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Raleigh's Trusted Funeral, Burial & Cremation Provider Since 1932!

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, direct cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service.

We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at anytime. We are here to help you!

Montlawn's New Management

Montlawn has served the Raleigh community since 1932, establishing a legacy of excellence in the funeral industry over nearly a century. As a pillar of our community, Montlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home takes great pride in providing compassionate and professional services to families in their time of need,

We are delighted to introduce five remarkable individuals who will lead our team into the future.

Regina Logan is the new funeral home manager. Regina has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 20 years. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is a testament to her dedication to our community. Regina's tenure and expertise make her an exceptional leader. Not only does Regina serve our at-need families, but she is also licensed to take care of our preneed families.

Erin Weingartner, the new cemetery manager, is renowned for her years of providing unparalleled customer service. Her deep understanding of the significance of honoring loved ones is reflected in her team's dedication. Erin's commitment to ensuring that each family receives the highest care level is admirable.

Gary Smith Jr. joined our team recently and serves as our Park and Services Superintendent. Gary brings years of cemetery grounds experience to our team. Most days, you will find Gary out in the park mentoring his teammates or putting the finishing touches on a special request from a family. Gary's work ethic is second to none, and the park never looked better because of him and his fantastic team.

Sean Schreffler is the new General Manager of Montlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Sean brings a lifetime of experience to the team. He is a third-generation funeral director and embalmer licensed for over 25 years. He is a former owner of a three-location funeral business. Before he joined Everstory, he was a General Manager of a funeral home and cemetery combination business in Columbia, South Carolina. Sean's philosophy is simple: to take care of each family as if they were his own. He has rebuilt the culture at Montlawn by emphasizing the importance of customer service and looks forward to serving the Raleigh community for years to come.

Last but certainly not least, Nathan Batchelor has been named the new Area Vice President, including the Montlawn location. Nathan is an experienced executive leader with extensive experience in technology, real estate, and transportation industries. He is committed to the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence. His family is laid to rest in his parks, so taking care of these sites is professional and personal. His mission is the same as the company's: to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss.

All five leaders have assembled exceptional teams that share their passion for serving our community professionally. Montlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home remains committed to upholding its long-standing tradition of excellence in the funeral industry, ensuring that every family we serve is treated with the care and respect they deserve.

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
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Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.
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Testimonials

My husband brother passed away unexpectedly. I had the privilege to arrange the funeral and burial. I had no idea what to expect in this process and even after doing my own research, it still was not clear. John Paul and Lisa at Montlawn helped me so much understand and accommodate to the family needs and resources. I have a 1 year old daughter and they were so lovely and just overall so helpful. I had to make several trips to the funeral home office because that's just how it is. Today at the Funeral and burial service everything was just perfect and beautiful. They did outstanding work and i wish i could write all my experience in detail but i felt the support and love from them and the rest of staff.

Claudia Camey

Today we laid to rest our beautiful Mother. My twin and I had her 60 long wonderful years. We wanted her funeral simple, but sweet like her. We were treated like family from the minute we walked in the front doors. We met Scott Wheeler, Lisa Stacey and John Paul Womble. This is what excellents looks like. The personal touches that these 3 exceptional people provided for us will never be forgotten. Momma would have loved everyone that was there for her.

Cherye Poole

All the staff members were really nice and caring. They even went down the road to get my 1 yr old milk from the store during the funeral because I had forgotten due to all the stress of the loss of my little brother. No other business has ever showed the compassion and love that this place has. Everything was really special and perfect their is nothing that could have made it better. They take care of everything from beginning to end and if you have kids they are glad to take care of them. They really understand what you are going through and they themselves have loved ones buried their. God is good and God led us to Montlawn Memorial

Israel C

When the time comes to make those decisions for the end of your life and your loved ones it is very important to have someone that cares like Lisa Stacey working with you. Lisa Stacey was very kind and patient with me and showed me different options that I could choose from. Lisa let me take time to choose what was best for me. I have always asked God to place kind and caring people in my life and God has done just that by placing Lisa Stacey in my life! Montlawn Memorial Park your have found a jewel!!!

Mary Spencer

My team & I had the opportunity to work with the staff @ Montlawn this past weekend. They are so kind, efficient, professional & easy to work with! It made the Celebration of Life reception for the family a pleasurable experience during a difficult time. I highly recommend Montlawn Memorial Park!

April Myers

I recently had to have cremations, a memorial service, and burial for both my parents. I cannot share enough how wonderful Scott Wheeler, funeral director, and Lisa Stacey, my Family Service Advisor - (cemetery and burial side) were to work with. They were so compassionate and thorough about every detail and wanted to make sure they were helping me keep within my financial range. They both go above and beyond to make sure every detail honored my parents not only to my liking but was the best possible remembrance experience of them. Make sure you ask for them by name to assist you. They helped me turn a terrible experience into one that has a peaceful ending for me and new beginning for my parents.

Katie Glennon

This Book of Memories memorial website is designed to be a permanent tribute paying tribute to the life and memory of William Hagwood. It allows family and friends a place to re-visit, interact with each other, share and enhance this tribute for future generations. We are both pleased and proud to provide the Book of Memories to the families of our community.

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Memorial Candle FAQ

Q: Are the candles real or simply virtual (online) images of support and tribute?
A: The Memorial Candles are online representations of love and tribute only. No physical candle will be lit in memory of a loved one.
Q: How do I correct my spelling error after purchasing a candle?
A: Please contact the funeral home to make the correction for you.
Q: Why can't I see several words in my memorial candle message?
A: This is most likely due to your screen resolution. The minimum system requirement is 1024 x 768 pixels.
Q: Who can I contact to discuss my Memorial Candle purchase?
A: If there is an error with your Memorial Candle message, please contact the funeral home to make changes. If there is a technical error, email andrew@frontrunner360.com.
Q: How can I resolve an issue with a candle purchase? I was charged four times even though I received three rejection notices. My credit card company says all went through.
A: InternetSecure, the credit card processing company that manages the online credit card transactions, declined your transactions. Even though your credit card company may have approved, the transaction must still be approved by both companies. Your credit card will show the transactions, however the additional ones will be refunded and shown on your statement within 72 hours. Please Note: FrontRunner Professional DOES NOT process any credit card transactions. NO funds are deposited to our accounts unless approved by both the credit card company and InternetSecure.
Q: Why won't my candle purchase go through when my credit card company says that my card is fine?
A: Please make sure that all information you enter is exactly the same information associated with your credit card account. The name, address and phone number must be the same as what's on record with your credit card company. If your credit card is a VISA and you have entered the information correctly, your card may be refused because it is not set up as being Verified by VISA. Please discuss this security feature directly with VISA rather than your bank.
Q: What should I do if I don't have an email address but would like to purchase a Memorial Candle?
A: You can purchase a Memorial Candle without a valid email address, however your receipt will be emailed to the address entered. You could enter an email address of a friend or family member who would be willing to print off a hard copy of the receipt for you. Please Note: All information entered to purchase a Memorial Candle is NOT distributed or used to send mass online solicitations. At FrontRunner Professional, we have the highest level of online security in place to keep your information safe.
Q: How can I change my candle purchase from one duration/fee to another?
A: In order to modify your Memorial Candle, please email andrew@frontrunner360.com and include the following information: Funeral Home Name: Deceased Name: Date of Purchase: Receipt Number: Your Name: Your Email Address: Once the information is received, your order will be changed and confirmed within 2 business days. Your refund may take up to 72 hours to show on your credit card statement.
Q: When will my candle message be visible? I ordered one but I'm not certain if it was processed.
A: The message will appear as soon as the transaction is processed / once your payment receipt is issued. If you do not receive a receipt, the transaction was not processed.
Q: Why is my message not appearing on the candle?
A: You may need to clear your internet history / cache in your web browser. Press F5 key on your keyboard but if that doesn't work, you will need to delete your history. Since the settings are different for each browser, review your browser's settings and help documentation to determine how to delete the history.
Q: What do I do if my candle is not showing up even though I have received a payment receipt?
A: Please email andrew@frontrunner360.com the following information: - The name of the funeral home - The name of the deceased - The payment receipt number - The EXACT name on the credit card that was used to purchase the candle
Q: I ordered the wrong candle and I would really like to change my order. Is there any way to do so?
A: In order to modify your Memorial Candle, we will need you to email the following information to andrew@frontrunner360.com: - Funeral Home Name - Deceased Name - Date of Purchase - Receipt Number - Your Name - Your Email Address After we have received this information, your Memorial Candle will be changed and confirmed within 2 business days. Your refund may take up to 72 hours to show on your credit card statement.
Q: Will my credit card information be given/sold to any third party companies for promotional purposes such as advertisements, contact lists, etc?
A: FrontRunner Professional does not gather or store any credit card information. The online page where you enter your personal information is located on a secure site managed by Internet Secure, a Verisign registered company. It has the highest standards of security and privacy on the internet. All of the information gathered is highly encrypted and is not stored, sold or divulged in any way other than to approve the transaction with your credit card company.
Q: Why does my credit card continue to be declined?
A: There are many reasons why a credit card transaction may not be approved. The most common reasons are: incorrect card number; incorrect password; incorrect expiry date, the address does not match credit card statements; the card is blocked for e-commerce use: and the cardholder has exceeded or is close to the credit card limit. Please contact your credit card company for more information.
Q: How do I go back to add a condolence message?
A: If you have not cleared your computer's cache or disabled the cookies, you should be able to open up the condolences page to make any changes. If you do not see this option, please contact the funeral home to help make the change.
Q: Am I only able to make one purchase per day with my credit card?
A: You are able to make five transactions on the same card in a 24-hour period.
Q: Is the family notified about all purchased memorials?
A: The funeral home determines with the family the preferred method (if any) of notifications. Families are able to login to the Book of Memories where they can see all updates. There is also an option to be notified via email.
Q: Are there hidden fees? I received an email that confirmed the price of a memorial candle was $29.95 but my credit card statement showed the cost was $30.19.
A: No, there are no hidden fees. FrontRunner Professional only receives $29.95 for the candle purchase. Any additional fees are generated by credit card companies or financial institutions.
Q: Why was my credit card charged multiple times but the payment receipt shows declined transactions?
A: Internet Secure is attempting to approve your purchase but your credit card company is declining the transaction. This is usually caused by incorrect information submitted during the purchasing process. Please ensure that your address information is exactly the same as what appears on your statement. Your credit card account will display a credit of any failed transactions within a couple of business days.
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Find An Obituary

Help remember your loved one with a thoughtful memorial, honoring the story of their life and family, as well as obtain details on their funeral arrangements. Click below to view our obituary listing.

View All Obituaries

Join the Mailing List

When an obituary is published to our site, we will notify you by email. This service is free, and you may unsubscribe at any time.
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a house with trees in the background
a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace
a living room filled with furniture and a large window
a kitchen with a building in the background

Raleigh's Trusted Funeral, Burial & Cremation Provider Since 1932!

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, direct cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service.

We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at anytime. We are here to help you!

Montlawn's New Management

Montlawn has served the Raleigh community since 1932, establishing a legacy of excellence in the funeral industry over nearly a century. As a pillar of our community, Montlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home takes great pride in providing compassionate and professional services to families in their time of need,

We are delighted to introduce five remarkable individuals who will lead our team into the future.

Regina Logan is the new funeral home manager. Regina has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 20 years. Her unwavering commitment to excellence is a testament to her dedication to our community. Regina's tenure and expertise make her an exceptional leader. Not only does Regina serve our at-need families, but she is also licensed to take care of our preneed families.

Erin Weingartner, the new cemetery manager, is renowned for her years of providing unparalleled customer service. Her deep understanding of the significance of honoring loved ones is reflected in her team's dedication. Erin's commitment to ensuring that each family receives the highest care level is admirable.

Gary Smith Jr. joined our team recently and serves as our Park and Services Superintendent. Gary brings years of cemetery grounds experience to our team. Most days, you will find Gary out in the park mentoring his teammates or putting the finishing touches on a special request from a family. Gary's work ethic is second to none, and the park never looked better because of him and his fantastic team.

Sean Schreffler is the new General Manager of Montlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Sean brings a lifetime of experience to the team. He is a third-generation funeral director and embalmer licensed for over 25 years. He is a former owner of a three-location funeral business. Before he joined Everstory, he was a General Manager of a funeral home and cemetery combination business in Columbia, South Carolina. Sean's philosophy is simple: to take care of each family as if they were his own. He has rebuilt the culture at Montlawn by emphasizing the importance of customer service and looks forward to serving the Raleigh community for years to come.

Last but certainly not least, Nathan Batchelor has been named the new Area Vice President, including the Montlawn location. Nathan is an experienced executive leader with extensive experience in technology, real estate, and transportation industries. He is committed to the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence. His family is laid to rest in his parks, so taking care of these sites is professional and personal. His mission is the same as the company's: to create supportive spaces where individuals and families can find solace, meaning, and hope in the midst of loss.

All five leaders have assembled exceptional teams that share their passion for serving our community professionally. Montlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home remains committed to upholding its long-standing tradition of excellence in the funeral industry, ensuring that every family we serve is treated with the care and respect they deserve.

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
Learn More

Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.
Learn More

Testimonials

My husband brother passed away unexpectedly. I had the privilege to arrange the funeral and burial. I had no idea what to expect in this process and even after doing my own research, it still was not clear. John Paul and Lisa at Montlawn helped me so much understand and accommodate to the family needs and resources. I have a 1 year old daughter and they were so lovely and just overall so helpful. I had to make several trips to the funeral home office because that's just how it is. Today at the Funeral and burial service everything was just perfect and beautiful. They did outstanding work and i wish i could write all my experience in detail but i felt the support and love from them and the rest of staff.

Claudia Camey

Today we laid to rest our beautiful Mother. My twin and I had her 60 long wonderful years. We wanted her funeral simple, but sweet like her. We were treated like family from the minute we walked in the front doors. We met Scott Wheeler, Lisa Stacey and John Paul Womble. This is what excellents looks like. The personal touches that these 3 exceptional people provided for us will never be forgotten. Momma would have loved everyone that was there for her.

Cherye Poole

All the staff members were really nice and caring. They even went down the road to get my 1 yr old milk from the store during the funeral because I had forgotten due to all the stress of the loss of my little brother. No other business has ever showed the compassion and love that this place has. Everything was really special and perfect their is nothing that could have made it better. They take care of everything from beginning to end and if you have kids they are glad to take care of them. They really understand what you are going through and they themselves have loved ones buried their. God is good and God led us to Montlawn Memorial

Israel C

When the time comes to make those decisions for the end of your life and your loved ones it is very important to have someone that cares like Lisa Stacey working with you. Lisa Stacey was very kind and patient with me and showed me different options that I could choose from. Lisa let me take time to choose what was best for me. I have always asked God to place kind and caring people in my life and God has done just that by placing Lisa Stacey in my life! Montlawn Memorial Park your have found a jewel!!!

Mary Spencer

My team & I had the opportunity to work with the staff @ Montlawn this past weekend. They are so kind, efficient, professional & easy to work with! It made the Celebration of Life reception for the family a pleasurable experience during a difficult time. I highly recommend Montlawn Memorial Park!

April Myers

I recently had to have cremations, a memorial service, and burial for both my parents. I cannot share enough how wonderful Scott Wheeler, funeral director, and Lisa Stacey, my Family Service Advisor - (cemetery and burial side) were to work with. They were so compassionate and thorough about every detail and wanted to make sure they were helping me keep within my financial range. They both go above and beyond to make sure every detail honored my parents not only to my liking but was the best possible remembrance experience of them. Make sure you ask for them by name to assist you. They helped me turn a terrible experience into one that has a peaceful ending for me and new beginning for my parents.

Katie Glennon