Serving for more than 152 years
Our Mission
At J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., our mission is to provide families throughout South-Central Virginia with the highest standard of funeral care and related services. With compassion, experience, and professionalism, we are committed to responding to the individual needs of every family we serve in a caring, respectful, and personalized manner.
We recognize that every family is unique. We honor and respect the diverse social, cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds of those entrusted to our care. Our goal is to provide meaningful and dignified services while remaining sensitive to each family’s wishes and financial considerations.
For more than 152 years, J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. has proudly served the families ofSouth-Central Virginia. Established as a family-run funeral establishment, our tradition has been built upon compassionate service, professionalism, integrity, and careful attention to detail. As one of the area’s oldest and most trusted funeral establishments, we remain committed to preserving that legacy while continuing to meet the changing needs of the families and communities we serve.
Our Commitment to You
For generations, families have placed their trust in J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. during some of life’s most difficult moments. We consider that trust both an honor and a responsibility.
We remain committed to providing compassionate, professional, dignified, and personalized service to every family who enters our doors. It is our sincere hope that we will not only meet your expectations but continue to earn and deserve your trust—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Shelton W. Smith
General Manager/Funeral Director
Live Funeral Webcasting
We understand that there is no substitute for being physically present with family and friends during a funeral or memorial service. However, circumstances such as health concerns, military service, employment obligations, travel limitations, distance, or financial constraints may prevent loved ones from attending in person.
To help families remain connected during these important moments, J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. offers live funeral webcasting for scheduled Chapel services. Through streaming technology, family members and friends who are unable to attend in person can still share in the service from wherever they may be.
To view a scheduled Chapel service, visit www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com and select the Live Video tab at the scheduled service time.
Being surrounded by the love and support of family and friends is especially meaningful during times of loss. Through our live-streaming service, distance does not have to prevent loved ones from being present, offering support, and sharing in a meaningful celebration of life.
Celebrating Life Through Video Tributes
Memories are among the most precious treasures we share with family and friends. Preserving those memories allows a loved one’s life story, special moments, and legacy to be shared with family and friends today and with future generations.
At J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., we create personalized Video Tributes to celebrate and honor the lives of those entrusted to our care. Using photographs and cherished memories provided by family members and friends, we thoughtfully create a visual tribute accompanied by music.
Our Video Tributes are provided to our families at no additional cost. These meaningful keepsakes may be shared during services at the funeral establishment or church and may also be made available through our website, allowing relatives and friends near and far to reflect upon and celebrate the treasured memories of their loved one.
Each tribute is created with the understanding that every photograph tells a story, every memory has meaning, and every life deserves to be remembered.
