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About

Nelsen Williamsburg in Virginia gives families and friends the chance to celebrate loved ones in a personalized ceremony that captures the spirit of a life.

Creative funerals, memorials

We begin by listening. Inspire us with the elements that set an individual apart—a life-long hobby, favorite genre of music or collection of artwork—and our talented team of funeral directors will help create a memorial service that best reflects individualism.

Imagine a catered buffet featuring a secret family recipe, or a masquerade affair where everyone wears the favorite color of the person they celebrate. Whatever you envision, Nelsen Williamsburg has the flexible reception space and creative resources to fulfill almost any final wish.

Burial, cremation options

Whether you prefer a traditional religious ceremony or burial with military honors, we stand ready to guide you through the range of burial options available. We offer cremation services with optional interment of remains to those who prefer an alternative. Our chapel adapts to accommodate celebrants of all faiths and traditions, and our team welcomes guests before and after each service.

WHV 2020 - Level 4We honor veterans

At Nelsen Williamsburg, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, we are honored to serve our nation’s heroes and take this responsibility seriously. We have taken steps to ensure our staff is knowledgeable of all the benefits available to military veterans and their families.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Contact our team

Please reach out to Nelsen Williamsburg if we may provide guidance regarding funeral arrangements in Williamsburg, or if you would like a personal tour of our staterooms and chapel. It is our honor to serve you.

History

Nelsen Williamsburg serves families from Lightfoot to Jamestown Settlement in a tradition dating to 1892. Over the course of a century, generations of central Virginia families have come to trust us to provide burial arrangements that suit their desires and needs with personalized attention to detail.

Today, we continue to provide traditional funeral arrangements while embracing the shift to contemporary and upbeat memorial celebrations.

Amenities

Location

Cremation

Service

Religious & Cultural

Other Languages Spoken

Other

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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

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

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Bouquet of flowers on a cemetery

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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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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Ratings & Reviews

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.

"MY TOTAL EXPERIENCE WAS VERY SATISFACTORY. EVERY ASPECTS OF WHAT WAS GOING TO TAKE PLACE WAS EXPLAINED TO ME, THE STAFF ALL WERE VERY HELPFUL AND KIND, WHICH MADE THE PASSING OF MY HUSBAND A VERY CARING EXPERIENCE."

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

September 2021

"The staff was extremely accommodating - answering all questions and making the whole process go as smoothly and efficiently as possible. All done in a most professional and personal manner."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Cremation Customer

August 2021

"Nelsen Funeral Home handled both the funeral service and burial service very professionally. They told our family the plan for both services ahead of time which relieved any concern on our part."

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

July 2021

"No one should have to bury their son. Robyn and her staff made this process so easy we didn't have to do a thing but share our wishes. We talked about our son and his life and they did the rest. We couldn't be happier with everything."

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May 2021

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