Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Since 1916, Allen Funeral Home has served the Hurricane community with compassionate and professional funeral services. As a family-owned business spanning four generations, we prioritize personalized care, treating every family as if they were our own. Our commitment to excellence is rooted in over a century of experience, offering comprehensive services including casket selection, burial arrangements, and veterans' honors. We provide 24/7 support to ensure families receive immediate assistance during their time of need. Our team combines deep local knowledge with industry expertise to guide clients through pre-planning and grief support.We uphold values of integrity, transparency, and community service, reflected in our long-standing reputation and testimonials from generations of families. Our facility on Main Street remains a trusted resource for funeral needs, blending tradition with modern service standards. We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives while adhering to strict ethical and professional guidelines.
Services
Funeral Services
Casket Selection
Burial Enclosures
Urn Vaults
Pre-Planning Services
Veterans' Memorials
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized support during your time of need
- Our family-owned business has served the community since 1916
- We specialize in veterans' burial services and military honors
- Our team provides transparent pricing and ethical guidance
- We combine generational expertise with modern funeral service standards
What people say
Compassionate care
Military procession excellence
Generational trust
Transparent guidance
Personalized attention
Services
Funeral Services
Allen Funeral Home provides comprehensive funeral services tailored to family needs. Our experienced directors guide families through every step, from planning ceremonies to coordinating cemetery arrangements. We offer traditional services with horse-drawn hearse options and military honors for veterans, ensuring meaningful tributes that honor individual lives while maintaining ethical standards.
Casket Selection
We offer a diverse selection of caskets to reflect personal preferences and budget considerations. Our compassionate staff provides guidance without pressure, emphasizing that quality doesn't require excessive expense. Options range from basic models to customized designs, helping families create appropriate memorials that respect their loved one's unique life story and family traditions.
Veterans' Memorials
Specialized services honor veterans with proper military ceremonies and benefits coordination. We assist with headstone procurement, burial flag presentation, and VA benefit applications. Our team understands the importance of recognizing service members' sacrifices, providing dignified processions including horse-drawn transport options that have become a signature aspect of our veteran tributes.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-need planning services help individuals document future wishes while alleviating family burdens. We offer insurance arrangements and detailed documentation to ensure wishes are honored. This proactive approach provides peace of mind through clear financial planning and personal preference documentation, supported by our licensed professionals' expertise in creating comprehensive future arrangements.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief support extending beyond funeral services through daily email messages for one year. Our program offers practical resources and emotional guidance during the mourning process. This continued support reflects our commitment to families' long-term well-being, recognizing that healing extends far beyond the initial service period while maintaining strict confidentiality and compassionate approach.
People
Gregory Don Allen
President/Licensed Director in Charge
Fourth-generation funeral director with Mid-America College of Funeral Service training. Licensed for pre-need insurance arrangements, he combines 35+ years of experience with community service through First Baptist Church and professional associations.
Wesley Richard Allen
Vice President/Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral professional trained at Mid-America College of Funeral Service. Former volunteer firefighter with expertise in veterans' services, he continues the family tradition of compassionate care while maintaining active roles in local and state funeral directors associations.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer for veterans?
We provide full military honors including flag presentation, horse-drawn hearse options, and VA benefit coordination. Our team assists with headstone procurement and burial flag applications.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, our pre-need planning services include personalized documentation and insurance arrangements to ensure your wishes are honored while easing future family decisions.
What casket options are available?
We offer diverse casket selections from basic models to premium designs, with transparent pricing and guidance focused on appropriate tributes rather than sales pressure.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency support.
How long have you served the community?
Since 1916, four generations of the Allen family have provided funeral services to Hurricane residents, maintaining continuous operation for over 100 years.
What grief support resources exist?
We offer daily grief support emails for one year, plus printed resources and personalized guidance to help families navigate the mourning process.
Reviews (5)
Bonnie Johnson
Dec 20, 2021
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Allen's Funeral Home is the best place at a time of loss, to me they're the only place I would trust. They have the care and compassion I expect and treat us like they should. Greg and Wes have been there thru many sad times in my life, but they always have a way to make me smile even in the saddest times.
Heather Crouch
Jan 04, 2021
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Allen Funeral Home has had services for many family members. They have always been top notch in the service that they provide. They are an established business in our community that has been around for decades. If you are looking for a place to meet all of your familys end of life needs, please consider Allens.
Tracy Duncan
Dec 25, 2020
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We are so thankful for the caring and dignified way Allens funeral home conducted the memorial service for our family. They made a stressful situation that we all have to face sometime in our lives bearable from the beginning to the end of the process. We are so very grateful for the competency and compassion that was shown to us by Greg Allen and his staff during this time of grief for our family. Honestly, no words can express our deep gratitude to these wonderful people.
Brenda Clagg
Nov 19, 2020
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My family appreciates the kindness and thoughtfulness shown to us by Allen Funeral Home. My husband's wishes were carried out completely, could not have asked for better service...
Andy Bird
Sep 01, 2020
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Allen Funeral Home has been a part of my families darkest days for many years. The staff has always supported and assisted my family during these times. They are attentive to needs and willing to go the extra mile. Highly recommend!
