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Trusted Funeral Services in Dothan, AL
Family First Funeral Care was founded by Jason & Amy Shepard and Roy Watford with a commitment to prioritizing families over profits. Our team brings over 80 years of combined experience in funeral care, offering compassionate guidance during life's most challenging moments. Located at 965 Woodland Drive in Dothan, AL, we operate from a fully renovated facility designed to provide warm, inviting spaces for gatherings.As a full-service funeral home and flower shop, we specialize in cremation services, cemetery property sales through exclusive partnerships, and traditional funeral arrangements. Our mission emphasizes professionalism, ethical practices, and delivering the highest quality services while maintaining honest, transparent pricing structures.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Burial Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Casket Sales
Outer Burial Containers
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 80+ years combined funeral care experience
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- 24/7 emergency services available
- Personalized arrangements respecting cultural/religious traditions
- Full-service facility with on-site flower shop
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional service
Transparent pricing
24/7 availability
Personalized care
Services
Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive funeral services including visitation, viewing, and formal ceremonies. Our team coordinates all aspects from casket selection to cemetery arrangements. Services can be customized to reflect personal preferences and cultural traditions while providing a meaningful tribute to honor loved ones.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include basic direct cremation and memorial packages with urn selection. We provide options for keeping ashes, scattering, or burial in columbariums. All cremation services include necessary permits and documentation with flexible memorialization choices.
Memorial Services
We create personalized memorial services that can be held weeks after passing or immediately following cremation. Services may include obituary planning, guest books, acknowledgment cards, and tribute videos to celebrate the deceased's life in a meaningful way.
Burial Services
Our burial services range from immediate interment to full traditional funerals with open casket viewings. We coordinate cemetery arrangements, provide necessary vaults, and offer various casket options while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements for burial procedures.
Pre-Planning
We help families create pre-need funeral plans that document personal preferences and secure current pricing. This service includes selecting specific merchandise, service details, and payment options to relieve future decision-making burdens during difficult times.
People
Jason Shepard
Co-Owner
Co-founder with extensive funeral service experience, committed to compassionate care and ethical business practices.
Amy Shepard
Co-Owner
Co-founder focused on personalized family support and maintaining high standards of funeral service excellence.
Roy Watford
Co-Owner
Experienced funeral director ensuring professional service delivery and community-focused care for grieving families.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and burial options with customizable arrangements.
Can I pre-plan a funeral service?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document preferences and secure current pricing for future needs.
Do you handle veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we assist with veterans' burial flags, headstones, and military honors coordination.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards with full payment required 24 hours before services.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency services.
Reviews (4)
Fran Shaddix
Jun 27, 2021
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Jason and his team were so kind, compassionate and caring. They were there for us at every step. We appreciate them more than we can ever express.
Barry Purse
Oct 31, 2020
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I am a funeral home owner and funeral director in Michigan. I needed help with an out of state death in Dothan, Alabama. Jason Shepard was great to deal with and his embalming was very satisfactory. Also, people in Dothan need to be aware that Family Firsts fees were very affordable compared to Ward-Wilson which were ridiculous. Thank you Family First Funeral Care and Jason Shepard from J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh & Adrian, Michigan.
Brant Smith
May 20, 2020
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Family First was there for my family during the unexpected death of my mother. Jason and his team (Jason, wife, kim, cole, hunter, and others) went above and beyond throughout the entire process. The services family first provided were extremely professional with a very affordable price compared to others. Jason and his team were never pushy, provided consistent communication and provided compassion during the time of need. If you're in need of services please don't hesitate to contact Family First.
Lisa Brown
Jun 27, 2018
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Family First was such a saving grace to our family. With the unexpected death of my sister Randy helped us through our tragedy and went well beyond expectations. Family First was not only sensitive to our needs but was extremely patient with us during the process, giving us plenty of time to say our final goodbyes. I just want to say that if your searching for the best funeral home Family First is the place to go. They will help your family through the process and not push or rush you with decisions. Our family is completely satisfied and extremely grateful.
