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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Barbara Jean Lee Mattie
Barbara Jean Lee Mattie, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St., Bedford with Rev. Bart Hogge officiating. Burial will follow in Peaks Church Community Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Thursday and Friday at Walnut Street Chapel. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
Frank Anthony Ernandes
With great sadness we announce the passing of Frank Anthony Ernandes, who was born into eternal life on March 5, 2026, after a brief illness. A funeral mass will be held at Resurrection Catholic Church in Moneta, on Monday, March 16th, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at the church, immediately prior to the Mass, starting at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford.