Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Funeral Services in Birmingham, AL
Eastside Funeral Home has been providing compassionate funeral services since our founding in 2003 by C. Ervin and Catrina Kennedy. As a family-owned and operated business, we understand the importance of personalized care during times of bereavement. Our team is dedicated to honoring the lives of the deceased while supporting families through every step of the funeral planning process. With locations in Birmingham, Alabama, we serve the local community and surrounding areas with professionalism and empathy. Our experienced staff collaborates with families to create meaningful tributes that reflect the unique lives of their loved ones.We pride ourselves on maintaining transparency and integrity in all our services, ensuring families feel supported during difficult times. Through our commitment to excellence, we have established long-term relationships with the families we serve. Our goal is to leave a lasting impression of compassion and dedication in every interaction. This philosophy, rooted in our Christian faith, guides our approach to funeral service excellence.
Services
Direct Cremation
Graveside Services
Chapel Services
Casket Selection
Veterans Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 2003 with deep community roots
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Personalized service planning tailored to individual needs
- Professional staff with decades of combined experience
- Transparent pricing and comprehensive service options
Services
Direct Cremation
Direct cremation provides a simple, cost-effective option for families seeking basic memorial services. This service includes professional removal of remains, crematory fees, and a temporary urn for ashes. Families receive documentation and support for memorial arrangements while maintaining flexibility for future ceremonies. Our staff ensures the process meets all legal requirements while providing compassionate guidance.
Graveside Services
Graveside services offer traditional funeral ceremonies at the burial site. Our team coordinates all aspects including casket selection, cemetery arrangements, and service coordination. Families receive professional support with memorial programs, clergy coordination, and transportation arrangements. We ensure compliance with cemetery regulations while creating meaningful tributes that honor the deceased's life and legacy.
Chapel Services
Chapel services provide formal funeral ceremonies in our facility or local churches. Our comprehensive service includes visitation management, clergy coordination, and professional staff support. Families receive assistance with obituary planning, memorial programs, and post-service arrangements. We provide 20-gauge caskets and coordinate transportation while maintaining compassionate support throughout the process.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include honor guard ceremonies, flag presentation, and military grave marker coordination. We handle VA benefit applications and cemetery arrangements at Alabama National Cemetery. Our staff provides guidance on eligibility requirements while ensuring proper military honors are rendered. Families receive specialized support for burial flags and memorial documentation.
Merchandise Selection
We offer a comprehensive selection of funeral merchandise including caskets, urns, and grave markers. Our showroom features various options across all price ranges to match personal preferences. Staff provides guidance on appropriate selections while ensuring quality craftsmanship. All merchandise is integrated with our service packages to create cohesive memorial tributes that honor individual lives.
People
C. Ervin Kennedy
Founder
Mr. Kennedy established Eastside Funeral Home in 2003 after gaining experience at prominent funeral homes. He brings decades of industry knowledge and community service to our operations.
Catrina Kennedy
Co-Owner
As co-owner, Mrs. Kennedy ensures our team maintains the highest standards of compassionate care while managing day-to-day operations with professional expertise.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide direct cremation, graveside services, chapel services, and specialized veterans' services to meet diverse family needs.
Can I personalize the funeral service?
Yes, we specialize in creating personalized memorials that reflect the deceased's life through customized ceremonies and tribute elements.
Do you handle funeral arrangements 24/7?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with immediate arrangements or answer questions.
What veterans' benefits do you help with?
We coordinate military honors, burial flags, headstones, and cemetery arrangements at Alabama National Cemetery for qualified veterans.
Is pre-planning an option for funeral services?
Yes, we offer pre-planning consultations to help individuals make their wishes known while providing financial security for families.
Reviews (4)
Latasha Edwards
Dec 24, 2021
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They dont communicate with nobody or even call you back. They are full of lies please dont recommend them to nobody cause they full of sh..
Glynis Fitts
Nov 14, 2021
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I would not be using them again. They are unprofessional.They don't return calls.We just buried my brother on 11/10/2021 after having the service on 11/05/2021. The person that was helping us told all kinds of lies. We had to drive to the chappel and burial. We never got the chance to utilize the family car nor have a viewing. We were charged for those services.
Carol Reid
Oct 07, 2021
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Poor presentation of my brothers body. He was unrecognizable. Need an upgrade of family cars. Air circulation in limousine was poor and was hard to breathe. Staff was somewhat arrogant. My brother was buried 2 years ago.
Jazmer Minniefield
Sep 22, 2021
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Very poor presentation of the body also gave the ashes to the wrong person and could not tell me anything on how it happened.
