My family was well taken care of by Tim Murphy. He was wonderful and the funeral service for my…read morefather-in-law was well done. The fees were quite reasonable. Bravo to Updike!

The people at Updike's are amazing! My husband's father (James Larry Brown) passed away and his…read morebody was taken to Updike's and we couldn't be more pleased with the service and care that we received. Tim Matthews is a wonderful man! He was very honest & helpful & so thoughtful throughout the whole thing...from the initial visit to the end of the burial. I highly recommend Updike Funeral Home if you are looking for the Best in Bedford! Sincerely, Paul & Ruby Brown

Oh my! I have been involved in helping my family with funeral arrangements for many years. Staying…read moreon top of every detail can be stressful. We used Tharpe to funeralize my nephew who died on April 11, 2026. The director, Kym...met with us on April 15th and she was ABSOLUTELY the best and professional. She knew her stuff!!! She welcomed us and helped planned a top notch full Cremation Service. There was nothing we asked that she did not have an answer for and made suggestions that made our family feel at ease. ​His children were so proud of how Tharpe handled their or dad. Tharpe Funeral and Crematory is the way to go!!! Thank you Kym...our family is grateful to you! And I feel like I've made a new friend!

Just impeccable people. Murrell Thornhill directed my Grandmother's funeral with great diligence…read moreand care. We are extremely grateful for the high quality of service and kindness shown to us and our family.

am sharing my experience with Hamlar Pet Cremation in Roanoke so that other pet owners can make…read moreinformed decisions during an already heartbreaking time. My dog passed away Saturday night into Sunday morning, and I contacted Hamlar Pet Cremation for aftercare services. I want to be clear that the gentleman who came to pick up my dog was kind, respectful, and compassionate. My concerns are not with him, but with the communication, professionalism, and handling that followed. Over the course of approximately a day and a half, I spoke with at least three different employees. During each conversation, I specifically asked whether I would be allowed to come in and make my own clay paw impression, as Hamlar does not offer this service. I explained that I have professional experience in this field and understood what would be required. Every person I spoke with assured me that this would not be a problem and that I would be able to come see my pet and complete the impression myself. When the day came for me to do so, I was suddenly told this was not permitted. This directly contradicted what I had been told multiple times by multiple employees. I was then repeatedly pressured to make an immediate decision regarding an ink paw print before cremation could proceed. Due to the inconsistent information and lack of professionalism, I made the decision to retrieve my dog and transfer him to another facility. What was most upsetting was the condition my dog was in when he was returned to me. I understand the realities of postmortem changes and decomposition, and based on both personal and professional experience, his condition was not consistent with the timeline of less than two days since his passing. This raised serious concerns for me regarding the conditions in which animals are stored while in their care. I ultimately transferred my dog to Oakey's Pet Funeral Home, where I felt confident he would be treated with the dignity and respect he deserved. Losing a beloved pet is one of the most painful experiences a family can go through. During that time, clear communication, professionalism, and compassionate care are essential. Unfortunately, that was not my experience with Hamlar Pet Cremation. I encourage other pet owners to carefully research their options before entrusting a beloved companion to this facility. I also believe it is important for pet owners to be aware that this facility handles the cremation of both humans and animals in the same location, which may be an important consideration for families when deciding on aftercare arrangements for their pets and even their human loved ones. Furthermore I'd love to hear the "recorded" calls because I was told 3 separate times I would be able to see my pet and do a clay paw. If you want this to be discussed you have my information. I will not change my review whatsoever as it is true to my experience

From the owner: Pet Cremation starting at $99. Simple Cremation Package -…read moreIncludes cremation, a container for cremated remains returned to the pet’s family, cremation certificate, and a Pet Remembrance online obituary. 0-1lb = $99 2-30lbs = $149 31-50lbs = $179 51-75lbs = $209 76-100lbs = $249 100lbs and more $300 and up Private Cremation Communal Cremation Memorial Keepsake.

Awesome folks. They did a great job on my ring. Reasonably priced and really nice people…read more I love my ring!

Talley Jewry is the best! Always professional, trustworthy, helpful and kind! Beautiful jewelry!read more

They came filled our tank then serviced our fireplace that night it didn't work. Came back in…read moreJanuary 2026 filled our tank again got home fireplace did not work. came back they charged us way over 200.00 dollars more than it cost to fill the tank. said we need a part are they charging again Every time they come, we have a problem. my husband is blind on social security they are charging these ridiculous prices.

Oh my! Our service from Foster Fuels is the best. They came to our rescue same day without question…read moreor delay when our previous fuel provider that we had used since before we moved here said, "Sorry, it will be 3-5 days before we can deliver fuel." It was during a bitter cold Arctic blast and we had run out of fuel. The driver delivers; we call the office and give our credit card info, and that's as easy as it gets. I haven't compared rates, but I believe they are comparable or better than we paid the other company. They have done all possible to give us the best rates and excellent service. Love these people!