Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Services in Boone, NC
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home has served the High Country community since 1933, providing compassionate funeral and cremation services tailored to individual needs. Our team recognizes the uniqueness of every family we serve, offering personalized options for traditional funerals, memorial services, and cremation with dignity. As the only full-service funeral home and crematory in the region, we eliminate the need for transporting remains out of town. Our commitment to 24/7 availability ensures families receive immediate support during their time of need.With decades of combined experience, our professionals guide clients through every step, from pre-need planning to final arrangements. We maintain deep ties to local traditions while adapting to evolving community needs. Our facility in downtown Boone reflects our dedication to creating warm, meaningful spaces for remembrance. Through daily grief support programs, we extend care beyond funeral services, demonstrating our enduring commitment to the communities we serve across North Carolina and Tennessee.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Memorial Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Veterans Services
Graveside Services
Monument Sales
Grief Support
Death Certificates
Funeral Etiquette Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 immediate assistance for urgent needs
- We operate the only on-site crematory in the High Country area
- Our personalized services accommodate diverse cultural and religious traditions
- We provide comprehensive pre-need planning options
- Our team has served the community continuously since 1933
What people say
Great care and compassion
Made it so much easier
Excellent to work with
Rocking chair memory
24/7 availability
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services with customizable options for visitation, viewing, and graveside ceremonies. Our experienced staff coordinates all aspects including casket selection, venue arrangements, and obituary preparation. Families receive guidance through every decision while maintaining complete control over service details.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory enables dignified cremation services without transporting remains. We offer direct cremation and memorial services with cremation, respecting diverse cultural and religious preferences. The process maintains transparency while providing compassionate support for families choosing this option.
Pre-Need Planning
We help individuals plan funeral arrangements in advance through pre-need contracts. This service reduces future emotional and financial burdens while ensuring personal wishes are honored. Our counselors guide clients through all available options and documentation requirements.
Memorial Services
We create meaningful memorial services that celebrate lives without traditional burial. Services can be held at our facility, final resting places, or private locations. Our team assists with urn selection, service coordination, and creating personalized tributes for any timeframe after passing.
Veterans Services
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA marker procurement. Our staff understands specific veteran benefits and coordinates with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure proper recognition for service members' sacrifices.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and pre-need planning options tailored to individual preferences.
Do you offer cremation services?
Yes, we operate the only on-site crematory in the High Country area, providing dignified cremation options without transporting remains out of town.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-need planning with customizable options and contracts to ensure your wishes are honored while reducing future family burdens.
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate assistance with urgent funeral needs.
Do you serve veterans?
Yes, we specialize in military funeral honors including VA benefits coordination, flag presentation, and specialized memorial services for veterans.
What grief support do you provide?
We offer a year of daily grief support messages and local resource referrals to help families navigate their healing journey after loss.
Reviews (3)
Lisa Love
Apr 01, 2021
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Austin and Barnes treated my father with a lot of respect and explained everything so that we could understand what was going on with him I think the people of Austin and Barnes was a wonderful group of people and I appreciate everything that they did for my family I would recommend them to anyone who wants people who cares about your loved ones
Andy W.
May 26, 2019
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Professional, caring, very much concerned and capable with my family. They exceeded our expectations. They have an on-site crematory, so the care of my family member did not leave their site. Prices were much more reasonable than other funeral home in town. Their team was also helpful in the entire process. For sure, the best choice
Tena Callio
May 08, 2019
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Compassionate, professional, tasteful, and complete service, rendered by a sensitive top notch staff during times of grief and loss.
