Sossoman Funeral Home staff know their business. They will guide you to affordable options for…read morefuneral services, and will work with you toward fulfilling special needs. There is no pressure to do things any way but your way. They have been in the business for over fifty years.

We dealt with Bass-Smith after my Dad passed away on March 4, 2023. They were beyond wonderful…read more Cordell Austin is who we worked with. He was beyond professional and courteous. They made us feel comfortable during a most difficult time. They even helped us make phone calls regarding possible life insurance policies. We used Bass-Smith when my Mom passed away in 2011 also and they were wonderful then as well. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

The extraordinary kindness and care our family received when My mother Barbara passed away was…read moreexcellent and Ed and JeanA Whisenant along with Allen, Floyd and the entire staff went above and beyond to make this difficult experience easier for me. Their attention to even the smallest details helped me as I dealt with her passing. after calling the funeral home and speaking with Ed about having my mom's service at her home church in Morganton he explained there would be no additional charge. A funeral that would have cost over $8000.00in Morganton was much less at Mackie and we were pleasantly surprised when planning. No one likes to deal with the death of a loved one but if I am ever in that situation again, I will not hesitate to call Mackie and speak with Ed and his staff...what a kind and loving family organization!

The only reason I gave 1 star is the gentleman who transported my mother from the nursing home to…read morethe funeral home. He was very polite and caring. On the other hand Ed showed no empathy at all. I didnt get to sleep until 6am after losing my mother only a few hours earlier. I felt as though I was being stalked. I kept getting Call after call after call back to back until I answered. When my daughter and I arrived at the funeral home I felt rushed still trying processing what had just happened. Because my mother had to be transported to OH, the funetal home there had to be notified. Ed left me standing. Not offering me a seat while he was on the phone, doing is job. When leaving, he kept telling me to amswer the phone when he calls. After finding that the person handling her estate had not pay her life insurance in the past two yrs, we called and asked if Mackie offered a payment plan. The answer was no. We had called around and found that Bass funeral home would allow payments. Ed couldnt get my mother out of his establishment fast enough. He was worried that Mackie would be listed on the death certificate that had been delivered to the nursing home already I let him know it would be taken care of and I would return it when I came to pay him the nearly $400 that he charged to take my mother from Hickory to Granite Falls. Ed was more concerned anout his needs than our families needs. After boasting that he was the least expensive funeral home in 3 counties, we found Bass Funeral home about 1/4 mile away who was kind, caring and 1/2 the price of ehat Mackie had quoted us. Bass was sympathetic and empathetic. They even paid Mackie thier ridiculous fee for traspoting my mother. Bass would have charged less than $200. One more thing, Ed hung up on the social worker that was helping me with arramgmemts when he realized that we were taking her to another funeral home. What an insult to the memory of my mother!

Bass-Smith was in charge of my sister's memorial service. Her death was very unexpected and we…read morewere grateful that the family running Bass-Smith were very compassionate and understanding that the service wasn't something we already had planned. They not only helped us with what the steps were to get ready for the service but they were a shoulder for us to cry on during the worst time in our lives. They are in charge of the cremation that is completed on site. My sister passed on a Tuesday and they had everything ready for her memorial service that following Saturday. Thank you again Bass-Smith for the love and compassion yall show to every family that yall service. ---The Haynes Family

The best place to rent a machine hands down! Always so nice and on time, drops when they say they…read morewill and picks up when they say they will! Cheapest price I could find! Pleasure to do buisness with yall now and always! Life long customer!

hands-down, the best equipment, rental company, and most caring and honest owner in the city. I…read morewould never ever even consider taking my business anywhere else. Best pricing in town. The owner truly cares about all of his clients and he shows it does not talk about it ! if you want Good equipment good service at a good price. This is the only place to choose. fair prices, honest and owner high-quality equipment. I cannot say enough good things about the owner and his company-thank you ! and to anyone that's considering renting a bobcat or any other equipment. Don't hesitate reaching out to Nebo before you reach out to anyone else ! I can tell you from experience he has the best prices in town and the best service hands-down. Thank you for helping our family so much god bless !

Difficult to find information about this municipally-operated cemetery, the city's webpage…read moreindicates that it is full and there are no more sites available. The cemetery is in fine condition with well-kept and trimmed grass and smooth but narrow roadways. There are some shade trees but no directions or markers to indicate sections. I was not able to find any historical information on the cemetery. [Review 15423 overall, 927 of 2021, number 2973 in North Carolina.]

Mike is one of the finest human beings I have ever worked with. He made a very hard time bearable…read moreby all the care he showed to me and mine. You cannot go wrong working with him. I feel so blessed to have found him at such a difficult time. I knew my husband was in good hands with Good Samaritan. THANK YOU MIKE!!!

"You're family now" was Mike Costigan's comment to our family on Friday, 9/15/2023 as we thanked…read morehim for, once again, providing compassionate as well as the above and beyond service we remembered him for after he took care of my mother in law in 2020. This time it was my father in law, who passed away on 8/14/2023. Because of Mike's attention to detail and the willingness to provide information many funeral services do not, we were able to give my father in law a send off we may not have been able to with anyone else. From the moment we notified him of his passing to his thorough arrangements and, once again, our ability to reach him at all times during the process makes this a business that we want to promote. We would also like to thank Sonya at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC, the honor guards from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC and the Davidson County unit who provided the gun and TAPS salute for their participation in his ceremony and for Mike himself, who provided a beautiful prayer at the end of the service...that's the total attention to details that we appreciated and is the reason we returned to Good Samaritan again. I cannot recommend him enough

My room at the Fairfield Inn had a great view of The Tilted Map, and after noticing several people…read moreparking in the hotel lot and walking over, my curiosity got the best of me. While The Tilted Map does have its own small parking lot with lines painted for two rows of vehicles, it felt a little too tight for my comfort, so I ended up parking on the street. It seemed safer. The cafe is located in a beautifully restored former church, with stunning cathedral ceilings and Gothic-style windows. The space has been thoughtfully updated with lush plants, cozy seating areas, board games, and an array of unique wall clocks, along with a nice outdoor seating area that gives it a community feel. The cafe originally opened after Hurricane Helene in September of 2024, by the Mountain Aid Project, so volunteer groups could organize supplies and distribute them quickly. It never got disbanded and stayed a non-profit. They bought the church, made a community space and the cafe opened after. The name Tilted Map came from the Earth tilting at 23.44 degrees, which provides for seasons, migration, shadow, rest and growth. But resilience is what came after Hurricane Helene, as they had to shift or tilt after the crisis and neighbors needed to help each other. The cafe sells coffee, tea and scratch-made pastries. I was too focused on the pastries to realize they sold art too. The money from what they sell goes to tiny home construction, household essentials, and storm recovery for those in the area. The scratch-made pastries are baked in the commercial kitchen in the basement. Volunteers run the cafe. I ordered a sticky bun, a pumpkin cookie and a blueberry lemon cookie, and yes, they are as delicious as they look- sweet but not too sweet. Each cookie was packaged separately, and the sticky bun was made to order, with putting it in the container and adding the icing on top. They also had some gluten-free items for sale. There wasn't much left to choose from a little after 10am on a Saturday, so you might want to go earlier if you are looking for something in particular. The cafe has limited hours, so be sure to verify their schedule before you head out. Definitely check out this special spot if you are anywhere around Morganton!

The Tilted Map was exactly the kind of place I hope to stumble across on a road trip…read more I was passing through Morganton and wanted a good cup of coffee and something light before continuing my drive. What I found was one of the cutest cafés I've visited in a long time. The café is housed inside a beautifully restored former church, complete with soaring wood ceilings, Gothic-style windows, cozy seating areas, bookshelves, plants, and plenty of character. Every corner feels warm and welcoming. I ordered a drip coffee and a gluten-free lemon blueberry cookie. The cookie was soft, bright, and packed with blueberries. When I was told the cookies were buy one, get one free, I happily added a chocolate coconut cookie, which was equally delicious. The outdoor patio is lovely, and there's also a beautiful garden area to explore. Having dedicated parking was another bonus that made the stop easy and stress-free. My only suggestion would be to upgrade the coffee accompaniments. I'd love to see Sugar in the Raw and fresh cream or half-and-half instead of the small packaged creamers. The coffee itself was good enough to deserve it. That said, the atmosphere alone makes this place worth visiting. It's charming, peaceful, and filled with personality. If you're driving through Morganton or exploring the area, make time for a stop here. Life is too short to drink boring coffee and eat forgettable cookies. Get off the highway and spend a little time at The Tilted Map. You'll be glad you did.