Bynes-Royall Funeral Home,Inc.

12/23/2025

Celebration Of Life For
Ms. Sandra Mungin-Sumpter 🕊️
November 17, 1945 ~ December 12, 2025

12/23/2025

12/17/2025

Honoring The Life, Legacy, & Leadership of
Mr. Vincent Hamilton 🕊️🇺🇸
October 4, 1942 ~ December 9, 2025

12/16/2025

Celebration Of Life For
Mr. Vincent Hamilton 🕊️
October 4, 1942 ~ December 9, 2025

12/15/2025

Black funeral homes have stood as pillars of strength, dignity, and entrepreneurship for more than a century. From Savannah’s Bynes-Royall Funeral Home to Washington D.C.’s McGuire Funeral Service, these family-owned businesses have carried Black communities through grief, resilience, and history — while offering lessons on service and survival in a changing America. ✨

'Black funeral homes reflect on a century of service and resilience'

🖋 Elijah Qualls | The Afro
📸 Wiley Price | St. Louis American

'Despite the many adversities they have encountered — or, perhaps, because of them — Black people have a long history of entrepreneurship, and their innovation has had lasting impacts on Black families, communities and the wider American culture and economy. Barred by racism and segregation from participation in the broader economy, Black entrepreneurs created businesses tailored to the needs of their communities, some lasting for more than a century.

Black funeral homes are among the list of those that have withstood the test of time, serving generations of Black families in their times of grief and during pivotal moments in history. The Baltimore-based Afro spoke with a couple of noted historically Black funeral homes to discuss their history, impact and advice for other Black businesses...'



https://www.stlamerican.com/business/business-news/black-funeral-homes-reflect-on-a-century-of-service-and-resilience/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_St._Louis_American

12/15/2025

https://www10.funeralwebhost.com/byh/notices/Sandra-Sumpter

12/14/2025

https://www.bynesroyall.com/obituary/Vincent-Hamilton

View Vincent Hamilton's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/27/2025

From our entire family and staff, enjoy your day of THANKS.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and thank those who've served and are currently defending our country with courage and integrity. Thank you again for your unwavering dedication to our nation. 🇺🇸