Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Franklin, VA
Engram Funeral Home has served families in Franklin, Suffolk, Southampton County, Gates, NC, and surrounding areas since 1958 with compassionate care. Founded by William M. Engram, Sr., we remain a family-owned business committed to honoring lives through personalized funeral services. Our team of licensed professionals provides dependable guidance for cremation, traditional services, and pre-planning. With over six decades of experience, we prioritize listening to families' wishes to create meaningful tributes.Our Franklin, VA facility offers a private, spacious environment to ease the burden during times of loss. We maintain a legacy of excellence while adapting to modern needs through our online resources and community partnerships. Our third-generation team member, William M. Engram III, continues this tradition of service excellence. We accept out-of-state deaths and provide grief support materials to assist families comprehensively.
Services
Cremation Services
Traditional Funerals
Pre-Planning Services
Grief Resources
Out-of-State Deaths
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1958 with three generations of funeral service experience
- Licensed professionals available 24/7 for immediate assistance
- Personalized service planning tailored to individual family traditions
- Comprehensive pre-planning options to ease future burdens
- Modern facility designed for privacy and comfort
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized arrangements
Professional expertise
24/7 availability
Community trusted
Services
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with or without memorial ceremonies, providing dignified options for families seeking simplicity or personalized tributes. Our professionals guide families through every decision while maintaining respect for individual wishes. Services include basic cremation packages and customized memorial events.
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services include complete arrangement coordination from visitation to burial. We handle all logistics including venue preparation, officiant coordination, and cemetery arrangements while honoring cultural and family traditions. Staff provides grief support throughout the process.
Pre-Planning Services
We help individuals plan their own funeral arrangements in advance to ensure personal wishes are honored. This includes selecting service components, securing pricing, and creating legal documentation to relieve family decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Grief Resources
Our grief support includes access to counseling resources, online memorials, and educational materials to help families cope with loss. We provide ongoing support through our grief library and community partnerships to assist with the emotional healing process.
Out-of-State Deaths
We coordinate funeral services for families handling out-of-state deaths, managing transportation logistics and local arrangements. Our team ensures compliance with all state regulations while creating cohesive memorial plans that accommodate distant family members' participation.
People
William M. Engram, Jr.
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with decades of experience, continuing his father's legacy since 1991. Specializes in personalized service coordination and community outreach.
William M. Engram III
Apprentice Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral service professional currently completing education at John Tyler Community College. Focuses on modern pre-planning solutions and technology integration.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customizable pre-planning packages including cremation, traditional funerals, and memorial services with guaranteed pricing options to lock in current rates.
Do you handle out-of-state deaths?
Yes, we coordinate all logistics for out-of-state deaths including transportation, local arrangements, and family communication to ensure seamless service execution.
What grief support resources exist?
We provide access to grief counseling, online memorials, and educational materials through our community partnerships and in-house resource library.
Are 24/7 emergency services available?
Our licensed staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with immediate needs and answer questions about funeral arrangements.
How are service costs determined?
Costs vary based on selected services and merchandise. We provide transparent pricing during consultation with no hidden fees or additional charges.
Reviews (3)
Annette Copeland
May 28, 2021
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If I could not give them no stars I would.!! How can a funeral home keep FAMILY from coming and TAKING PICTURES of there love one's when the main members have done so!! You CAN NOT MIX YOUR AFFAIRS WITH BUSINESS!! NEVER WILL GET ANY OF MY CLOSE FAMILY IF I HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT!!
Teresia Smith
Oct 27, 2020
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Mr. William Engram is a very compassionate man, who Serves Well in this business. I called this Ministry,because everyone is not able to accommodate, the needs of families
when it comes to matters such as this. He served our family when our Father passed. A good professional funeral director, will see the heart of the family, that sits before them. I recommend him and his establishment in the surrounding areas of VA, NC, and other places for use. You won't go wrong by using his business. May God continues to bless this establishment.
when it comes to matters such as this. He served our family when our Father passed. A good professional funeral director, will see the heart of the family, that sits before them. I recommend him and his establishment in the surrounding areas of VA, NC, and other places for use. You won't go wrong by using his business. May God continues to bless this establishment.
L. Faison
Sep 19, 2020
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Engram's Funeral Home provides excellent service. They have been a fixture in the community my entire life.
