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Howell-Nelson Funeral Service & Crematory
940 West Lebanon Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 · (336) 786-2121
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★★★★★4.848 Google reviews

About Howell-Nelson Funeral Service & Crematory

Howell-Nelson Funeral Service & Crematory is an independently owned funeral home serving the Mount Airy, NC area, which means families typically work directly with the owners rather than through a corporate management structure. As a full-service provider with an on-site crematory, they offer both burial and cremation services, with the in-house crematory giving families more direct oversight of the cremation process than homes that outsource that work. Direct cremation starts at $1,295, which is a reasonable entry point, though pricing for traditional burial services was not available for comparison. Families have rated them 4.8 stars across 48 Google reviews, a strong score, though the modest review volume means it reflects a smaller sample of experiences than higher-traffic providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,295
Direct cremation from
$1,295
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,695
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$795
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$425
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$455
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$455
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$255
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$235
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$120
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
$1,295
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Tara Gala
7 months ago

While google is working on deleting my previous post I just want to be clear that this funeral home is exceptional. I wrote two reviews and posted each to the wrong funeral home. The review previously submitted by me was not intended for this funeral home it was intended for Wayne memorial park. How…

★★★★★Sona Decker
9 months ago

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Howell Funeral Home & Crematory and Stephen R. Howell for their compassionate support and services during the most difficult time following the passing of my beloved husband, CMSgt. Gordon B. Decker Jr (USAF retired). In moments like these, it’s hard to …

★★★★★Addison Carrasquillo
9 months ago

My family has experienced more loss this year than we ever expected. In the past, Howell Funeral Home has been wonderful, which is why we continue to return to them, for pets and humans. However, recent phone calls have been discouraging. I completely understand that everyone has bad days, but the …

★★★★★Dereka Moore
11 months ago

Stephen Howell and his family hosted the funeral services for our beloved matriarch Bessie McLaurin Barnes. We cannot thank him and his team enough for their graciousness, professionalism, and patience while we worked through our emotions to plan the best way to honor our beloved. We have several ty…

★★★★★P Bell
a year ago

Stephen Howell and his staff at Howell Funeral Home provides excellent customer service. His staff is professional, yet compassionate, knowledgeable and thoughtful. They use their God given talent to help those in need during their time of bereavement. Mr. Howell provides unprecedented attention to …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(336) 786-2121
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews48 reviews →
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