019
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