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22 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Newton, NC
Since 2004, Jenkins Funeral Home has been a family-owned pillar of the Catawba Valley community, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life services. Our team, led by Carl, Lori, and Ben Jenkins, combines decades of experience with a deep commitment to honoring lives through traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorial celebrations. We offer two of the county's largest chapels, a serene cemetery, a pavilion for gatherings, and an engraving shop to create lasting tributes.Available 24/7, we guide families through every step, from immediate needs to pre-planning, ensuring dignity and care. Our veteran services reflect our respect for those who served, while our pet cremation options extend compassion to all family members. With transparency and empathy, we strive to be the trusted choice for families in Newton and surrounding areas.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Veteran Services
Pet Cremations
Pre-Planning
Ash Scattering
Urn Store
Grief Support
Immediate Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We are family-owned and operated since 2004 with deep local roots.
- Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate support during critical moments.
- We offer two of the largest chapels in Catawba County for dignified services.
- Specialized veteran services honor military service members and their families.
- Pre-planning options provide peace of mind with personalized arrangements.
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional service
Personalized attention
Great support
Honored our loved one
Services
Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services include visitation, ceremonies, and burial arrangements tailored to family preferences. Our chapels accommodate large gatherings, ensuring a dignified farewell. Experienced staff guide families through every detail, from casket selection to obituary notifications, with empathy and professionalism.
Cremation Services
Full-service cremation includes private ceremonies, urn selection, and memorialization choices. We offer biodegradable urns, scattering permits, and placement in our cremation garden. Staff provide legal documentation support and explain environmental regulations for ash scattering in land or water settings.
Veteran Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, Taps playing, and VA benefit coordination. We assist with discharge paperwork, headstone requests, and Presidential Memorial Certificates, ensuring military service members receive formal recognition and families access entitled benefits.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning consultations create customized arrangements to match personal wishes. We offer checklists, financial planning tools, and legal documentation to ensure clarity. This service reduces emotional and logistical burdens for families during future bereavement periods.
Grief Support
Ongoing grief resources include counseling referrals, children's support materials, and memorial event planning. We provide guidance on navigating loss and connect families with community support networks to aid emotional healing after services conclude.
People
Carl Jenkins
Owner
Carl Jenkins co-owns Jenkins Funeral Home with over 20 years of funeral service experience, prioritizing community care and personalized tributes.
Lori Jenkins
Owner
Lori Jenkins brings compassionate leadership to Jenkins Funeral Home, focusing on family-centered services and veteran recognition programs.
Ben Jenkins
Owner
Ben Jenkins contributes operational expertise to Jenkins Funeral Home, ensuring efficient service delivery while maintaining heartfelt client interactions.
Questions
What services does Jenkins Funeral Home offer?
We provide funeral services, cremation options, memorial ceremonies, veteran honors, pet cremations, pre-planning, and grief support tailored to family needs.
Are pre-planning services available?
Yes, we offer pre-planning consultations to create personalized arrangements, ensuring your wishes are honored and easing future burdens on loved ones.
Do you serve military veterans?
We specialize in veteran services, including military honors, flag presentations, and assistance with VA benefits to honor service members' legacies.
What cremation options exist?
Options include traditional cremation with memorial services, ash scattering guidance, biodegradable urns, and placement in our cremation garden or columbarium.
Reviews (4)
Scott Shoemaker
Jan 03, 2022
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Pastor Aaron and the team at Jenkins made all of our funeral arrangements as comfortable as possible. Its never an easy time but Aaron was wonderful. Thank you for all the guidance and prayers.
John Varner
Jan 03, 2022
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Aaron was great along with the rest of the staff, he made my family comfortable the the entire process. Aaron was also our pastor and did a superb job. I believe Aaron made this process as easy and comforting as anyone could do. Thank you from myself and my family.
Robert Setzer
Dec 17, 2021
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Cassie was very courteous and professional throughout the entire process. Start to finish, she made the days a little easier for the family when my father in law passed. She was able to answer all our questions and get everything organized and set up. A big thank you to Jenkins Funeral Home and staff.
Melissa Earp
Dec 15, 2021
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Jenkins is a great family owned funeral home choice in Catawba County. Aaron is one of the directors and a local pastor That is willing to step in at one of the most difficult times of need to help navigate plans to celebrate the life of your loved one. The other staff members are kind, caring and helpful with all your concerns and needs.
