Funeral home in Greensboro, NC
Forbis & Dick Funeral Service
1118 North Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
About Forbis & Dick Funeral Service
- Five generations of family ownership and operation.
- Multiple chapels across the Piedmont region, including Greensboro, Pleasant Garden, Stokesdale, Mocksville, and Walnut Cove.
- First funeral home in Guilford County to establish an on-site cremation facility (1981).
- Honored as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
- Offers live streaming of services.
- Provides police escort for funeral processions.
History
- 1700sForbis family has been a part of the Guilford County community.
- 1909Earliest use of the Stokesdale building was as a hotel.
- 1936Served citizens of Greensboro and Guilford County at Forbis and Murray Funeral Home.
- 1941Burroughs Funeral Home was founded by Ivey R. Burroughs, Elizabeth N. Burroughs and Luther Fowler.
- 1951N. Wayne Eaton and W. Leo Whitt purchased Walker Funeral Home in Mocksville.
- 1957Forbis and Dick Funeral Service was founded by A. Lee Forbis and George P. Dick.
- 1962Ray Burroughs joined the family business and bought Mr. Fowler’s interest.
- 1972Burroughs Funeral Home was relocated to Highway 65 when construction of the building was completed in October. Mr. Burroughs died in March.
Staff
- A. Lee ForbisFounder
- George P. DickFounder
- John ForbisCEO, former President
- Patrick ForbisPresident
- Nick MillerManager, Eaton Funeral Service
- Bob WhetstoneStaff
- PennyStaff
Prices
Direct cremation at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service is $2,080 above the Greensboro median of $920 (16 other Greensboro homes with a price).
Basic burial at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service is $1,044 above the North Carolina median of $4,675 (128 North Carolina homes with a price).
Services
- Cremation
- Burial
- Graveside service
- Memorial service
- Pre-planning
- Veterans services
- Grief support
- Shipping and out-of-town transfers
Not listed: Direct cremation, Traditional funeral and Green burial. Ask if you need one.
Also offered
- Cemetery flower delivery
- Custom headstones and markers
- Etiquette tips
- Limousine service
- Live streaming of services
- Multicultural funerals
- Obituary writing and publishing
- Outdoor services
- Police escort
- Service pricing information
- Social security benefits assistance
Facilities
- Arrangement room
- Audio and video equipment
- Flatscreen tvs
- Free parking
- Memorial designers
- Merchandise selection room
- On-site chapel
- On-site crematory
- Staterooms
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi internet
Hours
Nearby funeral homes
- Community Funeral Service, Inc.Direct cremation $790
- Perry J. Brown Funeral HomeDirect cremation $1,595
- Hargett Funeral Service, Inc.Direct cremation $895
- Allen & Associates Mortuary & Cremations, LLCDirect cremation $850
- Regional Memorial Cremations and Funeral ServiceDirect cremation $795
- Central Carolina Cremations
- Serenity Funeral Home & CremationsDirect cremation $795
- Hinnant Funeral ServiceDirect cremation $2,000
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Common questions
How much is direct cremation at Forbis & Dick Funeral Service?
Forbis & Dick Funeral Service lists direct cremation at $3,000, $2,080 above the Greensboro median of $920 across 16 other Greensboro homes.
Does Forbis & Dick Funeral Service offer cremation?
Yes. Cremation is on Forbis & Dick Funeral Service's service list.
What are Forbis & Dick Funeral Service's hours?
Forbis & Dick Funeral Service lists these hours: Everyday: 24 hours.
What funeral homes are near Forbis & Dick Funeral Service?
Community Funeral Service, Inc. (direct cremation $790), Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (direct cremation $1,595) and Hargett Funeral Service, Inc. (direct cremation $895).