Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

03/11/2026

Today, March 11th, is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, reminding us to thank the professionals who consider every need during the most challenging time in our lives. Funeral directors and morticians dedicate their lives to helping us celebrate our loved ones, bringing together the memories and achievements of someone we've lost to death. With professional guidance and compassion, funeral directors help with every step of planning a funeral. While the news settles, these experts understand how emotional and stressful the process is.

Today, we recognize our very own, Ray Watson, Chris Parsell, and Celeste Hunt. Thank you for what you do to serve the families who call upon Hudson Funeral Home to take care of their loved ones.

03/05/2026

Hudson Funeral Home is pleased to announce the addition to our staff, Celeste Hunt. Celeste brings over 35 years' experience as a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and pre-need counselor. She is a graduate from the College of Boca Raton in Boca Raton, FL with her degree in Mortuary Science, and from Rivier University in Nashua, NH with a BA in Psychology. Through compassion and listening, she offers attention to detail, allowing families to thoughtfully pre-plan, giving the greatest gift a person can give: offering professional insight with aftercare and exceptional, personalized services for our families.

Welcome, Celeste!

02/13/2026

Hudson Funeral Home would like to welcome Jenny Rivera to the Hudson team! She is a Durham native and a 2023 graduate of Northern High School.

Her caring and compassionate demeanor not only led her to serve the families in Hudson’s care, but also to enroll in Fayetteville Tech’s Funeral Service Program where she will begin classes in the fall of 2026.

In addition to her job at Hudson, she runs her own nail and flower bouquet business.

Welcome, Jenny!

01/30/2026

We would like to recognize and congratulate staff associate, Caleb Hagwood, on 14 years of faithful service to Hudson Funeral Home!

Since an early age, Caleb has served his community in various positions through Bethesda Ruritan Club and beyond. When the opportunity presented itself, he pursued his calling to serve families during a difficult and trying time in their life.

2026 marks his 15th year in funeral service, with 14 of those years at Hudson.

Congratulations, Caleb!

01/25/2026

01/11/2026

Hudson Funeral Home is saddened to announce the passing of Ollie Thomas "Tommy" Hudson, Jr. on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Tommy dedicated his entire career to the funeral profession and was proud of his heritage as a third-generation funeral director. He became the owner of Hudson Funeral Home following the death of his father, Ollie Hudson, Sr., in 1984. Together with his wife, Mary, they grew Hudson Funeral Home at its new location beginning in 1986, serving countless families in Durham and the surrounding communities with compassion, dignity, respect, and care. Tommy loved his profession and his community, always striving to help lighten the burden for families during their time of grief.

A visitation will be held at Hudson Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Hudson Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Please keep the Hudson family and funeral home staff in your thoughts and prayers.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Hudson Funeral Home! Whether you have goals set for yourselves or future plans for the new year, take time to reflect on this past year, counting your blessings, and enjoy celebrating with family and friends.

We wish you all a wonderful 2026!

12/25/2025

This year, as we gather to create new memories, we also relish those of the past. From the moms and dads who came before us to little ones who will lead the chorus.

From all of us at Hudson Funeral Home, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

12/08/2025

At Hudson Funeral Home, our visitation rooms are large in size and can be divided into two rooms. Each viewing room includes furniture and lighting to give a more home-like feel, 2 flatscreen tv’s to display slideshow presentations of a loved one’s life, and enough space for small and large capacities.

Hudson Funeral Home, honored by your trust for 106 years.

11/27/2025

As we give thanks for all that we have, for all that we are about to receive, and for the many blessings to come, our wish for you is to have a day filled with family, fellowship, and celebration. For some, there may be an empty seat as you celebrate Thanksgiving. Take this day to reflect on their life and how thankful you were to have them, and remember that they are with you in spirit.

Happy Thanksgiving from Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

11/19/2025

Before and after a visitation are those special moments where immediate family members turn to each other for support. They also turn to staff members including our Staff Associates like Caleb Hagwood. It's their compassion and love that so often makes a profound difference for the families in our care at Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

11/11/2025

To our Veterans: Your time, your spirit, and your love for our country are truly inspiring and patriotic gifts. It's why on this special day we thank you for your commitment, we thank you for your courage, and we thank you for your service! Happy Veterans Day from Hudson Funeral Home & Cremation Services!