Business Details
29 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Calera, AL
Charter Funeral Home has served families in Calera, Alabama since 1997, providing compassionate and personalized funeral arrangements. As a family-owned business, we prioritize creating meaningful memorials that honor loved ones while offering practical support during difficult times. Our 11,000-square-foot facility features modern amenities including an on-site crematory, visitation parlor, and Charter Memorial Scatter Garden. We specialize in both traditional burials and cremation services, with expertise in veterans' honors and customized memorial planning.Our staff works closely with families to navigate legal requirements, draft obituaries, and incorporate personal elements like music and memorabilia into services. We serve North Alabama, Central Alabama, Birmingham Metropolitan Area, and Shelby County with 24/7 availability. Our establishment builds upon the legacy of Alabama's first cremation society, founded in 1994, ensuring continuity of care across generations.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans' Honors
Final Interment
Cremation Society
Obituary Assistance
Memorial Planning
Casket Selection
Urn Display
Graveside Services
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation since 1997 with local expertise
- On-site crematory with state-of-the-art equipment
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Customized memorial services with personal tributes
- Veterans' honors and military funeral specialists
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral services that honor your loved one's unique life journey. Our professional staff guides families through every decision, from visitation arrangements to final ceremonies. Services can be tailored to religious traditions, family preferences, and budget considerations while providing emotional support throughout the process.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory provides dignified cremation services with multiple memorialization choices. We offer cremation urns, scattering gardens, and niche interment options while supporting families in creating meaningful memorial ceremonies either before or after cremation occurs.
Veterans' Honors
Specialized services for veterans include military honors, flag presentation, and assistance with VA benefits. Our team understands the unique needs of military families and provides respectful tributes that recognize service members' contributions and sacrifices.
Final Interment
We help families select permanent resting places from various options including traditional cemeteries, mausoleums, and cremation gardens. Our directors provide guidance on estate lots, multiple space arrangements, and memorial tributes that create lasting legacies for future generations.
Cremation Society
As Alabama's first cremation society established in 1994, we offer specialized cremation planning with extensive experience. Our experts provide comprehensive options for cremated remains disposition, including urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and memorial interment solutions.
Questions
What immediate steps should I take when a death occurs?
Contact emergency personnel or the deceased's physician. Notify us for guidance through legal requirements and arrangement options.
Do you offer both burial and cremation services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive options for traditional burials, cremation services, and customized memorial ceremonies.
Can I personalize the funeral service?
Absolutely. We incorporate personal elements like music, photos, and memorabilia to create meaningful tributes reflecting the deceased's life.
Are veterans' benefits available?
Yes, we assist with military honors, flag presentation, and VA benefit applications for eligible service members.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Calera, Alabaster, Shelby County, Birmingham Metropolitan Area, North Alabama, and Central Alabama.
Is your crematory licensed and inspected?
Our on-site crematory meets all state and federal regulations with regular equipment maintenance and operational inspections.
Reviews (6)
J. Brasher
Apr 06, 2021
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Very pleased with how they handled my sisters arrangements. They even worked closely with an out of state funeral home to accept the transfer of my sister home to Alabama. Everything was handled professionally.
Sally M.
Mar 28, 2021
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I want to thank the staff for their service. I can't say enough about how caring, and thoughtful everyone was. I especially appreciated the followup call after the funeral.
Lisa Lively
Sep 09, 2020
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Very pleased with the service I received. They were friendly and caring helping me plan for my mother's funeral. Great on following up with me as well. Highly recommend.
Heather Dooley
Jan 04, 2020
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Charter Funeral Home was absolutely great to work with. They were able to walk us through everything in a difficult time. I really enjoyed working with Cody and Bri and I would highly recommend Charter Funeral Home for the planning of your loved one's service.
Sarah Thompson
Oct 18, 2018
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It has taken me awhile to write this up, it was a hard for me. But, I do think this funeral home should be recognized. They were so helpful when my husband passed away. I was 29 and pretty much at my last nickel when it happened. They went out of their way to help me and his family. While the other funeral homes were all about money, Charter was about us. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Cindy Webster
Sep 22, 2018
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What a wonderful team of people! They were so compassionate to me, my family, and especially my Dad. Every single person at this funeral home was nice and sincere, we could not have asked for more. They truly care about the person that has passed and treated us as if we were family. Thank you again for making this so easy during a hard time.
