McDonald Funeral Home and Cremation Services

McDonald Funeral Home and Cremation Services McDonald Funeral Home has been serving Picayune area families since 1917. We moved to our present home at 401 West Canal Street in 1963. McDonald, Sr.

We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come. McDonald Funeral Home's reputation for fine service began over 100 years ago when Claiborne McDonald started a funeral service and furniture store on West Canal Street in 1917. Shortly afterward, our founder devoted himself to the funeral profession full-time at a new location at R

ester Street and Williams Avenue. Our firm has only changed locations once since its establishment at Rester Street and Williams Avenue. Sons, Tom and Claiborne McDonald III, took over the funeral home upon our founder's death. Tom stayed with the firm up until retirement in the mid-1970's, and Claiborne operated the funeral home until his death in 1979. The funeral home was owned by Edith McDonald, wife of Claiborne McDonaldIII until her death in 2008. At the time of Edith McDonald's death, her son Stephen L. took over ownership along with his wife, Ann. Stephen marks the third generation of the McDonald family to operate the funeral home.

Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure your personal wishes are known, honored, and carried out exactly as y...
08/26/2026

Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure your personal wishes are known, honored, and carried out exactly as you intended, while giving your loved ones the priceless gift of peace of mind.

Today, we remember and honor the incomparable Dolly Parton. A country music legend whose extraordinary talent was matche...
08/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the incomparable Dolly Parton. A country music legend whose extraordinary talent was matched only by her kindness, generosity and heart. Her songs touched generations, her compassion changed countless lives, and her unmistakable spirit made the world a brighter place. May her music and legacy live on forever. Rest in peace, Dolly.❤️🎶
January 19, 1946 — August 25, 2026

08/24/2026
Feel Good Friday! Today we're celebrating the friendships that lift us up, remind us we're never alone, and become some ...
08/21/2026

Feel Good Friday! Today we're celebrating the friendships that lift us up, remind us we're never alone, and become some of life's most treasured memories.

Every family is unique, and we are honored to provide personalized services that respect and celebrate the diverse cultu...
08/20/2026

Every family is unique, and we are honored to provide personalized services that respect and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, beliefs, and wishes of the families we are privileged to serve.

"You're in my thoughts/prayers."
08/19/2026

"You're in my thoughts/prayers."

Funeral Mass for Donald Martin Nunez, age 92, of Carriere, MS, who passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, will be held Tu...
08/19/2026

Funeral Mass for Donald Martin Nunez, age 92, of Carriere, MS, who passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Charles Borrome...

Funeral Services for Emma Grace Pearson Smith, age 94, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, will b...
08/18/2026

Funeral Services for Emma Grace Pearson Smith, age 94, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026, will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 3:00 pm at McDonald Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at McDonald Funeral Ho...

Our caring team believes every family deserves a meaningful tribute, and we’re honored to offer affordable service optio...
08/18/2026

Our caring team believes every family deserves a meaningful tribute, and we’re honored to offer affordable service options that celebrate a life well lived without compromising dignity or compassion.

Our grief resource library is help to help.
08/17/2026

Our grief resource library is help to help.

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401 W Canal Street
Picayune, MS
39466

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+16017981212

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