Beard Mortuary

Beard Mortuary in Huntington, West Virginia provides funeral services and cremation services Call us 24/7. Your legacy deserves a place like this.

Beard Mortuary in Huntington, West Virginia provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. We host Burial Services that convey both the solemnity of the occasion, but also the joy that comes from celebrating the life of a dear loved one. We are happy to attend to all aspects of the service, and we invite our guests to linger as long as they wish, fully enjoying a special and intimate time with friends and family. For those who choose it, we also offer Cremation Services; cremation can be a meaningful way in which many families mark the death of a loved one. We offer services tailored to honor those who are military service members and veterans, as well.

11/21/2025

Funeral Director Friday:

True or False: The term “wake” came from people waiting to see if the deceased would “wake up.”

What do you think?

Answer: TRUE… sort of!
This old saying has some truth to it. In centuries past, before modern medicine and embalming, families often kept vigil over the deceased for several hours or even days, partly out of respect and spiritual/cultural reasons, and partly to be sure their loved one had truly passed.

Over time, these vigils became social gatherings where family and friends would share stories, pray, and support one another, eventually becoming what we now know as a wake.

Culture, different areas of our country, etc can influence what a wake looks like, but today, a wake (or visitation) is still a time to gather, remember, and honor a life well lived.

11/20/2025

"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." – Pericles

The true measure of a life isn’t found in possessions or accomplishments, it’s in the love shared, the kindness shown, and the lives touched along the way. Our loved ones live on through the memories, lessons, and compassion they’ve left behind.

For gentle grief resources and daily words of comfort, visit:
https://www.beardmortuary.com/grief-support-huntington-wv

11/18/2025

Honoring the Life of
Joan Hope Hurst
1932-2025

For full service details, to read her obituary and to leave an online condolence for Joan's family, please visit the link below:
https://www.beardmortuary.com/obituaries/joan-hurst

11/17/2025

This Week's Monday Motivational:
"A little progress each day adds up to big results." – Satya Nani

Big changes rarely happen overnight, but small, steady progress can transform everything. Every tiny step forward matters, even when it doesn’t feel like much.

Keep showing up. Keep putting in the effort. Over time, those little moments of progress build momentum and lead to something truly amazing.

What’s one small step you’re taking today toward your goals?

11/14/2025

We are -
because they were.

Today we remember the 75 lives lost on November 14, 1970, now 55 years ago. They were our friends, "our" team, our community members and supporters. There continues to be a lasting impact from this tragedy that reaches far beyond our area. We honor all of their lives and legacies. 💚

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day, a reminder that even the smallest act of care can bring comfort to someone who needs it most.

At Beard Mortuary, we see every day how kindness can make a difference, whether it’s a comforting word, a gentle hand, or simply being present for a family walking through grief. Compassion is at the heart of what we do, and we’re continually inspired by the way our community shows up for one another.

Today, we encourage you to take a moment to extend kindness, send a note, make a call, lend a hand, or simply smile. You never know how much that small gesture might mean to someone.

Kindness brings light, even in life’s hardest moments.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

On this Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude to all who have worn the uniform and to the families who have supported them. Your service and sacrifice protect the freedoms we hold dear.

At Beard Mortuary, it is our privilege to serve and honor our nation’s veterans, not only today, but every day, through respectful care, remembrance, and gratitude.

Thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

This Week's Monday Motivational:
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." – Zig Ziglar

Reaching a goal feels amazing, but the true reward isn’t the achievement itself. It’s the growth, discipline, and strength you gain along the way.

Every challenge shapes you. Every setback teaches you. Every step forward builds the person you’re meant to be.

So yes, celebrate the milestones, but don’t forget to honor the journey. That’s where the real transformation happens.

What’s a goal that’s helped you grow as a person?

11/07/2025

Funeral Director Friday

True or False: Funeral homes are only for “traditional” funerals.

What do you think?

Answer: FALSE!
Today’s funeral homes offer so much more than traditional services. Families can choose from a wide variety of options, from personalized celebrations of life and memorial gatherings to cremation services, graveside ceremonies, and even simple, private goodbyes.

Every life is unique, and the way we honor it should be too.

Whether a family wants something classic, faith-based, or completely customized, we’re here to help create a meaningful tribute that feels right for them.

To learn more about the services we offer, call us or visit the link below:
https://www.beardmortuary.com/funeral-services-huntington-wv

11/06/2025

"Grief may knock you down, but your soul knows how to rise." – Morgan Harper Nichols

Grief can bring us to our knees, but even in the hardest moments, there is strength within us that gently calls us to stand again. Rising doesn’t mean forgetting, it means honoring the love that still lives in our hearts and finding hope one step at a time.

For comfort, support, and daily encouragement through your grief journey, visit:
https://www.beardmortuary.com/grief-support-huntington-wv

11/05/2025

Honoring the Life of
Phillip Stanley Graham
1935-2025

For full service details, to read his obituary and to leave an online condolence for Phillip's family, please visit the link below:
https://www.beardmortuary.com/obituary/Phillip-Graham?proxy=original

11/04/2025

Honoring the Life of
John Brent Vaughan

For full service details (please note that John's service is in December), to read his obituary and to leave an online condolence for John's family, please visit the link below:
https://www.beardmortuary.com/obituary/John-Vaughan?proxy=original

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3001 3rd Avenue
Huntington, WV
25702

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+13045228253

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https://www.beardmortuary.com/

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