Bynes-Royall Funeral Home,Inc.

01/10/2026

Homegoing Celebration for the Life of Annette Johnson Reid

01/09/2026

Celebration of Life for
Ms. Annette (Johnson) Reid 🕊️
February 24, 1948 ~ January 2, 2026

01/09/2026

Celebration of Life For
Mr. Rupert Cornelius Furman 🕊️
March 20, 1953 ~ January 2, 2026

01/08/2026

Celebration of Life for
Ms. Vanessa Yvonne (Monroe) Harris 🕊️
July 30, 1962 ~ January 3, 2026 🌹

01/03/2026

Celebration Of Life For
Mr. Tremaine M. Moore 🕊️
September 19, 1984 ~ December 25, 2025

01/01/2026

Happy Prosperous New Year!!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year🎄🎁
From Our Family To Yours 🤍

12/23/2025

12/17/2025

Honoring The Life, Legacy, & Leadership of
Mr. Vincent Hamilton 🕊️🇺🇸
October 4, 1942 ~ December 9, 2025

12/15/2025

Black funeral homes have stood as pillars of strength, dignity, and entrepreneurship for more than a century. From Savannah’s Bynes-Royall Funeral Home to Washington D.C.’s McGuire Funeral Service, these family-owned businesses have carried Black communities through grief, resilience, and history — while offering lessons on service and survival in a changing America. ✨

'Black funeral homes reflect on a century of service and resilience'

🖋 Elijah Qualls | The Afro
📸 Wiley Price | St. Louis American

'Despite the many adversities they have encountered — or, perhaps, because of them — Black people have a long history of entrepreneurship, and their innovation has had lasting impacts on Black families, communities and the wider American culture and economy. Barred by racism and segregation from participation in the broader economy, Black entrepreneurs created businesses tailored to the needs of their communities, some lasting for more than a century.

Black funeral homes are among the list of those that have withstood the test of time, serving generations of Black families in their times of grief and during pivotal moments in history. The Baltimore-based Afro spoke with a couple of noted historically Black funeral homes to discuss their history, impact and advice for other Black businesses...'



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