Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Alabama
Since 1967, Alabama Funeral Homes has dedicated itself to providing compassionate, dignified funeral and cremation services across Alabama. Our mission centers on alleviating the burdens families face during times of loss through professionalism, integrity, and personalized care. As the only full-service funeral home, crematory, and cemetery in the region, we ensure your loved one remains in our care throughout the entire process, eliminating the need for third-party transfers. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in funeral directing, embalming, and cremation services, supported by a modern facility featuring a formal chapel, visitation parlor, and on-site cemetery. We prioritize transparent communication, offering 24/7 availability to address urgent needs and guide families through arrangements at any hour.Our pre-planning services empower individuals to document their final wishes, reducing emotional and financial strain on loved ones. Recognized for our community-focused approach, we serve urban centers like Birmingham and Montgomery alongside rural areas, adapting to each family's cultural and religious traditions. With over 25 years operating East Alabama's only onsite crematorium, we maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while providing affordable options starting at $995 for direct cremation. Client testimonials consistently highlight our staff's empathy, attention to detail, and ability to transform difficult experiences into healing opportunities through personalized memorialization solutions.
Services
Cremation Services
Traditional Funerals
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Memorial Services
Visitation Events
Veterans Benefits
Onsite Cremation
Cemetery Services
Urn Selection
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 immediate assistance for urgent needs
- Our onsite crematorium eliminates third-party transfers
- Personalized pre-planning reduces family decision-making stress
- Veteran service benefits coordination available
- Modern facilities with chapel and reception spaces
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional service
Patient communication
Stress-free arrangements
Empathetic staff
Services
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide dignified, affordable options starting at $995. This includes basic professional services, cremation chamber use, and remains return in a temporary urn. Clients may upgrade to permanent urns or add memorial events. The process maintains strict chain-of-custody protocols with onsite facilities eliminating third-party transfers. Families receive detailed documentation throughout.
Traditional Funerals
Full-service funeral arrangements include casket rental or purchase, visitation, chapel services, and burial coordination. Packages accommodate religious and cultural traditions with customizable elements. Our facilities feature formal chapels and reception areas. Staff handles all logistics including death certificates, obituary notices, and cemetery plot arrangements.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes and lock in current pricing. We guide clients through service selections, document preferences, and establish payment plans. This reduces emotional burden on families while ensuring wishes are honored. Veterans receive specialized guidance for benefit utilization.
Memorial Services
Memorial ceremonies honor loved ones with personalized tributes. Options include slideshow presentations, memory tables, and customized programs. Our staff coordinates venue setup, audio-visual equipment, and guest accommodations. Services may follow cremation or burial with flexible scheduling to accommodate out-of-town guests.
Veterans Services
We specialize in securing veterans' burial benefits including flag presentation, military honors, and cemetery plot allowances. Staff assists with paperwork submission and coordinates with VA offices. Services honor all branches with appropriate ceremonial elements like rifle salutes and Taps performances.
People
Joseph L. Dean, III
Owner/Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with onsite crematorium expertise. Graduated from Jefferson State Mortuary School. Committed to personalized family care. Married with three children. Active community leader in Opelika.
Russell McLachlan
Apprentice Funeral Director
30-year Navy veteran teaching securities studies. Returned to funeral service for community impact. Married with three sons. Auburn resident providing compassionate guidance during loss.
Meagan Wade Hilyer
Apprentice Funeral Director
Art & Design graduate from LaGrange College. Office manager ensuring smooth operations. Auburn resident dedicated to respectful care. Recognized for patient communication during family consultations.
Rhett Barnes
Office Manager
5-year funeral industry veteran with community-focused values. University of Alabama graduate. Manages administrative operations while maintaining personal touch. Auburn resident with veterinary nurse spouse.
Questions
What cremation packages do you offer?
We provide direct cremation starting at $995, cremation with memorial service, and full-service options. Prices exclude transportation costs. Contact us for detailed package comparisons.
Can I pre-plan my funeral services?
Yes, we offer pre-planning with customizable options and payment plans. This ensures your wishes are honored while reducing family decision-making during difficult times.
Do you serve areas outside Opelika?
We serve all Alabama communities including Birmingham, Montgomery, Auburn, and surrounding regions. Transportation arrangements available for out-of-area families.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance. Call 334-650-6323 for urgent needs or visitation arrangements at any hour.
What veteran benefits do you handle?
We coordinate military honors, flag presentation, and VA burial allowances. Staff assists with paperwork submission and cemetery plot coordination for eligible veterans.
Reviews (6)
Sherri Tyus
Dec 30, 2021
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They were absolutely the best given the situation. My only 'negative' review would be that we wished we had known there was one closer to our house. So please A.F.H & C. Centers, ask which Home would be easier to get to. Otherwise, we can't give them enough high praise, Thank you Sherri T.
Allan Beary
Dec 14, 2021
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Joseph and his assistant Cathy were extremely helpful and courteous throughout the whole process. They never hesitated to to help or answer a question. My family and I are very thankful for their professionalism, sympathy, empathy and courtesy during a mist trying and emotional time.
Sabrina Fortner
Dec 07, 2021
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The service was incredible. The staff was polite and extremely professional. They make you feel like everything is in total control. Dignity, pride and total respect. I personally would recommend this company to anyone in need of a loving and compassionate company that makes the hardest decision much easier to go through.
Krystal Bost
Dec 05, 2021
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The owner and staff were extremely pleasant and easy to work with and took lengths to be kind to myself and my family during what was a terrible time. They made the process simple, easy to understand, they were honest and respected our loved one and our family. Their facility was very nice, very clean, and the staff on hand were very gracious. I fully intend to make this business a part of my end of life planning based on my experience with them. I could not possibly recommend them in any way that would be equal to the amount of kindness and compassion they showed myself and my family. If your
Keith Thornberry
Dec 05, 2021
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My wife was in hospice obviously passed away. 12:15 am . We live in Montgomery AL. Had worked out some details . They came promptly had no issues and my wife was cremated quickly and for a third the cost of any other place I spoke with. Do recommend them highly. Honest people . My thanks to the owner and his staff.
Amanda Jones
Dec 03, 2021
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Everyone here was so helpful when I lost my dad. Joseph and his team made the hardest day of my life so much easier. I am beyond thankful for everything they did for my family. Savannah delivered my dad to my moms house personally. She was so kind and sweet. They did everything they could to comfort and guide me through this process. The box with a cross on it was perfect for my dad. Thank you for your sincerity. May God bless you. The Screws family.
