Wrenn Funeral Home — Serving our community for over a century Call us(252) 537-4742
The white hanging sign of Wrenn Funeral Home in front of the red-brick building and its white-columned porch on West 5th Street

1015 West 5th Street · Roanoke Rapids

Respect you’ve known for over a century

Wrenn Funeral Home

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Our Service Options

Every service is tailored to the person it honors, and to your family’s beliefs, traditions and budget.

  1. i.

    Funeral Services

    We tailor each service to honor your loved one, and our dedicated team provides support and guidance, ensuring a memorable farewell.

    Our funeral services
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  2. ii.

    Burial Services

    We offer many different services that you can choose for a loved one’s burial, depending upon your individual needs and preferences.

    Our burial services
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  3. iii.

    Cremation Services

    There are many options open to you when it comes to honoring your loved one’s life, before and after the cremation or memorial service.

    Our cremation services
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Honoring veteransPricing & payment optionsCaskets, vaults & urns

Our history

“The home of thoughtful service”
From one of our early newspaper advertisements

We have over a century caring for families, from all walks of life. Our deep roots in the community are a source of pride, as we grow side by side with the families we serve.

Our history   Our facilities

Old newspaper clipping: men in suits by a hearse, and a photo of the funeral home with the words All new and modern facilities to serve you, air conditioned chapel, the home of thoughtful service
From the paper
Black and white photo of the Wrenn-O’Neal Funeral Home hanging sign
Wrenn-O’Neal
Today’s Wrenn Funeral Home sign and porch
West 5th Street today
Sunrise over forested mountain ridges A meadow of wildflowers below red mountain peaks A waterfall flowing over mossy rocks Daisies in a field at sunset
Secure your final wishes

Planning ahead can make all the difference to your family

  1. Online planning

    Plan a beautiful tribute from anywhere with our online funeral planning services.

  2. Planning checklist

    Our comprehensive planning checklist ensures that no detail is overlooked.

  3. Common questions

    Get the answers to your most common questions, when you need them most.

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You are not alone

“From the moment we walked through the doors, the staff went above and beyond to take care of our family. Every person we encountered was compassionate, patient, and genuinely kind during a time when we needed it most. They handled every detail with professionalism and grace, making sure nothing was overlooked while also making us feel supported and cared for. It was clear that this is more than just a business to them — it’s a calling. We are deeply grateful for the way they treated our family and will always remember the comfort and reassurance they provided. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

K. Gamble

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