If you have lost a loved one, I would love for you to consider having your funeral service at…read moreBunch- Johnson Funeral Home. I was recently there for a service for my dad. And I found the staff to be incredibly professional, kind, compassionate, and respectful. They have a beautiful Visitation Room. And a gorgeous Chapel for services. Pastor Bill is a wonderful Speaker and a kind man. Also a huge thanks to Sarah, Roger & Ryan for all they did to make the entire experience seamless and peaceful. My family is so grateful to them for creating a wonderful celebration of life for my dad. God bless you all! Thank you again! (KM)

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

My wife passed away last year, so I was in need of a monument for her grave. I called a few…read moresuppliers and decided to use Triplett, largely because reviews were good, and cost was competitive. After a few calls and exchange a graphic depiction of the stone, I decided on a stone and inscription. The lady on the phone could be kind of gruff (my only complaint), but she stuck with me and answered my many questions. The monument was delivered and installed. It looks great, and I am very satisfied. It was all handled by phone, text and US Mail. No payment was asked for until the monument was delivered and installed. Overall, a positive experience under sad circumstances.

From the owner: Since 1978, Triplett Marble & Granite has strived to help families during a time when the…read moreexperience of losing a loved one is the hardest. We realize that choosing a monument for a loved one is not something we look forward to doing. We also know that his is a task that we all must face at one time or another. We have been in the business for 30 years helping families design lasting memorials for their loved ones and pride ourselves in the craftsmanship of our products and our attention to service and detail. Triplett Marble & Granite is family operated. James Triplett opened the business in 1978 when he realized there was a need to start a company where families could trust and depend on the service and products they were getting. James wife Doris, son David and godson Casey work daily to make sure that everyone who walks in the door is treated like family with fair and affordable pricing. Whether you decide to buy from us or not, we would like the opportunity to meet and talk w ith you. We are glad meet with you in the cemetery, your home or our office... whichever is most convenient.

Statesville's Oakwood Cemetery was established in 1887 and sprawls across 45 acres. It's quite…read morepeaceful and the treelined streets invite people to walk through and among them. The cemetery itself is in excellent condition and is very clearly well kept. The grounds are open every day from 6am to 9pm. There is parking near the entrance on Broad Street. The roads in the cemetery are wide enough for cars but only just barely. You'll appreciate your visit more if you walk. "Oakwood" is a popular name for cemeteries as nearby cities of Gastonia https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakwood-cemetery-gastonia-2?hrid=vDuoIVxhT1gc3z0PEyUXSg and Concord https://www.yelp.com/biz/oakwood-cemetery-concord?hrid=-QMFGcjN_VroHWLEfgrZtw each have them. There are several markers that date back to the earliest years of the cemetery. You'll have to hunt around for them. https://www.findagrave.com/ does not report any "famous" people laid to rest here. [Review 14542 overall, 40 of 2021, number 2782 in North Carolina.]

David and his staff are extremely professional and kind. They go above and beyond to help comfort…read morefolks during truly difficult times. I would highly recommend them for your funeral needs.

The care extended to us and attention to detail were exemplary during this time of intense personal…read morestrife. David was compassionate, eager to assist, and added an extra element of properly used humor of the human condition timed perfectly to help us through it all. We HIGHLY recommend Life and Legacy and send thanks to David in particular. He made a crisis into a manageable situation using both style and grace while handling details timely and in the utmost professional manner.