Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Family owned and operated since 1932, Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is proud to serve the fa In 1932, Harry J. Shumate, Sr. Mulberry Street. Mr. HWY 117 S.

moved from Martinsville, VA to Goldsboro and established the Palace Funeral Home. The funeral home was first located in the Lindy Hotel on Carolina Street. It was at this location where Mr. Shumate purchased a black, horse-drawn hearse. The Palace Funeral Home later moved to the upstairs of Edwards and Jernigan Furniture Store, located on the 100 block of E. As larger facilities were needed, the f

uneral home moved to the old Silas Webb home at 211 E. Mulberry Street in the late 1930's. Shumate's son, Harry J. Shumate, Jr. joined the business in 1945 following graduation from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tenneessee. In 1961, Shumate Funeral Home moved to a larger facility at 601 E. Ash Street, capable of better serving the needs of the community. At this time, Mr. Shumate sold the business in equal shares to his three sons, Harry, Jr., who served as the company's President, Edwin Shumate, and Charles Shumate. In 1971, James V. "Jimmy" Faulk, son-in-law of Harry, Jr. and Mae Shumate joined the staff of Shumate Funeral Home. Following the death of Harry Shumate, Jr. on February 3, 1982, Jimmy Faulk became President of the company. Four years later, on January 6, 1986, the funeral home moved to its current location at 2873 U.S. in Dudley. At this time, the name of the business was changed to Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home. The new facility was built to accommodate the emerging needs and total concept of funeral service: both at-need and pre-need care, a full service florist, pre-planning and insurance offices, a large chapel capable of seating 250 and two spacious visitation rooms. In an effort to expand our services, the Shumate-Faulk Crematory was built across the street from the funeral home in the fall of 2000. The crematory has a private chapel for families who choose to be present for the cremation. Following the death of Jimmy Faulk on October 13, 2001, his son, James V. "Ven" Faulk, Jr. became the current President of the company and his daughter, Suzanne Faulk became the Corporate Secretary. Ven, Suzanne, and their mother, Pat Shumate Faulk Batten, a licensed funeral director & grand-daughter of Harry Shumate, Sr. continue to serve the residents of our community with love and care. Our seven licensed funeral directors and support staff of sixteen, stand ready to serve you at any hour, day or night. The Shumate-Faulk family has served the citizens of Wayne and surrounding counties for over 80 years, making it one of the oldest family owned and operated funeral homes in North Carolina. "A Commitment to Service" continues to be our motto and constant goal.

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When the time comes, you want your family to be peacefully remembering the fond memories of the life you shared. Preplan...
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When the time comes, you want your family to be peacefully remembering the fond memories of the life you shared. Preplanning makes that moment easier. Call (919) 734-5441 and meet with Funeral Director Suzanne Faulk. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory, serving the families of the Wayne County Area for five generations.

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Some families think choosing cremation means foregoing a visitation and celebration of life, but that's not true. You can still include traditional funeral services. To discover cremation options, call (919) 734-5441 and meet with President and Funeral Director Ven Faulk. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory, serving the families of the Wayne County Area for five generations.

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Funeral Assistants like Aaron Harrell understand the feelings that follow losing a loved one. It's why they're here, from working behind the scenes to assisting whenever they're needed. It's what we do for our families at Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory. We have been serving the families of the Wayne County Area for five generations. (919) 734-5441

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Preplanning puts you in control of the details and takes the weight off your family. Call (919) 734-5441 to speak with F...
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Preplanning puts you in control of the details and takes the weight off your family. Call (919) 734-5441 to speak with Funeral Director Suzanne Faulk and begin creating a plan that reflects your life and your values. Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory, serving the families of the Wayne County Area for five generations.

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2873 S US 117 Highway
Dudley, NC
28333

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