Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Central Arkansas
Since 1955, Smith Family Funeral Homes has been dedicated to celebrating life through unique and personalized services with love and excellence to foster healing. Founded by Clifford Smith in North Little Rock, our family-owned business has grown across three generations, expanding to nine locations in Central Arkansas. Our team combines decades of experience with a commitment to kindness, integrity, and excellence, offering traditional and cremation services, veteran honors, and personalized memorials.We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that reflect each individual's legacy, supported by 24/7 availability and a focus on compassionate care. Recognized for eight consecutive years among the top 1% of funeral homes for customer service, we are proud members of the National Funeral Directors Association and Veterans Funeral Care.
Services
Traditional Services
Cremation Services
Personalization
Veteran Services
Celebrant Services
Legacy Touch Keepsakes
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- Three generations of funeral service expertise since 1955
- Personalized services reflecting each individual's unique life story
- Specialized veteran honors and benefits assistance
- 24/7 availability for immediate needs and support
- Nine convenient locations serving Central Arkansas communities
Associations and certifications
- National Funeral Directors Association
- Veterans Funeral Care
- Selected Independent Funeral Homes
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized tributes
Professional handling
24/7 availability
Veteran honors
Services
Traditional Services
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services with customizable visitation, chapel ceremonies, and graveside options. Our experienced directors guide families through every step, ensuring meaningful tributes that honor personal preferences and cultural traditions while providing emotional support during difficult times.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include full memorialization choices with visitation, memorial ceremonies, and permanent resting place options. We provide guidance on urn selection, scattering procedures, and creating personalized tributes that respect individual wishes while maintaining affordability and flexibility.
Veteran Services
We specialize in veteran funeral services with expert assistance obtaining VA benefits, flag presentation ceremonies, and military funeral honors. Our staff coordinates with local veteran organizations to ensure proper recognition through rifle details, color guards, and personalized tributes for service members and their families.
Personalization
We create unique memorials through tribute videos, photo displays, music selections, and keepsakes. Our directors work closely with families to incorporate personal elements like hobby-related decorations, customized programs, and live streaming options that reflect the individual's personality and life story.
Celebrant Services
Certified celebrants design personalized services focusing on life stories and memories. We offer non-religious tributes with customized eulogies, music selections, and ceremonial elements that honor the deceased's unique character while providing comfort through meaningful storytelling and family participation.
People
Jeff Smith
Owner
Third-generation funeral director who expanded the business to eight locations. Graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, joined the family business in 2010, and purchased the firm in 2010 with his wife Leslie.
Jodie McGinley
Funeral Director and Certified Celebrant
Licensed funeral director with a BA in Education. Certified Celebrant by the InSight Institute, specializing in personalized tributes. Has served families for over 19 years while raising three children with her husband.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burial services, cremation options, and personalized memorials tailored to individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Do you specialize in veteran funeral services?
Yes, we offer specialized veteran honors including flag presentation, military funeral details, and assistance with VA benefits applications.
Can I pre-plan funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services including online forms, seminars, and personalized consultation with our funeral directors.
How can I personalize a service?
We offer tribute videos, photo displays, music selections, and keepsakes to create meaningful memorials reflecting the deceased's life.
What locations do you serve?
We operate nine locations across Central Arkansas including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Hot Springs, and Benton.
Do you offer grief support resources?
Yes, we provide ongoing grief resources including counseling referrals, support groups, and the Aftercare by Smith program.
Reviews (6)
Robi Stevens
Nov 22, 2021
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Losing a loved one is never easy but Hannah Chambers at Smith Funeral Home sure made the process from start to finish easier for my family. Hannah was easily accessible and answered all of our questions.
Lynn Culpepper
Oct 19, 2021
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Hannah Chambers made me and my family feel like they cared. Everyone went above and beyond to make things run smooth and respectable. Highly recommend this team.
Fj Dickson
Sep 25, 2021
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PROFESSIONAL, CARING, PERSONAL, AND EXPERT CARE AND CONCERN IN A DIFFICULT TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO HANNAH AND SMITH FAMILY.
Robyn Jackson
Sep 20, 2021
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Smith Sherwood Funeral Home provided services for my father in law in September. Hannah Chambers was our funeral director. She was very kind and went the extra mile to make my family feel loved and cared for. We would most certainly suggest using Smith Sherwood Funeral Home to anyone who needs funeral services.
Cheryl Woolfe
Nov 29, 2016
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Huson funeral Home, along with all their staff, were absolutely wonderful to me for my loss of my mom & dad. All my needs were met & beyond (especially by Ernie). I have & will continue to highly recommend them to all. Thank you.
Wensdea Ables
Nov 26, 2015
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Working with the Huson Funeral Home has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. The staff truly is a genuine bunch!
