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.

Today, we honor the memories of those we’ve lost and cherish the bonds that keep us connected, no matter the distance. L...
03/17/2026

Today, we honor the memories of those we’ve lost and cherish the bonds that keep us connected, no matter the distance. Let’s raise a glass in their memory and share a moment of celebration.

Tag someone you hold dear, and let’s toast to their lasting impact on your life.

Steve Alex "Todd" Hedgpeth, 61, of Hurt passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He wa...
03/16/2026

Steve Alex "Todd" Hedgpeth, 61, of Hurt passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Judith Walker Hedgpeth for thirty-five years.

Born November 16, 1964, in Illinois, the son of the late Waylon Harris Hedgpeth and Myra McGhee Speer and her…

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Jerry Lee Thomas, 55, of Rustburg died Friday, March 13, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband o...
03/15/2026

Jerry Lee Thomas, 55, of Rustburg died Friday, March 13, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Laura Padgett Thomas for thirty years.

He was born June 1, 1970, in Danville, a son of the late John Leonard Thomas, Sr. and Joyce Elaine Seay Thomas, and was also preceded in…

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Planning ahead is a gift of love and peace-of-mind for your family. Pre-planning ensures your final wishes are fulfilled...
03/14/2026

Planning ahead is a gift of love and peace-of-mind for your family. Pre-planning ensures your final wishes are fulfilled and helps ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time.

Take the first step today and create a meaningful plan that reflects your values.

David Fortuna, 75, of 5065 Wards Road, Evington died Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home. He was born October 13, 1...
03/13/2026

David Fortuna, 75, of 5065 Wards Road, Evington died Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home.

He was born October 13, 1950 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Joseph and Florence Fortuna. He was a dedicated and hardworking salesclerk who spent many years at a local hobby toy store, where his…

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Today we remember and celebrate Bob Finch on what would have been his birthday.Bob was the third generation of the Finch...
03/12/2026

Today we remember and celebrate Bob Finch on what would have been his birthday.

Bob was the third generation of the Finch family to serve this community, and he truly wore many hats over the years. From working in the wholesale floral greenhouses, to running the retail florist, to serving families through the funeral home as a funeral director and embalmer, Bob dedicated his life to helping others. He also spent many years running the ambulance, answering the call whenever the community needed him.

If you knew Bob, you also knew his sense of humor. He was a bit of a jokester and always had a way of bringing a smile to those around him, even in difficult moments.

It feels especially fitting that his birthday falls right alongside National Funeral Directors Day, a time to recognize those who devote their lives to caring for others. Bob truly lived that calling through decades of service.

The photo we’re sharing shows Bob peeking through the window of the old "Finch & Finch Florists" where he spent many years working with flowers. It’s a small glimpse of the personality that so many people remember.

Though Bob passed away in 2020, his legacy of service, kindness, and dedication to this community continues to live on.

Happy Birthday, Bob. We still miss you.

Carolyn Cox McKinney, 76, of 401 Ridgewood Drive, Evington died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Centra Gretna Medical Center. S...
03/11/2026

Carolyn Cox McKinney, 76, of 401 Ridgewood Drive, Evington died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Centra Gretna Medical Center. She was the wife of Bennie McKinney.

She was born January 30, 1950 in Evington, a daughter of the late Robert Edward Cox and Margaret Little Cox. She was a member of First…

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In honor of National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, we’d like to acknowledge the importance of our fune...
03/11/2026

In honor of National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, we’d like to acknowledge the importance of our funeral staff to the bereaved families they support. Their dedication provides immense support during these challenging times, and we recognize that their excellence and compassion should never be taken for granted.

03/10/2026

When and who gets to choose when a casket is open or closed?

Jessica Arlene Cash, 34, of Forest died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home. She was the wife of Keshawn Cash. She was b...
03/09/2026

Jessica Arlene Cash, 34, of Forest died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her home. She was the wife of Keshawn Cash.

She was born July 2, 1991 in Kissimmee, FL, a daughter of George Kevin Walden (Leslie) and the late Belinda Holdren Gowen. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

She is...

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03/08/2026

So much of a woman’s work is invisible.

The emotional glue. The quiet sacrifices. The strength no one thought to thank her for.

Today, we pause to recognize women whose impact was felt deeply, even if it was often overlooked or underappreciated.

Nancy Welch Parton, 87, of 91 Oxford Furnace Road, Lynchburg died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Heritage Green Assisted Liv...
03/06/2026

Nancy Welch Parton, 87, of 91 Oxford Furnace Road, Lynchburg died Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Heritage Green Assisted Living. She was the wife of the late Walter Lewis Parton.

She was born April 18, 1938 in Tazewell County, a daughter of the late Frank E. Welch and Olivene Thompson Welch. She was…

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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.