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Thomas Shepherd & Son Funeral Home
125 S Church St, Hendersonville, NC 28792 · (828) 693-5220
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★★2.343 Google reviews

About Thomas Shepherd & Son Funeral Home

Thomas Shepherd & Son Funeral Home is an independently owned, full-service funeral home serving the Hendersonville, NC area. Direct cremation starts at $1,895, which is a reasonable entry point for the region, though pricing for other services was not available for comparison. Families should be aware that the home carries a notably low Google rating of 2.3 stars across 43 reviews, which represents a meaningful pattern of concern rather than isolated feedback. Families researching this provider are encouraged to read through those reviews carefully and, if possible, speak directly with the funeral home before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,895
Direct cremation from
$1,895
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,590
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$390
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$240
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$365
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$365
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$125
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$195
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,895
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★Ray S
4 years ago

Read the reviews! Then go visit. The Shepherd Memorial Park looks abandoned. It was a nice looking place. It has struggled the last 11 years. The staff continuously changes. And yes, they have been very rude at the park. Always act like you shouldn't be there.

★★★★Beth Love
6 years ago

Go elsewhere for funeral services. My grandparents were cremated and interred together on May 18, 2018. On that day, the flowers I had ordered were not at the cemetery. The Shepherd representative on hand did not look at or speak to any of us, and when asked about the flowers, he said he knew nothin…

★★★★★Paul R
6 years ago

When my mother passed away at Elizabeth House (hospice), we again called Shepherd and Son (as we did for my father almost 10 years earlier). We worked with Amber and it went very smoothly. We were from out of state and had a timeline we wanted to achieve prior to our departure. I asked a lot of ques…

★★★★★Cynthia Suffern
9 years ago

We are from out of town and had Shepherd's do the funeral for my mother. They were very compassionate and understanding of the emotions that we had during this difficult time. They were also very accommodating in allowing us to use the chapel in the funeral home for the memorial service. Also, when …

★★★★Julie Nelson
9 years ago

Our family has worked with Shepherd’s Funeral Directors in the past, but after our last experience I would never recommend or use their services again. My grandfather recently passed away and was cremated there. From beginning to end their staff was cold and unfeeling. They didn’t even let us finish…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(828) 693-5220
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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