Davidson Funeral Home

Davidson Funeral Home Davidson Funeral Home is a locally owned and operated service with a rich history in Lexington and Davidson County dating to 1865. In 1908 a young R. O. R. A.
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Davidson Funeral Home has a long and colorful history of providing funeral service in Lexington and Davidson County. We trace our roots to John McCrary who came to Lexington in 1865 as a cabinet maker and sold coffins in his furniture store. Kirkman, Sr. began working for Mr. McCrary and in 1910 Mr. Kirkman graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming and returned to Lexington as the first licensed embalmer in town. Over the next several decades Mr. Kirkman operated as McCrary Furniture & Embalmers, Kirkman & Penniger, Lexington Funeral Directors, Kirkman & Son, and in 1940 incorporated as Davidson Funeral Home, Inc. had two sons who followed him in the funeral business. Victor Kirkman and R. Kirkman, Jr. The assumed control of Davidson in 1948 and owned and operated the business until 1989 when they sold the business to Jack & Joan Briggs who have owned and operated Briggs Funeral Home in a neighboring town since 1970, and to Larry Morrison who had been employed with Davidson since 1983. Victor Kirkman died at the age of 88 in 2001 and R. died at the age of 87 in 2005. They both remained licensed by the state board of funeral service until their death and as long as health permitted they continued to work visitations and funerals spanning a period of almost 100 years of the Kirkman Family’s involvement in funeral service in Davidson County. Today, Dan Briggs serves as President of the company, Joan Briggs is Vice President, Jack Briggs is Secretary and Matthew Jernigan is Treasurer. We love and miss former owner Larry Morrison who passed away in 2020.

09/24/2025

Funeral Service for Mr. Jack Tolley, Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel.

🌟 We’re Back at the Fair! 🌟It’s been nearly 25 years, but Davidson Funeral Home is excited to be back at the Davidson Co...
09/12/2025

🌟 We’re Back at the Fair! 🌟

It’s been nearly 25 years, but Davidson Funeral Home is excited to be back at the Davidson County Fair! 🎡

📅 Join us Monday through Saturday next week as we proudly support the Kiwanis Club of Lexington, NC.

🍿 Stop by our booth, meet our wonderful staff, and grab some FREE popcorn while you enjoy all the fair fun!

We can’t wait to see old friends, meet new ones, and celebrate the tradition of the Davidson County Fair together.

09/11/2025

Funeral Service for Barbara Chesson. Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

At Davidson Funeral Home, we believe that unity is found in compassion, kindness, and service to others. From the very b...
09/11/2025

At Davidson Funeral Home, we believe that unity is found in compassion, kindness, and service to others. From the very beginning, our foundation has been built on one simple truth: we are here to serve.

It is our honor to walk alongside families from all backgrounds, traditions, and walks of life—because every life matters, every story deserves to be remembered, and every family deserves to be cared for with dignity and respect.

In times of loss, it is often unity that brings comfort—neighbors gathering, loved ones supporting, and a community standing together. We count it a privilege to play a small part in that unity by offering a place of care, comfort, and peace.

For generations, we have been dedicated to serving our community with compassion. And for generations to come, our promise remains the same: to serve all families with love, dignity, and respect.

09/05/2025

Funeral Service for Darrell Fine. Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

08/20/2025
✨Did you know your prearrangements don’t have to stay with just one funeral home? If you’ve already made plans elsewhere...
08/20/2025

✨Did you know your prearrangements don’t have to stay with just one funeral home?

If you’ve already made plans elsewhere, we can help you transfer them seamlessly to us. Our priority is making sure your wishes are honored and your family is cared for with the compassion and hometown care you deserve.

Your peace of mind matters—and we’re here to walk with you every step of the way. 💙

Burial or cremation? Traditional service or something more personal?Does your family know what you want when the time co...
07/22/2025

Burial or cremation? Traditional service or something more personal?

Does your family know what you want when the time comes?

Don’t leave them with questions during one of life’s hardest moments.

Pre-planning means your wishes are known, honored, and handled—with care. 💛

We’re here to help you put it all in writing (beyond just random notes in your desk) so your loved ones aren’t left guessing.

Learn more about the process here: https://www.davidsonfuneralhome.net/page/preplan

07/09/2025

Honoring the Legacy, Embracing the Future

In this short video, meet Dan Briggs and Matthew Jernigan—now leading Davidson Funeral Home with deep roots and a shared purpose. Dan is the son of Jack Briggs, and Matthew is the grandson of Larry Morrison. Both were raised right here in this community and in the halls of this funeral home.

They now carry on the legacy of those who came before them, while also forging a future focused on compassionate service, meaningful innovation, and a continued commitment to the families we are honored to serve.

This is more than a business—it’s a calling, built on generations of trust.

We are excited to share that our Hickory Tree location has undergone renovations to better serve the Northern Davidson C...
02/21/2025

We are excited to share that our Hickory Tree location has undergone renovations to better serve the Northern Davidson County and Winston-Salem communities. Our goal has always been to provide a space that feels warm, welcoming, and truly like home. Because to us, a funeral home should be more than just a building—it should be a place of comfort, care, and support for every family who walks through our doors. We look forward to continuing to serve you with the same compassion and dedication that has been our foundation since 1865.

Looks matter, especially if it's the last place you will be seen during your earthly presence.

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301 N Main Street
Lexington, NC
27292

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+13362482311

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Davidson Funeral Home has a long and colorful history of providing funeral service in Lexington and Davidson County. We trace our roots to John McCrary who came to Lexington in 1865 as a cabinet maker and sold coffins in his furniture store. In 1908 a young R. O. Kirkman, Sr. began working for Mr. McCrary and in 1910 Mr. Kirkman graduated from Cincinnati College of Embalming and returned to Lexington as the first licensed embalmer in town. Over the next several decades Mr. Kirkman operated as McCrary Furniture & Embalmers, Kirkman & Penniger, Lexington Funeral Directors, Kirkman & Son, and in 1940 incorporated as Davidson Funeral Home, Inc. R. O. Kirkman, Sr. had two sons who followed him in the funeral business. A. Victor Kirkman and R. O. Kirkman, Jr. The assumed control of Davidson in 1948 and owned and operated the business until 1989 when they sold the business to Jack & Joan Briggs who have owned and operated Briggs Funeral Home in a neighboring town since 1970, and to Larry Morrison who had been employed with Davidson since 1983. A. Victor Kirkman died at the age of 88 in 2001 and R. O. Kirkman, Jr. died at the age of 87 in 2005. They both remained licensed by the state board of funeral service until their death and as long as health permitted they continued to work visitations and funerals spanning a period of almost 100 years of the Kirkman Family’s involvement in funeral service in Davidson County. Today, Dan Briggs serves as President of the company, Joan Briggs is Vice President, Jack Briggs is Secretary and Matthew Jernigan is Treasurer. We love and miss former owner Larry Morrison who passed away in 2020.