Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

Information Sources for Families:

Guide to Writing an Obituary

Guide to Writing Letters & Notes of Condolence

Virginia Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pre-need Funeral Planning

Why Having a Will is Important

A Helpful Guide to Funeral Etiquette

Veteran's Burial Benefits

Veteran's Administration Web Site

Virginia State Anatomical Program

Hospice of the Hills

The Division of Motor Vehicles:

Once at their home page, go to the Citizen Services, located on the left. That will take you to a list of important things you need to consider when a friend or relative dies.

Social Security Administration:

On the left hand side of their home page, you will see the link for survivors.

The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare:

Find everything you need to know about medicare, medicaid, long term care and more.

Kids’ Haven, a Center for Grieving Children:

2102 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
Phone: 434-845-4072
Fax:  434-845-5569
Kidshaven@adelphia.net.


LifeGem

Speaking Engagements

Tharp Funeral Home has frequently been asked to speak at civic and church organizations.  We have been considered the leaders in the field on the subject of death and dying, pre-arrangements, Medicaid spend down, cremation and all the options available regarding funeral arrangements.

If this is something you would be interested in having us do, please contact Tharp Funeral Home in the Bedford and Smith Mountain Lake areas, 540-586-3443 or for those in the Lynchburg area, 434-237-9424. 

We believe that an educated decision is the best decision, and we are proud to be able to offer this service to our community

Catering Services Available

Frequently, after a service the family is interested in having a reception. If our Chapel is selected for your family’s service, we are able to arrange for a catered reception in one of our large visitation rooms. Please call (434) 237-9424 for additional information, should this be of interest to you.


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Lynchburg, VA
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory
220 Breezewood Dr.
P.O. Box 15008
Lynchburg, Va. 24502
Phone: (434) 237-9424
Toll Free: (866) 237-9424
Fax: (434) 237-9426
Bedford, VA
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory
320 N. Bridge St.
Bedford, Va. 24523
Phone: (540) 586-3443
Toll Free: (800) 476-3443
Fax: (540) 586-9434

Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory
13161 Booker T. Washington Hwy.
Suite B
Hardy, VA 24011
Phone: (540) 721-9375
Fax: (540) 721-9373