Located in Pelham, Alabama, Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Southern Heritage Cemetery each work to serve the Greater Birmingham area with compassionate funeral, cremation and cemetery care.
Established in 1986 by Birmingham’s prominent Lackey family, Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Southern Heritage Cemetery are sister locations that serve about 400 families each year. Southern Heritage Funeral Home is the only funeral home in the city of Pelham, and we aim to help you honor and celebrate your loved one like no one else can.
Amenities
Location
- Flexible event space
- Large capacity chapel
- Celebration of Life center
- Veterans cemetery section
- Flexible chapel space
- Mountain views
- Outdoor pavilion
- Waterside views
- Cemetery spaces available
- Custom headstones and markers
- Piano/organ on site
- Family estates
- Flat markers
- Upright headstones
- Mausoleums
- Coffee lounge
- Pet-friendly
- Onsite cemetery
Cremation
- Scattering garden for ashes
- Cremation remembrance jewelry
- Cremation viewing suite
- Cremation cemetery options
- Cremation niches
- Option for home delivery of ashes
- Option for mail delivery of ashes
- Scattering assistance
- Cremation gardens
Service
- Arrangements by phone or email
- Catered events
- White glove service
- Large reception area
- Event planning
- Outdoor celebrations
- Tribute video production
- Audio and video equipment
- Live music available
- Popular music selections
- Intimate reception area
- Meeting space
- Marker unveiling
- Overnight visitations
- Black car service
- Police escort available
- Cemetery flower delivery
Religious & Cultural
- Multicultural funerals
- Latin music selections
- Feng shui design
- Catholic cemetery section
- Kosher catering
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Funeral planning can seem overwhelming. These guides can help you every step of the way—from choosing between traditional burial planning and cremation, designing a religious ceremony or a celebration of life, and deciding on cemetery property or filing for veteran's benefits.
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At 18,000 square feet, Southern Heritage Funeral Home is among the larger funeral homes in Alabama. We accommodate services and gatherings of all sizes. Our beautiful Colonial-style building includes a chapel that comfortably seats up to 200 and a celebration room suitable for big family gatherings and catered receptions.
Alabama National Cemetery does not have a funeral home on its property, so many military families choose to have their loved ones' 
The experienced team at Southern Heritage Funeral Home is dedicated to exceeding expectations and ensuring each funeral or memorial service is both personal and memorable. Whether you need immediate help planning a funeral or are planning ahead, please contact us.
With 38 developed acres, Southern Heritage Cemetery is a tranquil final resting place with rolling green hills, lush landscaping, a pond and views of Oak Mountain State Park. The cemetery offers a range of "The staff at Southern Heritage, especially Jennifer, are very considerate of your feelings during a difficult time. They help you with your decisions and take as much of the stress of planning for you..."
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August 2020
"Everyone was very helpful and considerate"
Verified Cremation Customer
July 2020
"Call them for any questions that you have. They are happy to serve you. They hold your hand during the moments when you need them most and help you to remember the best times of the life you shared wi..."
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July 2020
"The staff took care of us from the initial phone call to the final receipt of our departed family member. They were professional and compassionate. I was very happy with their assistance."
Verified Cremation Customer
June 2020
"Covid guidelines hurt the attendance of services . Part of the service was also out of town main reason for delays .. The family was satisfied with the services rendered to my Mother, excellent job"
Verified Customer
May 2020
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