Alabama Funeral Directors Association

09/28/2025

Happy birthday to Past President Carrel Ann Wyatt Spears (2016)! 🎉🎂🎈🎁

09/28/2025

Happy birthday to President William T. "Bill" Clark! 🎉🎂🎈🎁

09/24/2025

Kudos to member firm Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home and Kenneth Martin! We’re on the move!

Thank you, Selma, for voting Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home as Best Funeral Service and Kenneth Martin as Best Funeral Director in the Best of Selma.

This recognition means so much because it comes from the community we have the privilege to serve. Our mission has always been to care for families with dignity, compassion, and respect, and this honor reminds us why we do what we do every day.

From all of us at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home—thank you for trusting us during life’s most difficult moments. We are grateful to walk beside you and humbled by your support.

And a heartfelt thank you not only to Selma, but also to our neighbors in Valley Grande, Plantersville, Marion Junction, Selmont, Orrville, Safford, Beloit, Tyler, Pleasant Hill, Marion, Demopolis, Uniontown, Camden, Pine Hill, Catherine, Heiberger, Perryville, Folsom, Suttle, Minter, Sardis, Kings Bend, Kings Landing, Summerfield, Burnsville, Browns, and Carlowville—and all the surrounding communities who continue to put their trust in us. We are proud to serve each and every one of you. 💙

09/24/2025

Meet Donald M. “ Don” Skaggs of Sustainer member firm Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home. We’re on the move!

Don Skaggs was born in Bowling Green, KY, and raised in Fairborn, OH. He graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1972 before deciding to join the wholesale hardware business for 47 years. Now, he’s returning to his roots as a funeral director and
embalmer.

Mr. Skaggs and his wife recently moved to Cedar Bluff from Cedartown, GA, to enjoy their retirement on our beautiful Weiss Lake. God had different plans and brought him back into the funeral business after his family used Dr. Deaton for their sweet dachshund, Teddy.

After 50 years of marriage and the blessing of three beautiful children and 10 lovely grandchildren, he has walked through the loss of a granddaughter, both parents, and a son, which has helped him in understanding grief with families.

God has called the Skaggs family to a ministry right here in Cherokee County, serving the community not only in the funeral business, but also in their local church, Pine Grove Baptist. Don loves being out on his new pontoon in Weiss Lake and spending time with his family.

“In the senior years of my life, I’ve realized that I want to give back to the community and to support those who are walking through the same grief my family and I have endured over the past few years. The funeral industry is a ministry to me - to be able to serve others with deep understanding of their emotions and loss."

09/22/2025

Sustainer member firm Ellison Memorial Funeral Home partners with local church for an evening of prayer for our great nation! We’re on the move!

09/22/2025

Mark Your Calendars: Serenity Funeral Home, a member firm, and Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions, an associate member, are pleased to present a Continuing Education Opportunity. We’re on the move!

09/22/2025

AFDA associate member Covington Casket Company is set to host Dr. Ben Carson at a banquet in Andalusia, AL! We’re on the move!

09/19/2025

Congratulations to Tracy Jones of Patron associate member Stateline Mortuary Transport! We’re on the move!

Birmingham/Tuscaloosa Team Supervisor Tracy Jones received his pin for one year of service with Stateline Mortuary Transport! He has brought great knowledge and skill to our growing team and makes a positive difference in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.
Thank you, Tracy, for leading your team in the Stateline way!

09/19/2025

Congratulations to Emilie Miller of Patron associate member Stateline Mortuary Transport! We’re on the move!

09/19/2025

09/17/2025

Kudos to member firm Radney Funeral Home! We’re on the move!

🏆 We are honored to be voted 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 in the Area in the 2025 Reader’s Choice Awards. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to our community for your trust and support. It is our privilege to serve you and your families with compassion, dignity, and care. 💙