Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service

Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service "A Family Serving Families Since 1905." Finch & Finch, Inc. They pay attention to the smallest detail and honor the unique requests.

Funeral & Cremation Service was honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the Pursuit of Excellence Award in 2020. This prestigious award represents just how special the funeral home is in serving each family that walks in the door. For over a century, the funeral planning team has served people from all walks of life, making everyone feel at home and welcome. As a result, your end-of-life ceremony can look any way you want it to when you have Finch & Finch, Inc. Funeral & Cremation Service on your side. Maggie, the Sheepadoodle, is the grief therapy dog on staff that can attend your funerals, visitations, receptions, and other events upon request. She offers a positive distraction from the somber events, charming children and adults alike. Funeral & Cremation Service is a full service funeral home that can include visitations before the funeral services and graveside ceremonies after at the burial location. If you would like to customize the weekend by minimizing or expanding the events, you can do so. For example, some families want to gather for a reception with food and chit-chat after the services. Other families choose an immediate burial with a small graveside ceremony and no funeral service at all. Cremation services can be straightforward, with direct cremation as a standalone procedure. Or you can pair cremation with a memorial ceremony to provide a public forum for family and friends to gather and pay their last respects. Live celebrations are more modern and lighthearted. Throw a party for the deceased at an outdoor venue with music and dancing. Do not forget that veteran services and military honors can be implemented into any service with all the traditions that come with them. Pre-planning funeral services are offered before a death occurs. Then you can have a clear mind in choosing monuments, cremation jewelry, permanent memorialization, and green burial options. Funeral & Cremation Service loves to serve families from Altavista, Lynch Station, Hurt, Gretna, Evington, Gladys, Rustburg, Smith Mountain Lake (Exclude Franklin county), Lynchburg, and Forest. Pet cremation and burial options are also popular services. Choose pet urns and pet caskets to memorialize your furry friend. In addition, ship-in and ship-out services are also available. Funeral & Cremation Service is located at 809 Main St Altavista, VA 24517. Be sure to call (434) 369-5621 to start planning.

09/25/2025

Behind the scenes: Our flower van makes sure every bloom arrives safe, fresh, and ready to honor your loved one. 🌷

Glenn Steven Warnstorff, 63, of 2338 Pocket Road, Hurt died Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home. He was born October...
09/24/2025

Glenn Steven Warnstorff, 63, of 2338 Pocket Road, Hurt died Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 25, 1961 in Binghamton, NY, a son of Homer Lee Bondurant and Meda Carol Eaton Bondurant. He was a retired employee of National Glass.

In addition to his parents, he is...

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🌟 Relay For Life – Altavista 🌟This cause is very close to our hearts, both personally and as a family business. A few ye...
09/23/2025

🌟 Relay For Life – Altavista 🌟

This cause is very close to our hearts, both personally and as a family business. A few years ago, my wife lost her mother to ovarian cancer, and we walk in her memory — as well as for every family touched by this disease.

We invite you to join us on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Altavista Combined School (904 Bedford Avenue, Altavista, VA) for Relay For Life.

💜 If you’d like to support us or join our team, here are the links:
👉 Trey’s Personal Page: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=109897&pg=personal&px=59562309
👉 Team Page: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=109897&pg=team&team_id=2792862

From the Finch family to our friends, community, and those we serve — thank you for standing with us. Together, we Relay for HOPE. 💜

We treat you as we would treat our own family.If you know of a family in our community that needs assistance, share this...
09/22/2025

We treat you as we would treat our own family.

If you know of a family in our community that needs assistance, share this message with them. We're honored to help.

Ezra "Sterling" Dawson, 94, of 138 Ivy Cliff Road died Friday, September 19, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. ...
09/20/2025

Ezra "Sterling" Dawson, 94, of 138 Ivy Cliff Road died Friday, September 19, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Phyllis Clark Dawson for sixty-five years.

He was born October 10, 1930 in Pittsylvania County, a son of the late Luther Lewis Dawson and Lizzie Vaughan…

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🎉💐 Happy Birthday, Judy Finch! 💐🎉Today we’re celebrating Judy Finch, Trey’s wonderful mother, and showing our appreciati...
09/20/2025

🎉💐 Happy Birthday, Judy Finch! 💐🎉

Today we’re celebrating Judy Finch, Trey’s wonderful mother, and showing our appreciation for all she has done. Your kindness, love, and support have touched so many lives, and we’re so grateful for you.

Wishing you a year filled with joy, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest! 💛

🎈🥳 Happy Birthday, Jerry! 🥳🎈Join us in wishing a fantastic day to Jerry Rowland! Your hard work, sense of humor, and ded...
09/19/2025

🎈🥳 Happy Birthday, Jerry! 🥳🎈

Join us in wishing a fantastic day to Jerry Rowland! Your hard work, sense of humor, and dedication make such a positive impact on our team and the families we serve.

We hope your birthday is filled with good food, great company, and maybe even a little cake-induced nap. 🎂😄

Here’s to another year of success, laughter, and making a difference — we’re lucky to have you, Jerry!

Drop your birthday wishes for Jerry below! ⬇️

Nancy May Rowland Crews, 88, of Ivy Cliff Road, Hurt died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her fa...
09/18/2025

Nancy May Rowland Crews, 88, of Ivy Cliff Road, Hurt died Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 12, 1936 in Altavista, a daughter of the late Hamet Russell Rowland and Elsie Love Rowland. She was the wife of the late Leroy Edward Crews for 59…

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Have you ever attended a service for someone who was cremated? Whether it's a traditional service before cremation or a ...
09/18/2025

Have you ever attended a service for someone who was cremated?

Whether it's a traditional service before cremation or a celebration of life afterward, both are beautiful ways to honor a loved one.

MYTH: You can't hold a service if a loved one chooses cremation.
FACT: You absolutely can, and we’re here to help make it meaningful. Our caring team will guide you every step of the way.

Samuel Grey Stone, Jr. 57, of Lynchburg died Monday, September 15, 2025 at his home. He was born September 18, 1967 in L...
09/17/2025

Samuel Grey Stone, Jr. 57, of Lynchburg died Monday, September 15, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 18, 1967 in Lynchburg, a son of Margaret Nethercutt and the late Samuel Grey Stone, Sr. Samuel was a devoted member of Thomas Road Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge, where he especially...

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Walter Ellis "Sammy" Smith, 84, of 2817 Winfall Road, Rustburg died Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home. He was the ...
09/17/2025

Walter Ellis "Sammy" Smith, 84, of 2817 Winfall Road, Rustburg died Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home. He was the husband of Phyllis Johnson Smith.

He was born September 16, 1940, in Campbell County, a son of the late Rex Smith and Minnie Morris Smith. He was a member of Calvary Church of…

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Mary Ella Newman Payne, 83, of 2607 Lambs Church Road, Altavista died Monday, September 15, 2025 at her residence. She w...
09/16/2025

Mary Ella Newman Payne, 83, of 2607 Lambs Church Road, Altavista died Monday, September 15, 2025 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Lee Payne for sixty-two years.

She was born September 11, 1942 in Campbell County, a daughter of the late Herbert A. Newman and Mary Hedrick...

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First in Service for Five Generations In 1905, John T. Finch founded what was to become the oldest business in the area. In Grit, Virginia, he hung out his shingle: “John T. Finch, Funeral Director.” A few years later, he relocated the company to Altavista, and in 1931 his son-in-law, Hubert J. Finch, became an equal partner. Hubert and his wife Virginia established the present-day funeral home in 1951, brought their son Bob into the business in 1954, and continued to remodel and expand the facility to better serve the families of the area. Bob’s son, Robert L. (Rob) Finch, Jr., is now President of the funeral home, and represents the fourth generation of the family to serve the community. After he joined the firm, the Finch family purchased the W.N. Flynn Funeral Home in Gladys, Virginia then remodeled and expanded it to provide more convenience for visiting families. In 2010 Rob’s son, Robert L. (Trey) Finch, III joined the firm to represent the fifth generation of the Finch family.