The Complete Evergreen Church Funeral

• High quality casket with choice of color
• Removal from place of death
• Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
• Embalming and preparation of the body for open casket viewing
• Funeral service conducted at your church or graveside
• Viewing same day prior to service
• Funeral coach and transportation in service area
• Guest register book and thank you cards
• Prices may vary outside 30 mile radius

Questions and Answers

Q. What is Evergreen Memorial Service?

A. Evergreen Memorial Service is an alternative to traditional funeral homes. We have simplified the funeral planning process by offering funeral packages for one low price.

Q Are there any other charges related to the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options?

A. Not from us. Cemetery charges will vary depending on your choice of cemetery as well as vault charges depending on the choice of vault if you have not already purchased a vault from your cemetery. Obituaries in newspapers vary and a North Carolina Sales Tax.

Q. Is the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options offered in other cities?

A. Yes, the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options can be held at any church location in Eastern North Carolina, but there may be some transportation charges added depending on the distance.

Q. I have a pre-need funeral at a traditional funeral home, can I change?

A. Yes, a pre-need is payable to any Funeral Director that performs a funeral. We can duplicate what you have selected and more than likely your family will receive a refund if we are the funeral firm that is chosen.

Q. Can we add a family car?

A.Yes, you can add a family car that can accomodate up to 7 people per car at the cost of $300 per car.

Q. Do we have to use one of the caskets shown on this website?

A. No, there are other caskets available, some are lower and others are higher in cost.

Why Choose Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options?

On the escalating cost of funeral service…..
The cost of funeral service to the consumer has increased significantly in the last decade due to the consolidation of funeral and cemetery businesses and the overbuilding of funeral homes by individual owners. Large public companies have paid exorbitant prices for funeral homes and were expecting Wall Street to produce hefty profits. Who provided those hefty profits? The families that they served!

Although many consumers are looking for modest prices when it comes to funerals, many independent owners are building multi-million dollar funeral homes with lavish furniture and fixtures. Who pays for those funeral “palaces”? The families that they serve!

Americans believe in funerals but want a better value….
This is not a new idea, just an old idea whose time has come around again. Fifty years ago, visitations and funerals were held in the church or the home. The funeral home was a modest facility from which the funeral director arranged funerals. By keeping the overhead low, the funeral director was able to offer attentive service at a modest price.

Now, the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options is bringing funeral services full circle, renewing old and sensible traditions because you shouldn’t have to pay for the use of lavish funeral home facilities if you don’t use them and the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options offers you that option.

A funeral is an important social event in the Christian community.
A Christian funeral is a celebration of life and a ceremony that recognizes the passing of the soul to be with God. This passage is one of the most significant events in the life of a Christian.

Most major events in our Christian society are celebrated in the church. Dedications, baptisms, confirmations and weddings so, why is our funeral conducted at a funeral home? In the uncertain times during our recent national crisis, we have sought comfort in our churches. When we lose a loved one, we also will find comfort in our church.

Up front about funerals….
Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options is offered by Elliott Futrell and Jonathan Lane who have a combined experience of 56 years in funeral service, both having worked in two large funeral businesses and have a broad experience in the funeral business. We are convinced that offering a modest service option to families not only does it make sense, but is an ethical obligation.

Elliott Futrell, Elizabeth Futrell and Jonathan Lane and our staff are committed to proving a straightforward approach to funeral service. An approach that provides a simple, but dignified church-centered service. Now you have a choice, consider the Evergreen Memorial Funeral Options.

Payment Policy….
Due and payable in full upon rendering of service and providing merchandise.