Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations

Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations Working together, the funeral home and memorial park have served the Catawba County community Catawba Memorial Park was established in 1948 by C.G. Rowe.

Fox as the first perpetual care cemetery in Catawba County, North Carolina. In 1978, William E. Rowe purchased the cemetery from Mr. Fox’s 3 daughters, Margie Furlong, Rachel Adams and Mildred Greer.

1978 - 1982

In 1978, the Garden Mausoleum opened as the first mausoleum in Catawba County to offer above-ground entombment and niches. In 1979, Brent Heffron purchased Catawba Memorial Park from Mr.

In 1982, the Garden Mausoleum was completed, making it the largest mausoleum in Western North Carolina at the time. Funeral Home Addition

A few years later in 1987, Catawba Funeral Home opened on the cemetery grounds, adding vital convenience and simplicity when planning final arrangements. Your Dedicated Provider

Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations joined the Dignity Memorial® network in 2014. When you choose our funeral home and cemetery, you'll receive the compassionate care you expect from locally operated establishments and the benefits and value you deserve from the largest network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers in North America.

Like everything else, end-of-life services change with the times. Though traditional funerals, rich with cultural and re...
08/21/2025

Like everything else, end-of-life services change with the times. Though traditional funerals, rich with cultural and religious customs, are still very much preferred by some, the preference for less strict, more relaxed celebrations has gone from trend to convention.

Like everything else, funerals change every year. From alternatives to cremation and burials to celebrations of life, here are the top trends for 2025.

08/20/2025

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An alternative to traditional ground burial, a mausoleum is a final resting place above the earth.
08/19/2025

An alternative to traditional ground burial, a mausoleum is a final resting place above the earth.

An alternative to traditional ground burial, a mausoleum is a final resting place above the earth in a building or enclosure. A variety of factors will influence cost, such as type, size and location in the cemetery and geography.

08/19/2025
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08/17/2025

Did you know more than 100,000 people are waiting for a life-saving transplant? Register to be a donor with Donate Life America today:

This registration is a binding, legal document of gift. You affirm the information provided is accurate. You agree upon death to donate all eligible organs and tissues for transplant.

When’s the last time you updated your records with us? 📋💐Life changes—addresses, phone numbers, even next-of-kin details...
08/11/2025

When’s the last time you updated your records with us? 📋💐
Life changes—addresses, phone numbers, even next-of-kin details—can shift over time. Keeping your records current ensures we can honor your wishes and reach the right people when it matters most.

Updating your file is also a great time to review your plans, see what’s already covered, and explore payment options for anything still needed.

📞 Call us at 828.322.8646 to update your records or learn more about prearranging. Your future self—and your loved ones—will thank you. ❤️

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and...
08/11/2025

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about death certificates, including how to get one and how long you ...
08/09/2025

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about death certificates, including how to get one and how long you can expect the process to take.

Visit the Dignity Memorial website to learn how to get a death certificate, what you will need one for after a loved one passes and more.

The days after losing a loved one can be hard. Financial surprises can make them even harder. Here's what to know about ...
08/06/2025

The days after losing a loved one can be hard. Financial surprises can make them even harder. Here's what to know about a matter that catches many families off guard.

Families with prepaid cemetery property are often surprised by opening and closing fees, also called cemetery professional service fees. Here's how to avoid being caught off guard by unexpected burial expenses.

💙 If you had to make a decision for your loved ones today, would you know what they would want? 💙When the time comes, th...
08/02/2025

💙 If you had to make a decision for your loved ones today, would you know what they would want? 💙
When the time comes, the two hardest questions we may face are:
What would my loved one have wanted?
Did I do the right thing?
At Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations, we’re here to help you find peace of mind by answering these questions before the time comes.
✨ Explore Your Options:
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📹 Below-Ground Burial – [Scan QR in image]
📹 Above-Ground Entombment – [Scan QR in image]
Let us walk with you through all of the questions you may have.
📞 Call us today at (828) 322-8646
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Newton, NC
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