Jones Family Funeral and Cremation Service

04/12/2026

Our Saturdays look a little different these days—and we’re absolutely loving our newfound appreciation for tennis 🎾. Jeffrey and I were both multi-sport athletes growing up, but neither of us ever played tennis… and now we wish we had!

Our middle daughter, Bailey, plays for Mooresville High School and has completely fallen in love with the game. It’s been so fun to watch her passion grow. Her little sister, Boston, is picking it up quickly as well and is excited to start lessons with her sister tomorrow.

Go Pioneers! 💙🎾

04/11/2026

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04/10/2026

Robert N. Garner

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert N. Garner, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on April 10, 2026, at the age of 99. Born on December 19, 1926, in New Castle, Indiana, to his parents Andrew and Mary Abby (Cook) Garner, Bob lived a life full of service, love, and dedication. Bob married the late Colette A. (Welsh) Garner on January 19, 1957. A proud graduate of Decatur Central High School in 1944, Bob...

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04/09/2026

We would like to sincerely thank Decatur Central High School for inviting us to participate in their career day. As we’ve shared before, our roots in the Decatur community run deep, and it is truly an honor to support and connect with our Hawks.

04/08/2026

Sorry Jones Family Funeral and Cremation Service Love Muffins Childcare had to steal him today for our paperwork haha 🤣 we bribed him with Starbucks!

04/08/2026

Jeffrey gave us one job after picking Boston up from school at 3:30—and we were on a mission! We had to get those death certificates to the health department in Martinsville before they closed at 4:00.

Time is so important, even with things that may seem small. We made it there safely at 3:58, running in out of breath and all—but we got it done.

We told the family we would take care of it, and have it ready for them by 5:30 and we made sure we did just that.

And yes… yay for us, because we definitely would have heard about it all night from Jeffrey if we hadn’t gotten it done! 😀

04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐇

We were blessed to spend Easter weekend on the beach 🏖️—and, as always, we talked Jeffrey into staying a little longer… and he caved 🤣

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff for always making moments like this possible for our family. A huge shoutout to our funeral director Kristian for putting us completely at ease, and of course Big Jeff for holding things down and keeping the funeral home running smoothly.

We had the absolute best time celebrating Jeffrey’s 50th birthday—one we’ll never forget! 🎉

04/04/2026

Here’s a question we’d love your thoughts on…

When a funeral director or transportation team is in the process of bringing your loved one into our care, how do you feel about them making stops along the way — whether it’s for gas, food, or coffee?

Do you feel it’s understandable and necessary, or do you believe the transport should be completely uninterrupted? We have never had to stop to do anything however there was this one time JENN had to go to the restroom and I could not bring myself to stop, so…… I made her hold it 😳

At the end of the day, we know every family has different expectations, and we always strive to handle your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect every step of the way.

Let us know in the comments what your thoughts are on this 🤍

04/02/2026

It’s the little things that mean the most. 💛 when the families you serve know your favorite pup 🐶

There is something so special about receiving handwritten thank you cards in the mail. In a world that moves so fast, those thoughtful words remind us why we do what we do. Each card is a reflection of a family, a story, and a moment we were honored to be a part of.

We are incredibly thankful—not only for those kind gestures—but for the amazing staff who show up every single day with compassion, dedication, and heart. It takes a truly special team to serve families the way ours does.

We are grateful to serve such a wonderful community, and we don’t take that privilege lightly. Thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and reminding us that the little things really are the big things. 🤍

04/01/2026

In honor of spring break—then and now. 🌴☀️

Jeffrey and I spent many of our spring breaks in Panama City 👙🩳, and being the traditional people we are, we thought we’d kick off our middle daughter Bailey’s freshman year the same way. It definitely helped that several of her friends were staying in the same condo!

Spring break looks a little different for us these days—haha—but we’re still living our best lives. We even get to enjoy the week with our oldest and only son Braxton & his family, my Mom, Great Aunt Judy and my cute little niece Maisyn!

03/29/2026

I’ve gathered some thoughts, but I’m still curious as to why and if there are any songs about cremation?

It is a little weird at first glance—but when you dig into it, it actually makes a lot of sense culturally and emotionally.

For most of history, burial has been the dominant tradition in many parts of the world, especially in Western cultures. Because of that, a lot of the language, imagery, and symbolism we use around death comes from burial practices. Phrases like “laid to rest,” “six feet under,” or “in the grave” are deeply rooted in how people historically said goodbye. Songwriters naturally pull from that shared language because it’s familiar and instantly understood.

There’s also something very visual and poetic about burial. The image of a grave, a headstone, the earth closing—it gives artists something tangible to describe. It creates a scene. Cremation, on the other hand, is more abstract. Ashes, scattering, or urns don’t always carry the same universally recognized imagery in storytelling, especially in older music.

Another big piece is timing. Cremation has only become widely accepted and common relatively recently, especially in the U.S. Over the past few decades, it’s grown a lot—but music traditions tend to lag behind cultural shifts. So we’re still hearing echoes of older norms in lyrics.

There’s also an emotional angle. Burial often feels more “grounded” (literally and figuratively), which can symbolize permanence, place, and visitation. Cremation can represent freedom, release, or even movement—beautiful ideas, but sometimes harder to pin down in a single, concrete lyric.

That said, songs about cremation do exist—they just tend to be less direct. You’ll hear themes of “spreading ashes,” “going back to the ocean,” or “becoming the wind,” rather than explicitly saying “cremated.”

So it’s not that cremation is missing from music—it’s just expressed differently, while burial still dominates the language and imagery we’ve inherited.

Honestly, as cremation becomes more common, you’ll probably start to see that shift in music too

03/28/2026

Choosing the right place to order funeral flower arrangements truly matters more than people realize. Flowers are one of the most visible and meaningful expressions of love, sympathy, and remembrance during a service. They help set the tone, bring comfort to grieving families, and create a peaceful, beautiful environment that honors a life well lived.

That’s why it’s so important to trust a florist who understands the significance behind every arrangement. We know the perfect place—one that consistently provides not only stunning, high-quality flowers but also arrangements crafted with care, intention, and respect. Every piece is thoughtfully designed to reflect the personality, spirit, and memory of your loved one.

Even today, in a world that is constantly changing, funeral flowers remain a timeless tradition. They speak when words fall short. From elegant sprays to simple, heartfelt bouquets, each arrangement carries deep meaning and serves as a lasting tribute. Flowers have a way of bringing warmth, beauty, and a sense of peace during one of life’s most difficult moments—and that is something that will never go out of style.