(540) 586-7360
Chapel: 1235 Walnut Street, Bedford, VA 24523 | Office/Visitation: 317 West Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Welcome Friends
A Bedford Tradition of Caring...
We're not a big-city funeral home or a multi-location conglomerate. But, for many years now, we have been providing our community with warm, caring, compassionate service, respecting each family's decisions and performing each service with dignity, integrity and trust... All at a truly reasonable cost. We provide caring and respectful funeral services, funerals and cremations to both the proud residents of Bedford City and Bedford County, and also to those in the surrounding areas which include
Roanoke, Lynchburg and Central Virginia.
Our Commitment is Strong and Simple:
Our funeral home is the result of listening to today's consumer and responding in kind. From the warm, home-like atmosphere to our reasonable pricing and dignified, compassionate service... We strive to deliver what YOU want.
Our staff is here to help you through your difficult time and for those of you who wish to pre-arrange your services. Please do not hesitate to call, visit or contact us with any questions and we will help you any way we can. To email a condolence, simply This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Unlike others in our profession, we make it easy for you to compare our prices. Our focus has always included choices, value and honesty. We invite you to explore our site and even compare our prices with others. Simply click here for all of our Consumer & Price Information List and Comparison Worksheet. Now you can begin to plan a funeral online and PLEASE, DO REMEMBER THAT PRE-ARRANGEMENTS ARE TRANSFERABLE FROM ONE FUNERAL HOME TO ANOTHER and only takes a few minutes and a signature. Do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions at 586-7360.
Scheduled Services
Diane M. Rygielski, 66, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, September 23, 2017. The family will hold a gathering in remembrance of her life, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 25, at her home, 1116 Toledo Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Ronald Eugene Denton, 61, of Altavista, died Thursday, September 21, 2017. No serivces will be held at this time.
John Russell Mayhue, 91, of Bedford, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017. A private service will be held at a later date.
Raleigh Wayne Hedrick, 73, of Evington, died Saturday, September 16, 2017. A Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Altavista Kingdom Hall, 652 Riverbend Rd., Altavista, VA.
Barbara Thurman Owen died at Westminster Canterbury on June 9, 2017. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church at 1215 VES Road, Lynchburg, VA. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Lynchburg College Annual Fund.
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Here For You
Often in times of grief, life can be very confusing. Burch-Messier is here for you. Ask us questions, ask our advice and lean on us. It is our job to assist, console, answer requests and help you though a difficult time in life. Just ask any of our staff...
Memorial Tributes
Memorial tributes can be made in a number of ways; donations to charities, floral arrangements, cards, food and visits. We also offer online condolences for individuals who cannot attend the service or visitation.
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Long After
From the initial consultation and long after everything is there, you can count on help from Burch-Messier to help you with any final estate matters as well as help with grief counseling.
Pre-Planning
Save your family and loved ones by prearranging your services. Grief is difficult for everyone, so it makes sense to remove the burden by preparing information such as final requests, names and other final details. It it also possible to prepay and lock in at today's prices. Click here for MyPlanner to pre-plan a funeral for yourself or a loved one and begin the pre-arrangement process.