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Freda Beckett
B: 1936-05-10
D: 2021-12-09
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Beckett, Freda
Frederic Hostman
B: 1932-10-18
D: 2021-12-08
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Hostman, Frederic
Wilfredo Cabrera
B: 1951-12-17
D: 2021-12-08
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Cabrera, Wilfredo
Donald Montgomery
B: 1941-10-03
D: 2021-12-07
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Montgomery, Donald
Edward Hardin
B: 1934-09-20
D: 2021-12-05
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Hardin, Edward
Cynthia Hicks
B: 1950-08-28
D: 2021-12-04
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Hicks, Cynthia
Janice Weeks
B: 1939-02-19
D: 2021-12-04
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Weeks, Janice
George Jenkins
B: 1935-03-23
D: 2021-12-02
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Jenkins, George
Tami Millan
B: 1984-05-12
D: 2021-11-29
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Millan, Tami
Rodney Duncan
B: 1950-11-04
D: 2021-11-27
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Duncan, Rodney
Eva Hutchinson
B: 1960-06-25
D: 2021-11-25
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Hutchinson, Eva
Maurietta Snee
D: 2021-11-25
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Snee, Maurietta
Rose Rathjen
B: 1951-06-12
D: 2021-11-21
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Rathjen, Rose
Connie Wood
B: 1960-06-13
D: 2021-11-13
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Wood, Connie
David Pettengill
B: 1954-02-08
D: 2021-11-12
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Pettengill, David
Allen Horton
B: 1962-10-17
D: 2021-11-11
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Horton, Allen
Tammy Lintz
B: 1957-11-23
D: 2021-11-10
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Lintz, Tammy
Jeannine Harmon
B: 1961-09-10
D: 2021-11-08
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Harmon, Jeannine
Clifton Golby
B: 1971-12-30
D: 2021-11-06
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Golby, Clifton
Jon Taylor-Brown
B: 1964-10-15
D: 2021-11-06
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Taylor-Brown, Jon
Daniel Bruner
B: 1960-11-12
D: 2021-11-05
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Bruner, Daniel

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Almost every day, we receive thank you notes and cards from the families we’ve served. Each of these heartfelt messages means more to us than we can express here, because it affirms the fact that we are doing what we set out to do when we opened the doors of Family Choice Funerals & Cremations: help families celebrate, honor, and memorialize a loved one with compassionate attentive care, and thorough professionalism. Take some time to read their words – and learn that, every day, we exceed expectations.


Dear Mike,

I wanted to thank you for everything that you and other staff members (Mr. Digiovanni and Mr. Johnson) did to help my mother and myself through this difficult time as we were grieving the loss of my father.  We appreciated all that you and other staff members did to help make us feel comfortable as possible before, during, and after my father's funeral.  It was a beautiful ceremony and id made us feel very proud of my father.  Everyone that was involved in making arrangements for my father's funeral did a very good job.  Again, thank you, we are deeply grateful for all that you and others at Family Choice have done for us and my father.

Sincerely,

Kathleen and Masako S.

 

Stick,

Thank you so much for your services and for making the Wilson Family memorial service a cherished celebration for their dear loved one.  Many compliments were received regarding your facilities and the service itself.  I can see why the Wilson family raved about your care, concern, and relaxed atmosphere.  Blessings to you and your family!

Rev. Gary N.

 

I wanted to thank everyone for all their assistance during our time of grief. Mike walked us by hand through everything ...and was there in person through it all. We had a church service and a military honors service. He made sure everything went smoothly and accommodated all of our extra requests. I compared several other places to make arrangements and my first thought was cheap would equal minimal service. I was SO wrong! Another HUGE thank you for everything and would recommend this company to everyone!
 
Joyce D.

 

I was just looking at Mom's page and wanted to thank you again for the awesome job you did for us in our worst of times. You handled a lot more than I ever expected, and did a stellar job. I have no words to truly express the depth of my gratitude. Thank you and I wish nothing but great things for you, your family and your business.

Donald P.

 

Hi Mike,

I wanted to personally thank you for your excellent service and personal attention in the handling of arrangements for my sister-in-law.  My brother, as well as the rest of the family, were very pleased with the dignified way that everything was conducted.  Please pass our gratitude on to your team as well, for your excellent professional work.  It was greatly appreciated during our time of grief.

Sincerely,

Lyn T.

During one of the most horrific times of our lives with situations beyond our control we happened upon Family Choice. Not only were their prices below everyone else but their care and concern were amazing. They took care of everything for u...s, helped us with the decisions to be made and made the whole process easier to deal with. Mike Strickland went above and beyond for my family and comforted us with his abilities and care. Family Choice is lucky to have such an amazing person there. While I don't want to ever think that I will have to use them again in the future, the thought that I have somewhere I can trust if the unthinkable happens again is comforting. Thank you so much for all you did.
 
Megan P.
 
 
 

My family and I want to thank Family Choice and especially Bryan Nichols for the handling of Steve being cremated, helping choosing his urn, but most of all getting Steve buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.   

From the moment our friend Danny spoke to Bryan February 23, 2013 until January 9, 2014, you have been nothing short of incredible.  You were was always quick to respond to our requests.  If he did not have an answer he would get one and contact me with an answer.  Our family could not have done this journey without your dedication to help us get Steve buried.

Again, Family Choice was absolutely phenomenal through these incredibly tough times for our family.    My family will always be so thankful for all of the care, love, and support we received from all of you!

Sincerely,

Penny, Steve Jr. and Susan W.

 

To the Staff,

On Dec. 6th, we had the pleasure of using your services for my sisters memorial gathering. You guys did an absolute wonderful job of doing a wonderful job. I was so impressed of your professionalism and your true compassion. The second we walked in the door, an hour early, you welcomed us with such a caring manner. Even though we had driven down from Richmond and under estimated our time of arrival, we were planning on just dropping some food off and returning later. You guys asked us to please stay. After that you guys took the reins and made us feel like part of your family. Again thank you for the wonderful job everyone of you did for my sisters services.

Bobby W.

 

Dear Michael,

Wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for your handling of Claire's funeral arrangements... It was critical to her mother that she be able to spend time with her daughter to say her final goodbyes and be able to process what had happened.  She spoke to several facilities before deciding to come to see you.  She chose your funeral home because you demonstrated the most empathy and willingness to help her achieve her objective.  Clearly she made the right choice.  THANK YOU is not sufficient to express gratitude for your kindness and compassion in allowing her the extended time she needed to be with Claire.  There is nothing that anyone can say or do to lessen the pain that she is feeling following the loss of her daughter, but the time you gave her with Claire was crucial in helping her move forward.  She will be grieving for many years, but the time she was able to spend with Claire gave her at least a modicum of peace that would not have been attainable otherwise.

Sincerely,

Ellyn C.

 

Dear Mike and Staff,

Thank you so much for honoring my husband... Your thoughtfulness is very appreciated.

Sincerely,

Marie S.

 

Steve, Stick, & Emma,

Words like "exceptional," "outstanding," and "awesome" seem inadequate to express how our family views the service you offered for our family.  Dad looked so wonderful in his casket, and it was a real comfort to all of us.  We were very happy that we saved so much money when we chose you all to help us, but we feel that what we received with you was worth all of the extra money we didn't have to spend!  Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!

Kenneta F.

 

Thank you so much for going above and beyond in helping me.  Ron's service would not have been as beautiful without your kindness and support.

Sincerely,

Rita R.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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