Alabama Funeral Directors Association

03/13/2026

District three director Heath Wilson of member firms Craver’s Funeral Home and Flomaton Funeral Home shared a moment that beautifully captures the heart of funeral service.

Moments like this remind us that funeral service is more than a profession. It is a calling to serve families with compassion, dignity, and care when they need it most.

Associational membership matters. We are grateful for professionals like Heath who faithfully serve their communities every day.

03/11/2026

Today we recognize National Funeral Director and Mortician Day and honor the dedicated professionals who quietly serve families during life’s most difficult moments.

Funeral directors and morticians are more than professionals - they are caregivers, listeners, organizers, and trusted guides. With compassion, dignity, and professionalism, they help families honor the lives of those they love while providing comfort when it is needed most.

From preparing services to supporting grieving families, their work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact is deeply felt in every community.

The Alabama Funeral Directors Association is proud to represent and support the men and women across Alabama who answer this calling each day.

Thank you for your dedication, your compassion, and your service to Alabama families.

Associational Membership Matters.

03/07/2026

03/06/2026

Congratulations to Susan Williamson on eight years with AFDA member firm Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory!

Thank you for your dedication to serving families and your community.

Associational membership matters.

We are privileged these eight years to have Susan Williamson work with us and assist in serving the community. We appreciate you Susan! Thank you for all you do. https://hughesfuneralhome.org/staff/

03/06/2026

We’re proud to see AFDA Sustainer Member Firm K.L. Brown Funeral Homes helping inspire the next generation of funeral service professionals.

Zoey, a student from Jacksonville High School, recently spent the day shadowing Craig and learning more about the meaningful work funeral directors do each day.

Associational membership matters.

Today, we have the privilege of welcoming Zoey, a student from Jacksonville High School who is spending the day shadowing Craig and learning about the funeral service profession.

Many people don’t realize that becoming a funeral director can be a meaningful and rewarding career path. Whether you are a high school or college student exploring your future, a veteran transitioning from military service, or someone who has spent years serving others as a pastor or in another helping profession, funeral service offers an opportunity to continue caring for people in some of life’s most important moments.

While our work involves caring for those who have passed, it is equally about caring for the families who walk through our doors. Funeral directors guide families through difficult days with compassion, dignity, and respect, helping them honor the lives of those they love.

We are always encouraged to see young people interested in learning.

Have you ever considered funeral service as a career, or known someone who has?

03/05/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Bernard Buggs Jr of AFDA member firm Cornerstone Funeral Services & Cremations to the Association office today. Bernard stopped by to present Executive Director Ken Hammock with the three books he has authored, each thoughtfully written to help families navigate the difficult journey of grief and loss.

These books can serve as valuable resources for the families you care for and support each day.

To learn more about Bernard’s books and explore purchase opportunities, visit: www.cfs-c.com under the Grief Forward tab.

Associational membership matters. Quite simply, we are stronger together.

03/05/2026

Congratulations to AFDA Member Firm Glover Funeral Home!

We congratulate Glover Funeral Home on the opening of their new on-site crematory. This important addition reflects their continued commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the families they serve, while ensuring loved ones remain in their care every step of the way.

For more than 14 years, Glover Funeral Home has been a trusted presence in their community, providing compassionate service and guidance during life’s most difficult moments. The addition of an on-site crematory is another meaningful step forward in that mission.

AFDA is proud to recognize and support member firms who continue to invest in their communities and the families they serve. Congratulations to the entire Glover Funeral Home team on this milestone and best wishes for continued success.

Glover Funeral Home is proud to announce the opening of our on-site crematory. As our business grows, and the demand for cremation services rise, we feel it is our responsibility to meet the needs of the families we are entrusted to serve, all while their loved one never leaves our care. We would like to thank the families who have entrusted their loved one into our care over the past 14 years, as well as for the encouragement to keep us moving forward. We look forward to being a trusted business and friend in our community for many years to come.

03/05/2026

The obituary for Mr. Cecil Warren Garner is below. Please remember the Garner family and our colleagues in your thoughts and prayers. Visit https://www.spannfuneralhome.com/obituaries/cecil-garner to sign the online guestbook.

03/02/2026

Investing in excellence. Elevating funeral service.

AFDA member firm Vance Brooks Funeral Home will be hosting a continuing education program featuring Greg Cannon - an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Continuing education strengthens our profession, sharpens our skills, and ultimately benefits the families we serve every day. We encourage funeral professionals across the area to attend and take advantage of this valuable learning experience.

Thank you to Vance Brooks for promoting growth, leadership, and the advancement of funeral service in Alabama.

Associational membership matters. Together, we are stronger.

02/27/2026

That’s what community leadership looks like!

Proud to see member firm Hazel Green Funeral Home stepping up to support hometown athletics. When our funeral homes invest in local teams, they’re investing in families, tradition, and the future of their communities.

Supporting the kids who represent Hazel Green on the field, court, or track speaks volumes about the heart behind the profession.

Well done, Hazel Green Funeral Home — setting the example of community involvement and hometown pride!

We are proud of our Lady Trojans! Keep it up!

02/27/2026

What we do matters. Who we are in life matters in death.

The Alabama Funeral Directors Association and the Funeral Trust of Alabama extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Rev. Jackson shares a significant history with Alabama, dating back to 1965 when he organized student support for the Selma voting rights campaign. As a prominent civil rights leader, he later campaigned extensively throughout Alabama during his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns. He also notably met with former Governor George Wallace, reflecting the evolving political and social dialogue of that era.

As funeral professionals, we are reminded that every life leaves an imprint on history — in families, in communities, and in states like ours. It is our honor to serve families in moments when legacy and memory matter most.