Barnes Funeral Home & Cremation

Barnes Funeral Home and Cremations is a family-owned and operated funeral home that has been serving families in their time of need for many years. Founded by Mr. Barnes in 1981, the business has been passed down to his wife, Eula Sanders-Barnes, who is now the owner and manager. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and guidance to families who are going through a difficult time.

Meet the Funeral Director

Mrs. Barnes is a native of Johnston County, where she received her early education in the Johnston County School System. She received her higher education at North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education, and a Masters of Education at Meredith College Raleigh, NC. She also holds a funeral director's license from Fayetteville Technical College, Fayetteville, NC. Mrs. Barnes is retired after teaching numerous students in the Clayton, NC area. She has been active in church most of her adult life, serving as an usher, church reporter, treasurer and other auxiliaries in Oakey Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She now attends Good Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church and is very supportive in whatever is asked of her. Mrs. Barnes is a supporter of the FOP, an organization that gives backpacks and school supplies to needy children each year. She is licensed in pre-need insurance, is a notary public and is available to assist with other business related matters.

History

Mr. Barnes founded Barnes Funeral Home in 1981 to continue serving the public after his retirement from the City of Durham, NC. He enjoyed people and felt that serving the people would help to keep that connection. Mr. Barnes was a graduate of William Cooper Mason High School in Clayton, NC, attended A&T State University Greensboro, NC, Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tenn. and the School of Restorative Arts in New York City. He served in the US Army and received an honorable discharge. After relocating to his home county of Johnston he became very active in the community, selling insurance and joined Johnston Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. In 1998 his health began to fail him so he decided to teach what he knew of the business to his wife Eula Sanders Barnes, who was then an elementary teacher in the Johnston County School System. She soon became her husband's caregiver and realized the need to take over the business. Mr. Barnes passed away in December, 2003.

Current Management

In 2000, Mr. Barnes gave the business to his wife, Eula Barnes. When he passed away in 2003, Mrs. Barnes became the owner and manager of Barnes Funeral Home. Keeping the business local and family-owned, Barnes Funeral Home is dedicated to providing the highest level of care and compassion to families during their time of need.

Services Offered

At Barnes Funeral Home and Cremations, we offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of every family. These services include:

• Traditional funeral services
• Cremation services
• Pre-planning and pre-arrangements
• Veterans services
• Grief support
• Funeral etiquette and talking to children
• Social security benefits
• Frequently asked questions

We understand that every family is unique, and we are committed to providing personalized services that reflect the life and legacy of your loved one. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to create a service that is meaningful and healing.

In addition to our funeral services, we also offer a wide range of resources to help families navigate the grief and healing process. These resources include local resources, making arrangements, grief support, and more.

Thank you for considering Barnes Funeral Home and Cremations. We are here for you when you need us the most.