It's never good when someone passes away, but I share my review with you in the event that you are…read moreconsidering H. D. Oliver for your loved one. Well, they did a great job. From the initial phone call to arranging the motorcycle escort to the cemetery, these folks were professional and helpful to a tee. Their limo even took family to a third location where an informal reception was held, no problem. Inside the funeral home (funeral apartment?), there was a main room laid out with pews and a small dais at the front. Off to one side, a separate room where family could get together separately or where people could take a few minutes to catch a brief respite from the emotions of the event. The rooms were bright and airy, not stuffy or dingy at all. Plenty of parking in the lot at the back. Easy enough to get to from 264. Their folks did a great job of keeping things on schedule without rushing at all. As I said, very professional. While I certainly hope not to need their service, if I do have such a need then I will give these folks a call. If you're here, please accept my condolences on your loss. You'll be in good hands.

This team was amazing! They handled my father's funeral and treated us with the utmost respect and…read moredignity. They would not even let us open a door. They held it open for us. I am more than pleased with Jimmy, our funeral director, and everyone else. Thank you so much.

This cementry is right next to Princess anne park and the farmer's market. I visit this place…read morefrequently because of one of my Loved ones that passed away. It's an inground cementry where the "headstones" are laying face up.You can lay flowers, flags or other memorabilia you like for yourloved ones, too. The grounds are well-taken care of , which is a plus in my books. You will hear an occasional rumbling of navy jets flying over @ certain times but jet noise doesn't bother me.

Not a place I thought I would ever be reviewing but here goes. The main building was nice and…read moreclean, friendly staff. The grounds were well maintained. I liked the walkways throughout so I didn't have to necessarily step on other graves. That's pretty much it.

I am writing this review after one of the most difficult experiences a parent can ever face--the…read morefuneral of my son. I made a formal, in-person complaint to Ron Vance, manager of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, after the service. I explained to Mr. Vance that I wanted to know what policies, systems, checklists, training, or other procedures would be put in place to help ensure that another grieving family does not experience what we did. When a family loses a child, they are overwhelmed, grieving, and often incapable of thinking through every detail. In my opinion, this is exactly when an experienced funeral home should step forward and provide organization, guidance, and leadership. We did not receive that level of support. Before the funeral, our immediate family was placed in a separate room for what was supposed to be private family time. The window on the room was uncovered, and there appeared to be no system controlling who could enter. Friends began coming into the room without our permission. During the private viewing of my son, an unknown man whom none of us recognized entered. He performed what appeared to us to be some type of ritual over our son, kissed him, and then left. an unidentified person should never have been permitted to enter a private family viewing without the family's permission. That was deeply upsetting to us and should never have happened. They also allowed other people in who were not permitted. There were also numerous organizational problems surrounding the service. The person officiating the funeral apparently had not been given basic information about logistics, including how everyone was supposed to line up when entering the church. When we arrived, no one from the funeral home took assertive control and clearly explained where we were supposed to go, what we were supposed to do, or what was going to happen next. I found myself looking around for someone to give us direction at a time when I should have been focused solely on saying goodbye to my son. Right before the funeral, I was asked to go find all of the pallbearers so someone could explain their responsibilities to them. This was confusing and completely unnecessary at that moment. The pallbearers were known in advance. They should have been contacted, gathered, and given clear instructions the day before. Immediately before the service, I was also handed my son's death certificate. I couldn't understand why such an important document would be handed to a grieving parent at that particular moment. What was I supposed to do with it while walking into my son's funeral? There was no one directing traffic outside. After the service, friends told us they were confused about when they were supposed to leave and whether there was a reception. After the service; Our family was told to go to the reception area, but no one explained where it was. I finally had to ask the person from the funeral home to physically lead us there. Once we arrived, he simply opened the door and let us walk in without explaining where the family should stand or how people would enter. We naturally stopped near the entrance, which created a large bottleneck as everyone came through the same door. An experienced funeral director should have anticipated this and positioned our family farther inside the reception area so guests could enter and move through the room properly. There were also many areas where I believe we should have received more guidance during the planning process. How many photographs are appropriate for a memorial slideshow? How long should each photograph remain on the screen? How many speakers normally participate? How should those speakers be coordinated? How long should each person speak? How do you select or locate an appropriate church? Based on the circumstances, how many people should the family prepare for? A grieving family may have never planned a funeral before. A funeral home does this every day. Their experience should be used to guide families through decisions they may not even realize they need to make. A funeral is made up of dozens of small details, and when there is inadequate coordination, those problems accumulate. For the family, there is no opportunity to redo the day. That is ultimately why I spoke directly with Ron Vance and why I am writing this review. I cannot change what happened at my son's funeral. What I wanted from Mr. Vance was evidence that Hollomon-Brown would examine what went wrong and put meaningful procedures in place--checklists, communication protocols, systems, policies, clearly assigned responsibilities, and better guidance for grieving families--so that another mother or father doesn't have to manage logistics while trying to bury their child. Families place an extraordinary amount of trust in a funeral home during one of the worst days of their lives. Based on our experience, Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home did not provide the level of organization, guidance, communication and control.

My mother passed away and this is the funeral home she had already set a few things up for us to…read moretry to make it a little easier. If she wouldn't have done that we would have chosen a different place. They (including everyone we came in contact with) were very cold and all about business, they had us signing papers on several different occasions, and just did not seem to make the experience any easier. Not two months later unfortunately, we had to do everything over again for my father. We used a Graham, they were 125% better!!!!

writing this review after one of the most difficult experiences a parent can ever face--the funeral…read moreof my son. I made a formal, in-person complaint to Ron Vance, manager of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, after the service. I explained to Mr. Vance that I wanted to know what policies, systems, checklists, training, or other procedures would be put in place to help ensure that another grieving family does not experience what we did. When a family loses a child, they are overwhelmed, grieving, and often incapable of thinking through every detail. In my opinion, this is exactly when an experienced funeral home should step forward and provide organization, guidance, and leadership. We did not receive that level of support. Before the funeral, our immediate family was placed in a separate room for what was supposed to be private family time. The window on the room was uncovered, and there appeared to be no system controlling who could enter. Friends began coming into the room without our permission. During the private viewing of my son, an unknown man whom none of us recognized entered. He performed what appeared to us to be some type of ritual over our son, kissed him, and then left. an unidentified person should never have been permitted to enter a private family viewing without the family's permission. That was deeply upsetting to us and should never have happened. They also allowed other people in who were not permitted. There were also numerous organizational problems surrounding the service. The person officiating the funeral apparently had not been given basic information about logistics, including how everyone was supposed to line up when entering the church. When we arrived, no one from the funeral home took assertive control and clearly explained where we were supposed to go, what we were supposed to do, or what was going to happen next. I found myself looking around for someone to give us direction at a time when I should have been focused solely on saying goodbye to my son. Right before the funeral, I was asked to go find all of the pallbearers so someone could explain their responsibilities to them. This was confusing and completely unnecessary at that moment. The pallbearers were known in advance. They should have been contacted, gathered, and given clear instructions the day before. Immediately before the service, I was also handed my son's death certificate. I couldn't understand why such an important document would be handed to a grieving parent at that particular moment. What was I supposed to do with it while walking into my son's funeral? There was no one directing traffic outside. After the service, friends told us they were confused about when they were supposed to leave and whether there was a reception. After the service; Our family was told to go to the reception area, but no one explained where it was. I finally had to ask the person from the funeral home to physically lead us there. Once we arrived, he simply opened the door and let us walk in without explaining where the family should stand or how people would enter. We naturally stopped near the entrance, which created a large bottleneck as everyone came through the same door. An experienced funeral director should have anticipated this and positioned our family farther inside the reception area so guests could enter and move through the room properly. There were also many areas where I believe we should have received more guidance during the planning process. How many photographs are appropriate for a memorial slideshow? How long should each photograph remain on the screen? How many speakers normally participate? How should those speakers be coordinated? How long should each person speak? How do you select or locate an appropriate church? Based on the circumstances, how many people should the family prepare for? A grieving family may have never planned a funeral before. A funeral home does this every day. Their experience should be used to guide families through decisions they may not even realize they need to make. A funeral is made up of dozens of small details, and when there is inadequate coordination, those problems accumulate. For the family, there is no opportunity to redo the day. That is ultimately why I spoke directly with Ron Vance and why I am writing this review. I cannot change what happened at my son's funeral. What I wanted from Mr. Vance was evidence that Hollomon-Brown would examine what went wrong and put meaningful procedures in place--checklists, communication protocols, systems, policies, clearly assigned responsibilities, and better guidance for grieving families--so that another mother or father doesn't have to manage logistics while trying to bury their child. Families place an extraordinary amount of trust in a funeral home during one of the worst days of their lives. Based on our experience, Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home did not provide the level of organization, guidance, communication and control.

They did a good job today for my mom creamed they went though everything and me and my family can…read moresee our mom for the time and say good bye to her . It's hard on me because she gave me her kidney when I was 8 years old I know she is inside of me forever.

everything went very smoothly. I have no complaints at all a good experience in a sad situation.read more

Cannot THANK the staff in this office enough for the understanding and kindness they showed to my…read morewife and I as we made arrangements for my deceased brother. We had already made our arrangements through Neptune in North Carolina. This office showed us the same courtesy that we received there. Could not be more pleased with the way Sara and the office handled our needs.

There are moments in life when words fall short--but I will do my best to honor the incredible care…read moremy family received from Beach Funeral & Cremation Services. On April 15, 2026, they helped us lay my mother to rest, and what they created was nothing short of breathtaking. Every detail--from the release of the doves, to the elegance of the mausoleum, the moving words of the preacher, the gentle touch of the organist, the stunning floral arrangements, the thoughtfully prepared food, and the seamless coordination of transportation--was handled with excellence and grace. It was not just a service; it was a beautiful homegoing celebration worthy of the life my mother lived. What truly set this experience apart was their heart. This team didn't just "do their job"--they walked alongside me. They checked in often, not out of obligation, but out of genuine care, always asking how I wanted to honor my momma. They listened. They guided. They supported. In one of the most difficult moments of my life, they made me feel seen, heard, and held. From the phenomenal ladies at the front office (yes, I absolutely adore you all--go on, girls!) to the dedicated team working behind the scenes, every single person demonstrated professionalism, patience, compassion, and class. Their ability to balance organization with empathy is truly a gift. If this were a performance, every member of this team would deserve an Emmy, a standing ovation, and more. But this wasn't a performance--it was real, sincere, and deeply meaningful service delivered with excellence. Thank you for helping me give my mother the farewell she deserved. You didn't just meet expectations--you exceeded them in every possible way. Bravo to each and every one of you. You are truly remarkable.

This post is SOOOO Overdue, I would like to express our sincere heartfelt gratitude to Beach…read moreFuneral for all of the services that were provided for the Celebration of Life for our Mother Mrs. Henrietta E. Watford after her transition on 7/7/2024. From our phone calls prior to the transition, to the first meeting to discuss the transfer of services from one local company to Beach Funeral Services, we were given the utmost respect and patient consideration for our desire to place our mother in the hands of a caring and thoughtful funeral agency. We arrived at Beach Services with a paid plan from Rosewood Kellam (UGH) and although Beach Services did not offer all of the options that were pre-paid thru the larger corporate funeral group, , Beach Funeral Services and staff matched as many of the options as they feasibly could and surpassed the corporate group in SOOOOO many ways without adding all of the line item cost that can occur with funeral arrangements. Our Mother was treated and handled like she was Queen Elizabeth and looked heavenly. Everything was royally honored. Service impeccable. Beach Services rendered such wonderful services, that many guest that knew my mother had made arrangements at other group, were initially side-eyeing us for making the change...BUT..BUT they were so VERY PLEASED and PROUD OF THE HOMEGOING MY MOTHER RECEIVED. MANY OF THEM ARE GOING TO CHANGE THEIR PLANS TO BEACH SERVICES! AMEN! SO BEACH FUNERAL SERVICES KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK~CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES OUR COMMUNITY DESIRES. YOU MAY BE DAVID COMPARED TO THE GOLIATH, BUT YOUR SINCERE COMPASSION TO SATISFY IS THE PUREST FORM OF RESPECT. THANK YOU ALL AND MAY YOU HAVE THE GREATEST SUCCESS AND EXPANSION YOU DESERVE. MAY YOU USE THE INFORMATION WE SHARED TO EXPAND YOUR SERVICE OPTIONS. STANDING OVATION TO BEACH FUNERAL STAFF..THE KINDEST, MOST FLEXIBLE, CONSIDERATE AND PROFESSIONAL GROUP IN THIS HAMPTON ROADS AREA. Again we THE WATFORD'S, THE WINN'S, THE ROBINSON'S, AND THE HARVEY'S express our sincere appreciation to the Sanderlins and the entire Beach Funeral staff. May God bless you as you continue to SHOW GOD'S LOVE DURING THE TIME OF GRIEF. PEACE AND MULTIPLIED BLESSINGS! Joyce Winn Joyce Winn Daughter of the Late Henrietta E. Watford December 14, 2024