Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Smithville, TN
At Love-Cantrell Funeral Home-Cantrell Funeral Home, we have dedicated ourselves to serving families during their most difficult moments since 1907. As a family-owned and operated business for three generations, we prioritize personalized care, ensuring each funeral service reflects the unique life being honored. Our commitment to compassionate support extends before, during, and after the loss of a loved one, with a focus on creating meaningful tributes that celebrate individual legacies. We offer comprehensive services including traditional funerals, cremations, and pre-need planning, all guided by our philosophy that love should be at the heart of every service we provide.Our team of experienced professionals understands the importance of honoring traditions while adapting to modern needs, ensuring families feel supported throughout the entire process. With deep roots in the Smithville community, we combine generational expertise with a steadfast dedication to ethical service and community trust.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Grief Support
Obituary Services
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- We offer three generations of family-owned funeral service expertise.
- Our team provides 24/7 support for families during times of loss.
- We create personalized funeral services that reflect individual life stories.
- We specialize in pre-need planning to alleviate future burdens.
- Our staff maintains active involvement in the local Smithville community.
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to honor individual lives through personalized ceremonies. Our experienced team guides families in creating meaningful tributes that reflect personal traditions and cultural preferences. With over a century of service, we combine professional expertise with compassionate care to support families during difficult times.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer dignified alternatives to traditional burial while maintaining respect for the deceased. We assist families in selecting appropriate memorialization options that align with their wishes. Our staff provides clear guidance through the cremation process while upholding the same level of care and professionalism as all our services.
Pre-Need Planning
We help individuals plan their funeral arrangements in advance to alleviate future burdens on loved ones. Our pre-need planning services allow clients to document personal preferences and secure current pricing. This proactive approach ensures wishes are honored while providing peace of mind for families.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief support resources to help families navigate the mourning process. Our services include access to grief literature and community referrals for continued emotional support. We remain available to families beyond the funeral service to provide compassionate guidance during their healing journey.
Obituary Services
We assist families in crafting detailed obituaries that celebrate their loved one's life story. Our staff helps compose meaningful tributes highlighting personal achievements, family connections, and community contributions. We ensure accurate publication through local media and our online memorial platform.
People
Deloy Kirby
Owner
Owner with over 40 years of funeral service experience, previously worked at Carrier before joining the industry in 1978. Assumed ownership after Allen and Wilma Hooper's passing.
Diane Kirby
Owner
Co-owner raised in the funeral business, daughter of founders Allen and Wilma Hooper. Transitioned from part-time to full-time role after children graduated, maintaining beautician license for service contributions.
Chad Kirby
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 2001 and life insurance agent specializing in pre-need sales. Third-generation funeral professional with business degree from Middle Tennessee State University, actively involved in community and family operations.
Renee Hennessee
Secretary
Owner's daughter with funeral home experience since 1998, handles monument sales and administrative duties. Married with five children and two grandchildren, contributes photography skills to memorial services.
Richard D. Atnip
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1990 with decades of industry experience. Operates Tennessee Walking Horse farm with wife, combining agricultural heritage with funeral service profession.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and customized memorial options to honor individual preferences.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-need planning services to document your wishes and secure current pricing for future arrangements.
Do you serve areas beyond Smithville?
We primarily serve Smithville and DeKalb County, with arrangements available for families in surrounding Tennessee communities.
What support exists after a funeral?
We provide ongoing grief resources including literature access and community support referrals for continued emotional assistance.
How do I write an obituary?
Our staff helps craft personalized obituaries highlighting life achievements, family connections, and community contributions for publication.
Are your facilities accessible?
Yes, our funeral home facilities meet accessibility standards to accommodate all visitors' needs.
Reviews (5)
Teresa Wright
Apr 27, 2020
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I love this family ! During the Lost of my daddy they were wonderful to us ! And just in February 2020 we lost out 20 years old son ! They took care of us very well during that time ! They feel like family to us ! I can not say enough about them being so good to us ! Thank you all !
Lou Ann Colvert White
Jan 24, 2020
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They have always done a superb job with our families funerals! Very professional & helpful in any way we needed! If you need anything even years after a funeral they are willing to help!
Ryan Herron
May 11, 2019
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I can't say enough about the wonderful caring honest staff at Love and Cantrell Mr Deloy and Mrs Diane are honest and caring and very professional and make planing a love ones funeral easy and understandable
Kim Evans
Oct 04, 2018
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Love-Cantrell Funeral Home has always taken care of my family during our time of loss. I was just a little girl when I lost my daddy but I remember Deloy Kirby being so sweet to me. The Kirby's have sincere love & compassion for you during this sad time.
Charlotte George Trapp
Oct 02, 2017
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They done a wonderful job with my dad Tommy George and always make u feel welcome and help anyway they can to make u feel at ease
