Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory

08/08/2026

Pre-planning isn't about age—it's about taking care of the people you love. By making your wishes known today, you can:

💙 Ease the emotional burden on your family
📝 Ensure your personal preferences are honored
💵 Help prepare for future funeral costs
🕊️ Give your loved ones peace of mind during a difficult time

Life is unpredictable, but planning ahead is one thoughtful decision you can make at any stage of life. The best time to start isn't based on your age—it's whenever you're ready to protect your family and preserve your wishes.

If you'd like to start the conversation today, give our funeral home a call!

08/07/2026

A little kindness goes a long way. 🍎 We were grateful to join Ivy Trellis Floral and other local businesses in showing appreciation for the teachers who invest so much in our children every day. Have a wonderful 2026-2027 school year!

08/05/2026

Summer is made for making memories!

Whether it's a family vacation, a backyard barbecue, camping under the stars, or evenings spent watching the sunset, it's often the traditions we look forward to most that become our favorite memories.

Tell us: What's one summer tradition you look forward to every year? Share your favorite tradition in the comments—we'd love to hear what makes summer special for you and your family! ⬇️

08/04/2026

Join us in wishing Kristine Aldridge a very happy birthday! 🎉 Warmly wishing you a day filled with happiness and celebration.

08/03/2026

We invite you to go online, sign the virtual guestbook, and view service information for Mr. Cecil "Bones" Henry at:

View Cecil "Bones" Henry's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/03/2026

We invite you to go online, sign the virtual guestbook, and view service information for Mr. Aaron Shane Evans at:

View Aaron Shane Evans's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/03/2026

People often ask what it’s like to follow in my parents’ footsteps.

The truth is, I don’t think about it in the big moments. I think about it in the quiet ones.

It’s the family who hugs us before they leave. The handwritten note that arrives weeks later. The familiar faces who return years after we’ve served someone they loved, simply to say hello.

Those are the moments that remind me why Haley McGinnis has always been more than a funeral home.

Growing up, I watched my parents treat every family with compassion, respect, and genuine kindness. My dad had a remarkable way of making people feel seen. Whether it was a grieving family, a vendor making a delivery, or someone who simply stopped by the funeral home, he gave everyone his time, his patience, and his full attention.

One of the greatest gifts of carrying this legacy forward is hearing the stories people still share about him. They often speak of his kindness, his quiet compassion, and the way he made them feel important. Those conversations remind me that the smallest gestures are often the ones that leave the deepest impression, and they continue to shape the way I strive to serve every family who walks through our doors.

Today, I have the privilege of carrying those values forward alongside an incredible team that shares the same heart for service.

Every family who walks through our doors becomes part of our story, just as they become part of the legacy my parents began years ago.

Those quiet moments… They’re the ones that stay with me.

08/01/2026

Grief doesn't have a timeline, and healing looks different for everyone.

Sometimes, a little fresh air can bring a moment of peace. Take a walk through a favorite park, enjoy the sunshine, tend to a garden, or spend time doing an outdoor activity that reminds you of someone you love.

These simple moments can become meaningful ways to honor their memory while caring for yourself.

Remember, you don't have to navigate grief alone. If you or someone you know could benefit from additional grief support or resources, our funeral home is here to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out—we're here for you every step of the way. 🤍

07/29/2026

After more than 80 years, Kentucky’s own U.S. Army Pvt. Mike Raymond McDowell is finally coming home.

Every veteran deserves to be remembered, honored, and laid to rest with dignity. Tomorrow, our Commonwealth has the privilege of welcoming home a young soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II.

If you are able, we encourage you to attend the repatriation service and help ensure this American hero receives the welcome home he never had.

Tomorrow, Kentucky will finally welcome home one of its own.

U.S. Army Pvt. Mike Raymond McDowell was killed in action during World War II while serving with Merrill's Marauders in Burma in 1944. He was 19.

For more than 80 years, he was listed as unaccounted for. Thanks to modern forensic science, his remains were identified earlier this year, and now he'll receive the burial and honors he earned.

🇺🇸 A repatriation service will be held:
📍 Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff
🗓 Wednesday, July 29
🕥 10:30 a.m.

If you're able, consider attending to help give this Kentucky hero the welcome home he never received.

Gov. Andy Beshear has also ordered flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff in Pvt. McDowell's honor.

Let's make sure this American hero is not laid to rest alone. 🇺🇸

07/28/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the Kiwanis Club of Owensboro for the opportunity to spend time with such a dedicated group of community leaders today. Thank you for welcoming Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory and allowing us to share the importance of preplanning and having those meaningful conversations before they’re needed.

We appreciate your thoughtful questions, your hospitality, and your shared commitment to serving our community. We look forward to finding ways we can continue working together to make a positive difference. 💙

Today's Kiwanis program featured the team from Haley-McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory . Katie Sterling, Megan Morris, and their staff shared valuable information about funeral preparations and the importance of pre-planning, helping members better understand the benefits of planning ahead for themselves and their loved ones.

What impressed us most was their sincere desire to learn how Haley-McGinnis can better support our community and partner with organizations like Kiwanis to make a meaningful difference.

Thank you, Katie, Megan, and your team, for an informative presentation and for your commitment to serving families with compassion and exploring new ways to give back to our community. We appreciate your partnership!