10/19/2026
Today, we would like to introduce another wonderful member of our pre-arrangement team! See below for our introduction of Mr. Ben Lombardi:
Ben Lombardi has respectfully and diligently served families in the Richmond area as a licensed funeral professional since 1995. Never in his wildest dreams did Ben imagine that his career path would lead him to funeral service. When he was seventeen, his future father-in-law recognized special qualities in him and suggested that funeral service might be a good fit. Although Ben wasn't ready to pursue that path at the time, he eventually decided to give it a chance at age twenty, and he hasn't looked back since. With more than three decades of service, Ben cannot imagine doing anything else!
Throughout his career, Ben has served in nearly every aspect of the funeral service profession, making him a well-rounded and valuable member of our team. After completing his resident traineeship, he earned his licenses as both a funeral director and embalmer. He began his career with another local firm before joining the Woody team in 2004, a decision he considers one of the best of his professional life. As Ben explains, “Woody Funeral Home has provided me with the tools to be the best funeral director I can be so I can proficiently serve our valued client families.”
Ben began as a funeral arranger before being promoted to a leadership role as Location Manager of our Parham and Huguenot Chapels. Over the years, he has taken great pride in building and maintaining the trust and rapport of the families he serves throughout the Richmond area. After nearly fifteen years in management, Ben transitioned in 2017 to what has become his favorite and most cherished role.
For nearly ten years, Ben has served as our Senior Advanced Planning Specialist. Following the sudden loss of his father, he gained a deeper understanding of the importance of having a plan in place. As Ben shares, “During my career, I have served more than 13,000 families, but they all fit into two categories: those who are prepared in advance of the inevitable and those who remain unprepared. I try to emphasize the importance of having a plan in place so your loved ones don't have to wonder about the details of your final wishes. I always tell people, ‘No good decisions are made in a crisis.’”
Ben has earned a wonderful reputation for making the advanced planning process simple, thoughtful, and respectful for the families he serves. He is committed to helping families make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.
When he is not at work, Ben enjoys spending time with family and friends, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and cheering on his favorite hockey team, the Carolina Hurricanes.
To book an appointment with Ben, please call 804-539-6226 or email [email protected].
For more information about Ben's professional accomplishments and please visit Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lombardi-663361441/
