A Bedford Tradition of Caring
We’re not a big-city funeral home or a multi-location conglomerate. But, for many years now, we have been providing our community with warm, caring, compassionate service, respecting each family’s decisions and performing each service with dignity, integrity and trust… All at a truly reasonable cost. We provide caring and respectful funeral services, funerals and cremations to both the proud residents of Bedford City and Bedford County, and also to those in the surrounding areas which include
Roanoke, Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
Our Commitment is Strong and Simple:
Our funeral home is the result of listening to today’s consumer and responding in kind. From the warm, home-like atmosphere to our reasonable pricing and dignified, compassionate service… We strive to deliver what YOU want.
Our staff is here to help you through your difficult time and for those of you who wish to pre-arrange your services. Please do not hesitate to call, visit or contact us with any questions and we will help you any way we can. To email a condolence, simply click here .
Unlike others in our profession, we make it easy for you to compare our prices. Our focus has always included choices, value and honesty. We invite you to explore our site and even compare our prices with others. Simply click here for all of our Consumer & Price Information List and Comparison Worksheet. Now you can begin to plan a funeral online and PLEASE, DO REMEMBER THAT PRE-ARRANGEMENTS ARE TRANSFERABLE FROM ONE FUNERAL HOME TO ANOTHER and only takes a few minutes and a signature. Do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions at 586-7360.
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John Nick Hicks
71, of Bedford, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s in which he was able to remain at home. A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence, 1423 Rebel Yell Ridge, Bedford with Phillip McKinney officiating. Memorials may be made to the Friends of Bedford County Animal Shelter 906 Ebenezer Rd. Amherst, VA 24521. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
James (Jim) Edward Shauberger
77, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024. A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Trinity Ecumenical Parish on April 27, at 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr, Moneta, VA 24121. Jim never met a stranger and his greeting was always, “Hi – I am Jim and welcome!” Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.