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.
Office Location
317 West Main Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Chapel Location
1235 Walnut Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Sandra Dotson Cheatham
Sandra Dotson Cheatham, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 652 Riverbend Road, Altavista, VA 24517 with Mike Smith officiation. Family will receive friends before and after the service. ZOOM ID: 884 4688 8196 PASSWORD: ps8318. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
Jimmy Lee Orange
Jimmy Lee Orange, 74, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.
