Our legacy
About Us
Through years of experience, we've gained valuable insights—like how to offer choices without overwhelming, and how to address the needs of multiple caring individuals. When people turn to us in their most challenging moments, we respond with compassion, clarity, and expertise.
Our goal is to create a memorable experience and ensure you always feel welcome. We dedicate our time to planning alongside families, staying informed on the latest industry developments, and making hard times a little easier.
Our Story
For more than 100 years, Piedmont Funeral Home has served Lexington and surrounding areas, its various owners have endeavored to provide the finest facilities and professional service available. The funeral home was founded in 1913 by Edgar A. Timberlake, John T. Lowe, Dell A. Watson and F.P. Lopp. These four first located the funeral home at 111 N. Main Street and operated it in conjunction with Piedmont Furniture Company. After several years, Mr. Timberlake was joined in the funeral business by John F. Beck and John D. Craver. His son, Casper H. Timberlake joined the firm in 1925. In 1928, the funeral home was moved to a new building on E. Second Street. Mr. Craver's son, Charles F. Craver joined the firm in 1935. After Edgar Timberlake's death in 1939, Casper Timberlake and Charles Craver would assume operation of the funeral home for more than fifty years. The funeral home moved to its current location in 1947. The funeral home chapel was added in 1973. The firm was sold to the Voglers family in Winston Salem in 1982. Service Corporation International (SCI) would eventually acquire the Voglers Funeral Home operation. In 2001, Piedmont Funeral Home was returned to local ownership when Larry D. Morrison, Daniel Briggs and Jack Briggs were able to purchase the firm from SCI. Daniel Briggs serves as the President, Matthew R. Jernigan, grandson of the late Larry D. Morrison serves as the Vice-President, Jack Briggs serves as secretary and his wife, Joan Briggs serves as the Treasurer.
E. A. Timberlake