Stradford Funeral Home

01/08/2026

Happy New Year! The 2026 calendars have arrived.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations, Inc.

As we welcome a new year, we do so knowing that for many, this season carries both hope and heartache. If you are entering this year without a loved one by your side, please know that your grief is seen, honored, and deeply respected.

A new year does not mean forgetting—it means carrying love forward in new ways. Take each day at your own pace. There is no timeline for healing, and there is no “right” way to grieve. Your loved one’s memory lives on in the love you shared, the lessons they gave, and the legacy they left behind.

At Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations, Inc., we stand with you—today and throughout the year—with compassion, care, and support. May this new year bring moments of peace, gentle comfort, and reminders that you are never alone.

With heartfelt sympathy and continued support,
Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations, Inc.

12/27/2025

Happy Kwanzaa 🕯️
From all of us at Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations, Inc., we extend warm wishes to you and your loved ones during this sacred season of reflection, unity, and purpose.

May the principles of Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, and Imani guide your days with peace, remembrance, and hope. As we honor those who came before us, we also celebrate the strength of family, community, and legacy.

✨ Wishing you a meaningful and uplifting Kwanzaa ✨

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations 🎄

This Christmas season, we pause with gratitude for the families and community we are honored to serve. We know that the holidays can bring a mix of joy, reflection, and remembrance, especially for those who hold loved ones close in their heart and memory.

May this season bring you moments of peace, comfort, and gentle hope. We extend our warmest wishes for love, light, and healing to you and your family.

With care and compassion,
Shawn Stradford, Rev. Dr. Yvonne Stradford, Maritiza Rivera, Tiffianie Brown, Curtis Jackson, Sandra C***s, and Malcom Davis. RIP Carolyn Jackson

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Stradford Homes for Funerals and Cremations 🦃

As we enter this season of gratitude, we recognize that Thanksgiving can feel different for those who are grieving or missing someone dear. This time of year can bring both warmth and quiet moments of remembrance.

Please know that you are not alone. We hold every family we’ve served in our hearts and are grateful for the trust you allowed us during some of life’s most tender moments.

May this season bring you moments of peace, comfort, and gentle memories of those you hold close.

With compassion and gratitude,
Stradford Homes for Funerals and Cremations

07/04/2025

06/19/2025

Today, we honor Juneteenth—also known as Freedom Day—the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to bring word to the last remaining enslaved people that they were finally free. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of resilience, justice delayed, and the enduring fight for Black liberation.

As an African American/Black-owned funeral home, Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations takes this day to also reflect on the countless lives lost during the Transatlantic Slave Trade—millions of souls taken and never given the dignity of a proper burial. We remember the unnamed, the unburied, the forgotten, and the forsaken. We hold space today for their memory and lift them in reverence.

We also recognize the vital role African American/Black funeral home directors have played throughout history. During segregation, African American/Black funeral homes were not only sacred spaces for dignified homegoings but also hubs for community organizing, civil rights leadership, and cultural preservation. Funeral directors have long served as trusted stewards of our grief, our legacy, and our liberation story.

On this Juneteenth, we renew our commitment to serve with dignity, compassion, and cultural reverence. We honor those who came before us by ensuring every life is remembered with the care and ceremony they deserve.

In memory. In freedom. In dignity.

— Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations

06/15/2025

From all of us at Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations, we honor and celebrate fathers everywhere—those with us in presence, and those with us in memory.

Today, we recognize the strength, love, and sacrifices of fathers, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors. Your guidance leaves lasting legacies, and your love shapes generations to come.

For those remembering a beloved father who has transitioned, we hold space for your grief and your cherished memories. May today bring comfort, reflection, and peace as you honor his life and the impact he made.

Wishing all fathers and father figures a meaningful and heartfelt Father’s Day.

05/26/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who sacrificed to serve our country. Their courage, dedication, and love for our nation will never be forgotten.

As we gather with family and friends, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day, remembering those who gave their lives so we could live in freedom.

From all of us at Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations, we extend our deepest gratitude to the fallen and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

05/11/2025

On this Mother’s Day, we acknowledge that today may bring mixed emotions for many. Whether your mother has recently passed or has been gone for some time, this day is a heartfelt reminder of the love, wisdom, and warmth she brought into your life. We encourage you to honor her memory in a way that brings you comfort and peace.

At Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations, we are deeply grateful to the families and community members who have entrusted us with the care and dignity of arranging final tributes for your beloved mothers. It is a privilege to support you during life’s most tender moments.

May today be a time to reflect on the legacy of your mother’s love, and may her memory continue to inspire and uplift you.

With compassion and appreciation,
The Staff of Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations

04/20/2025

Happy Resurrection Sunday from all of us at Stradford Home for Funerals and Cremations Inc. ✝️

On this sacred day of renewal, hope, and everlasting love, we honor the promise of resurrection and the comfort it brings to our hearts.

May the message of Easter remind us that even in sorrow, there is light. Even in loss, there is love. And through faith, healing and peace are always possible.

As we serve our community with dignity and compassion, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Resurrection Sunday filled with grace, reflection, and peace. 💐