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Funeral & Cremation

Hickory Funeral Home

4.9

155

How may we help you?

Plan Ahead

A death has occurred or is near

Funeral & Cremation

Hickory Funeral Home

4.9

155

Highlights

100% Service Guarantee
Celebration of Life center
Recently renovated
Large capacity chapel up to 250
Piano/organ on site

Call us anytime

828-322-3010

Address

1031 11th Avenue Blvd SE
Hickory, NC 28602

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About

At Hickory Funeral Home, we have provided funeral and cremation services to families in the Hickory, North Carolina, and surrounding Catawba County communities since 1928. With more than 90 years of service, we continue to lead and innovate while upholding our heritage and commitment to our community.

A modern funeral home

Signage at Hickory Funeral Home Our 13,000-square-foot funeral home has many updated features to make it attractive and convenient for families: The single-story building includes a 190-seat chapel, spacious hallways and numerous visitation rooms to accommodate your needs. As an additional service, we also provide catering and have a dedicated space for families to enjoy their meal.

Convenience is also 1 of our hallmarks at Hickory Funeral Home. We are located on more than 3 acres of land and offer ample parking. Our funeral home is located near many Hickory-area hotels and restaurants for the convenience of out-of-town family members and guests.

Personalized services

Our experienced associates are dedicated to helping you create a memorable and meaningful tribute that celebrates your loved one’s unique and special life. From photographs and memorabilia to music and catered receptions, a personalized funeral or cremation service can be as simple or elaborate as you desire. You simply provide the inspiration and we’ll take care of all the details.

Hickory Funeral Home is a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. All of the funeral and memorial services are designed to help you through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we are committed to helping you with compassionate, professional and personal service.

Visit us

We invite you to visit us at 1031 11th Avenue Blvd. to meet our staff and tour our spacious funeral home facility. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or would like more information about our funerals and cremations.

History

Hickory Funeral Home was founded in 1928 by Cary E. “Thel” Hayworth and was purchased by the Drum family in the 1940s. Originally located across from Hotel Hickory, Hickory Funeral Home moved to 102 First Ave. NE in 1948. Years later, John S. Hodges bought an interest in the business and managed it for several years.

Hickory Funeral Home was sold in 1970. Gene Carpenter subsequently took over the management position until his retirement in 1991. Ron Swift, an employee of Hickory since 1965, began managing daily operations after Mr. Carpenter’s retirement. The funeral home moved once more to 11th Avenue Blvd., where a brand-new facility was developed to serve the families of Catawba County and the surrounding area.

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Amenities

Location

Celebration of Life center
Facility is designed for personalized funeral celebrations
Recently renovated
Large capacity chapel up to 250
Piano/organ on site

Cremation

Cremation remembrance jewelry
Option for home delivery of ashes
Option for mail delivery of ashes
Sent through postal mail service, signature required.

Service

Arrangements by phone or email
Complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without needing a funeral home visit
Catered events
Tribute video production
Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos.
Police escort available

Other

100% Service Guarantee

How may we help you?

Plan Ahead

A death has occurred or is near

Call us anytime

828-322-3010

Address

1031 11th Avenue Blvd SE
Hickory, NC 28602

SEND FLOWERS GET DIRECTIONS VIEW PRICING

Offerings

Cremation

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Interested in learning more? Call us at 828-322-3010 to request a custom quote.

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Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View arrangements

Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

Learn More

Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View arrangements

Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our other locations.

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

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Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our Washelli locations.

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

View Arrangements

Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

Learn More

Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our other locations.

VIEW OBITUARIES

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

155 Ratings

Staff

4.9

Arrangement

4.9

Cleanliness

4.9

Visitation & Service

4.9

92%

4.9

155 Ratings

Staff

4.9

Arrangement

4.9

Cleanliness

4.9

Visitation & Service

4.9

92%

Verified Customer Reviews

Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"Brittany was amazing and made it so easy."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

April 2021

"A company that makes you feel at ease very supportive."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

March 2021

"Ron Swift was wonderful with his attention to detail."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

March 2021

"The funerals for both our Mom & Dad were handled thirteen years apart by Hickory Funeral Home and in both cases the consistency of service with professionalism was apparent. As a result our experience was comforting and helpful in getting through our loss. I would definitely recommend Hickory Funeral Home for your funeral needs."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

March 2021

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