Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Mortuary Services has been serving Western North Carolina for over 50 years, providing compassionate and personalized funeral and cremation solutions. Despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, we remain fully operational at a temporary facility, prioritizing the safety of our employees and the needs of grieving families. Our dedicated team offers comprehensive services, including traditional funerals, direct cremation, and graveside ceremonies, tailored to meet individual preferences.With 24/7 availability, we guide families through every decision while offering ongoing grief support for a full year post-service. Our commitment to excellence extends to veteran-specific honors and pre-arrangement planning, ensuring lasting tributes that honor loved ones.
Services
Direct Cremation
Traditional Funerals
Graveside Ceremonies
Veteran Services
Pre-Arrangements
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Casket Sales
Transport Services
Cremation Urns
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving Western North Carolina families.
- Our team provides 24/7 compassionate assistance during times of loss.
- We offer veteran-specific funeral honors and memorial services.
- We maintain full operational capability even during natural disasters.
- Our services include one year of daily grief support emails for families.
Services
Direct Cremation
Our direct cremation service includes transfer of remains within Buncombe County, cremation facility fees, and basic administrative support. This affordable option allows families to arrange memorial events separately while maintaining dignity and professionalism. Additional charges apply for services beyond standard transportation and documentation.
Traditional Funeral Service
Comprehensive traditional funerals feature body preparation, chapel facilities, viewing arrangements, and burial coordination. Packages include casket rental, ceremonial transportation, and personalized memorial items. Our team manages all logistics from visitation through final interment with attention to cultural and religious traditions.
Graveside Ceremony
Graveside services combine formal ceremonies at burial locations with complete logistical support. Includes casket transport, tent setup, seating arrangements, and ceremonial staff assistance. Families receive coordination for officiants and memorial documentation while maintaining focus on personalized tributes during the service.
Veterans Services
Specialized veteran funeral services incorporate military honors, flag presentation, and government-issued headstones. Our staff coordinates VA benefits documentation and ensures proper ceremonial protocols during both burial and memorial events. Available for all service branches with dedicated support for local veteran families.
Grief Support
Continued emotional support includes personalized daily email guidance for one year following services. Resources cover coping strategies, anniversary remembrance planning, and access to local support groups. This complimentary program demonstrates our commitment to long-term family care beyond immediate funeral arrangements.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customizable pre-arrangement services that let you specify preferences for future funeral arrangements while securing current pricing through our satisfaction guarantee.
Do you handle out-of-town arrangements?
Yes, we coordinate transfers and services for families outside Buncombe County with additional $100 fees for adjacent county locations.
What payment options do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, cash, checks, and funeral insurance policies. Payment plans are available for qualifying arrangements.
Are veterans benefits included?
We automatically incorporate available VA benefits and military honors into services, including headstone procurement and burial flag presentations.
How can I access grief support?
Sign up for our free one-year email program through our website, receiving personalized daily messages to guide you through the grieving process.
What happens during a graveside service?
Our staff manages equipment setup, casket transport, and ceremonial logistics while officiating appropriate military honors when applicable at your chosen burial location.
