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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Abingdon, VA
Since 1918, our family has been dedicated to providing compassionate funeral and cremation services to families in Abingdon, Bristol, and Glade Spring, Virginia. As a fifth-generation family-owned business, we prioritize personalized tributes that honor each individual's unique life story. Our team combines over a century of experience with a deep understanding of local traditions and needs. We specialize in traditional funerals, cremation services, and customized memorials, including veterans honors and grief support programs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rigorous adherence to professional standards and community service. We offer 24/7 availability for immediate needs, ensuring families receive timely support during difficult times.Through our Cremation With Confidence program, we provide transparent pricing and guidance for cremation services. Our staff includes licensed funeral directors and embalmers with decades of combined expertise in funeral and cemetery management. We maintain strong partnerships with local veterans organizations to deliver appropriate honors and benefits. Every service we create focuses on meaningful personalization through tribute videos, memorabilia displays, and customized ceremonies. Our long-standing reputation as a trusted local provider is built on consistent family involvement in daily operations and unwavering dedication to client care.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Personalized Memorials
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- Five generations of funeral service experience since 1918
- Family members actively involved in daily operations
- Specialized veterans service honors and benefits assistance
- 24/7 availability for immediate needs
- Transparent cremation pricing through Cremation With Confidence
Associations and certifications
- Cremation With Confidence
Services
Traditional Funerals
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services that provide meaningful ways to honor loved ones through visitation, funeral ceremonies, and graveside services. Our experienced staff helps families create personalized experiences with tribute videos, memorabilia displays, and customized music selections. Services can be held in our chapel, local churches, or alternative venues that reflect the deceased's life and interests.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include full-service funeral options followed by cremation, memorial services with cremated remains, and private cremation arrangements. We provide transparent pricing through our Cremation With Confidence program and help families select appropriate urns or memorialization options. Services include assistance with permanent placement in columbariums or scattering in meaningful locations.
Veterans Services
We specialize in veterans funeral services, including assistance with VA benefits applications, flag presentations, and military honors ceremonies. Our staff helps families navigate eligibility requirements for burial benefits and provides appropriate memorials through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Services include coordination with local veterans organizations for proper military funeral honors.
Personalization
We create personalized memorials through tribute videos, photo displays, and customized ceremonies that reflect the deceased's life story. Options include live music performances, poetry readings, and unique venue selections that showcase individual interests and achievements. Our directors work closely with families to incorporate meaningful elements into every service.
Grief Support
Our grief support programs provide ongoing assistance through weekly messages for one year following loss. We offer resources to help families navigate the healing process and connect with community support networks. Services include guidance on coping strategies and access to educational materials about the grieving process.
People
David II Farris
Co-Owner
David II Farris returned to the business in 2022 after a decade away, bringing 45 combined years of funeral service experience with his wife Sonya. As part of the fourth husband-wife management team, he continues the family legacy established in 1918.
Sonya Farris
Co-Owner
Licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2008, Sonya Farris has over 45 combined years of experience with David II. She actively participates in daily operations, ensuring compassionate care for families during their time of need.
David M. Farris
Former Owner
David M. Farris purchased the business in 1982 and led its expansion through the 1990s and early 2000s. He shared management with his children and established the second location and crematory.
Kim Farris-Luke
Former President
Kim Farris-Luke served as President and led business operations until 2022. As part of the fourth generation, she maintained the family's commitment to compassionate service in the community.
Mark Farris
Historical Owner
Mark Farris established the Abingdon location in 1952 and purchased the Saltville funeral home branch. He oversaw the name change to Farris Funeral Service in 1974, shaping its modern identity.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and personalized memorial options. Our services include visitation, funeral ceremonies, graveside services, and alternative venue arrangements.
Do you offer veterans funeral benefits assistance?
Yes, we help families navigate VA burial benefits, including flag presentations, military honors ceremonies, and assistance with application processes for eligible veterans and their families.
How can I personalize a funeral service?
We offer tribute videos, photo displays, customized music selections, poetry readings, and alternative venue options. Our directors work closely with families to incorporate meaningful elements reflecting the deceased's life.
Are you available for immediate needs?
Yes, we provide 24/7 availability for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and support services whenever families need us most.
What grief support resources do you provide?
We offer a year-long weekly grief message program, educational resources, and connections to community support networks to help families navigate the healing process after loss.
Reviews (1)
Carrie Jackson
Nov 08, 2017
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They provided free service for our family when we lost 1 of our twins at birth. They took really good care of us and made it so much easier for us.
