African American Funerals

One of the most meaningful ways to honor a person who has passed away is to take their heritage and culture into consideration. With this in mind, Byles-MacDougall Funeral Homes offers to arrange African American funerals to help comfort friends and family at their time of need.

We can personalize the service to incorporate elements of African American traditions into the service. Specifically, our staff can arrange for the funeral to begin at the funeral home, as is the common practice in the African American community. The service can also include a video montage presentation showing touching moments in the life of the dearly departed. Accompanied by contemporary music in the background, the video montage is a memorable way to commemorate the life that was lived.

At the request of the family, the Byles-MacDougall staff will arrange for the placement of religious items or favorite items of the deceased in the casket. We can also be of assistance while waiting for friends and family to arrive from different locations. Although cremation is often a rare option for the African American community, Byles-MacDougall can provide this service and arrange the ashes to be spread in the deceased’s hometown or country of origin.

There are many different funeral practices within the African -American community and Byles-MacDougall is committed to remain sensitive to each one. We can organize elements that take into consideration West African or Caribbean traditions, where most of African Americans trace their ancestry from. Regardless of preference, it is our privilege to extend assistance during this difficult time.

For more information on African American funerals, please do not hesitate to contact us at 860-442-0343 or 888-736-7036. You may also email us at iinfo@bylesmacdougallfuneralhome.com