Akard Funeral Home

03/23/2026

Funeral Planning 101: Starting with three simple decisions can make the entire process more manageable.
• Burial or cremation
• Type of service
• Who will preside
We’re here to walk you through each step with care and clarity.

03/20/2026

Planning today brings peace of mind tomorrow. It’s a simple step that can lift a tremendous weight from the people you love most — offering them guidance, comfort, and the gift of knowing your wishes.

03/20/2026

Did you know there's a difference in a coffin and a casket?

Let’s clear something up—because Hollywood has been lying to you for years…
A coffin is that spooky, Dracula-approved box with the pointy top and bottom. Very dramatic. Very Transylvania. Not super practical.

A casket, on the other hand, is the one you’ll actually see at a funeral. Rectangular, spacious, and designed for comfort, dignity, and (importantly) fitting through doorways without a geometry lesson.

So if you’re picturing a vampire nap pod… that’s a coffin.
If you’re planning something for real life… that’s a casket.

03/19/2026

Happy Belated St. Patrick’s Day! We’re curious — what’s your favorite festive food?
☘️ Corned beef & cabbage
🥔 Shepherd’s pie
🍞 Irish soda bread
🍺 Other — tell us below!

03/18/2026

As the world slows down this winter, take a moment to reflect on what matters most — love, family, and the peace that comes with preparation.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to our wonderful community! 🍀
Whether you’re celebrating with family, enjoying the fresh start of spring, or simply embracing a little extra green today, we hope your day is filled with luck, laughter, and kindness.

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re thinking green — not just in spirit, but in how we care for our community and our planet. 🍀
Try one of these small, meaningful steps:
• Bring reusable bags when you shop
• Plant something new (even a windowsill herb counts!)
• Pick up litter during your walk
• Donate gently used items instead of tossing them
• Choose eco-friendly cleaning products
Tiny changes add up in a big way. 💚

03/16/2026

Jacqueline Mellett Henley passed away on March 12, 2026, after a brief illness.

Jackie was an elementary teacher for forty years in the Bristol Virginia School System. After retirement, she continued her dedication to uplift and serve the children of Bristol as a math tutor and teacher until...

View Jacqueline Henley's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/13/2026

As we move into spring, what’s something you’re grateful for this week? 🌼

03/11/2026

Happy National Funeral Director’s Day to Bambi! It takes a special kind of heart (and humor) to do what you do. Thank you for taking such great care of our families and community💕. Also, you are the absolute best co-worker🫶.