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Terry Funeral
& Cremation Service
119 N. Market Street
Madison, NC 27025
Phone: 336-548-9606
Fax: 336-427-8921
Email: hterry@terryfuneral.com
See our website at
www.terryfuneral.com
& Cremation Service
119 N. Market Street
Madison, NC 27025
Phone: 336-548-9606
Fax: 336-427-8921
Email: hterry@terryfuneral.com
See our website at
www.terryfuneral.com
Our mission is to not only facilitate ways to grieve the loss of life but to also provide memorable and meaningful services to celebrate that life. We strive to exceed expectations and conduct ourselves in a respectful and honorable way to serve our communities.
Terry Funeral & Cremation Service offers a clean and comfortable atmosphere to make it
as easy as possible for the families and friends during a rough time.
as easy as possible for the families and friends during a rough time.
We offer an arrangement room for families to discuss their needs and a Chapel to have services in.
Howie Terry
Owner/funeral director
Owner/funeral director
In 1936, Vance Ray and his wife, Lydia, established Ray Funeral Home at its current location, 119 N. Market Street in Madison. Their son Steve joined the business in 1950. Vance Ray passed away in 1977, and Lydia Ray passed away in 1980.
The original wooden structure went through a major renovation in 1952 with the addition of a second story and brick veneering. In 1981, the corner lot beside the funeral home was acquired, and a chapel was constructed.
The funeral home remained under the Ray ownership until 1986. At that time, the funeral home ownership passed from the Ray family to Forbis and Dick.
In 1997, with a desire to enhance our facilities and provide a more comforting and accommodating environment, the original funeral home was removed and was replaced with a new building. The new facilities provided two new spacious visitation rooms, a new conference room, a large casket selection room, and new office space. At that time, the chapel was renovated.
As of February 13, 2025, it is exciting to report that we are now locally owned and operated for the first time in nearly four decades. Howie Terry that has been the Funeral Home Manager and Director for the past seven years purchased the business. Locally owned and operated means we don’t answer to an outside firm, board, or any other entity. We only answer to you, the families we care for. With deep roots in the area, we will emphasize compassion, transparency, and a commitment to honoring the unique lives of everyone who is placed in our care.
While we still pay respects to the Ray family, we believe it is time for a new beginning and with it, a new name. We are excited to announce the formation of Terry Funeral and Cremation Service. All of our dedicated staff will continue to serve with no interruption in services. Being local provides us with opportunities to implement new, fresh ideas while still maintaining professional and compassionate service by our current valued staff. We will continue to strive to be on the forefront of funeral service and provide exceptional care to all faiths and cultures without regard to financial means.
We invite everyone to stop by, talk with us, provide feedback, or just have a cup of coffee. Our goal is to be a supportive and integral part of this community. We cannot thank the community, and the families we serve, enough for the trust and confidence that has been placed in us.
The original wooden structure went through a major renovation in 1952 with the addition of a second story and brick veneering. In 1981, the corner lot beside the funeral home was acquired, and a chapel was constructed.
The funeral home remained under the Ray ownership until 1986. At that time, the funeral home ownership passed from the Ray family to Forbis and Dick.
In 1997, with a desire to enhance our facilities and provide a more comforting and accommodating environment, the original funeral home was removed and was replaced with a new building. The new facilities provided two new spacious visitation rooms, a new conference room, a large casket selection room, and new office space. At that time, the chapel was renovated.
As of February 13, 2025, it is exciting to report that we are now locally owned and operated for the first time in nearly four decades. Howie Terry that has been the Funeral Home Manager and Director for the past seven years purchased the business. Locally owned and operated means we don’t answer to an outside firm, board, or any other entity. We only answer to you, the families we care for. With deep roots in the area, we will emphasize compassion, transparency, and a commitment to honoring the unique lives of everyone who is placed in our care.
While we still pay respects to the Ray family, we believe it is time for a new beginning and with it, a new name. We are excited to announce the formation of Terry Funeral and Cremation Service. All of our dedicated staff will continue to serve with no interruption in services. Being local provides us with opportunities to implement new, fresh ideas while still maintaining professional and compassionate service by our current valued staff. We will continue to strive to be on the forefront of funeral service and provide exceptional care to all faiths and cultures without regard to financial means.
We invite everyone to stop by, talk with us, provide feedback, or just have a cup of coffee. Our goal is to be a supportive and integral part of this community. We cannot thank the community, and the families we serve, enough for the trust and confidence that has been placed in us.
Vance & Lydia Ray, Founders of Ray Funeral Home
Vance Ray is shown here with one of the original Hearse/Ambulances from 1936 and the original funeral home.
Stop by and check out our Veteran's Memorial Garden
with a beautiful mural and benches to take a break on.
with a beautiful mural and benches to take a break on.
Serving Rockingham County and Surrounding Areas Since 1936.
Offering Preneed Funeral Arrangements, Funeral Services and Cremation Services
Offering Preneed Funeral Arrangements, Funeral Services and Cremation Services