The Boone family’s dedication to funeral service began in Ashe County in March 1957, marking the inception of Boone Family Funeral Home. J.D. and Bertha Lou May Boone, alongside D.H. “Shorty” Walker and his wife Alta Dickson Walker, acquired the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in West Jefferson, NC, laying the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of community support.
In the decades of the 1950s and 60s, Boone Family Funeral Home extended its services beyond funeral arrangements. Recognizing community needs, they provided essential Ambulance and Medical Transport Services. Further demonstrating their commitment to Ashe County, they also managed the answering service for local fire departments, acting as dispatch for fire and rescue operations. This multifaceted service highlighted their deep integration and responsibility within the local community.
Expanding their commitment to comprehensive care, J.D. and Bertha Boone established Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in 1960, the area’s first memorial park. Innovating within the funeral service industry, Mr. Boone constructed the first funeral home situated on cemetery grounds in North Carolina in 1972. Continuing the family legacy, their son David Boone joined the firm in 1979, contributing over ten years as general manager and reinforcing the family’s long-term dedication to Boone Family Funeral Home.
The Boone family pledge is rooted in providing the highest standard of care, offering a comprehensive range of burial and cremation options, all while maintaining reasonable costs. Boone Family Funeral Home has earned the trust of generations of families in Ashe County, a testament to their consistent and compassionate service. Their extensive experience ensures that every detail is handled with professionalism and sensitivity, reflecting the desires and wishes of each family they serve. As a locally owned funeral home in Ashe County, Boone Family Funeral Home embodies a special commitment to its community, a place where they have grown and continue to live. This deep-rooted connection is the foundation of their unwavering guarantee:
The Boone Family Guarantee
- “Our fair prices represent the greatest value in the area.”
- “Our staff is kind, considerate, sympathetic, and knowledgeable.”
- “Our facilities are the most modern, comfortable, and spotless.”
- “Our services are handled with dignity and respect.”
- “If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our service, we will reduce or eliminate our ceremony charge.”
Strong Affiliations and Professional Standards
Boone Family Funeral Home upholds the strongest professional affiliations, ensuring they remain at the forefront of funeral service excellence. These associations connect them with a network of reputable and forward-thinking funeral directors who share a commitment to both consumer and family needs. This focus emphasizes service and value, driving continuous improvement in service standards and access to extensive resources.
Boone Family Funeral Home is the exclusive area member of the International Order of the Golden Rule, a prestigious association of independent funeral homes with membership extended by invitation only. Further affiliations include the National Funeral Directors Association, the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association, the Cremation Association of North Carolina, and the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce.
For further information about these esteemed organizations, please visit their websites via the provided links: http://ogr.org/, http://www.nfda.org/.
