Sonja Black, Advanced Planning Counselor

08/17/2026

Please join us and other local professionals for a complimentary Lunch and Learn, Planning Ahead Without Panic, on September 16, 2026.

Seating will be limited. Please use the QR code or link https://bit.ly/4hKGRkl to register.

08/07/2026

Talking with your family about your funeral wishes often brings everyone closer together and helps them understand what you value most. These conversations become treasured memories and give your loved ones confidence they're honoring you exactly the way you hoped.

Reach out to us at 910-690-1285 when you're ready to start planning together. We'll help you turn this into quality time with your family.

08/04/2026

Have you considered how you want people to remember you after the funeral ends?

Some people picture a traditional headstone with their name and dates, others want their cremated remains lawfully scattered in a place they loved, and some prefer a memorial bench or a tree planted in their honor. You can request donations to a cause instead of flowers, or you can ask for both. The physical marker of your life matters to the people who loved you.

Your family will visit that place or carry out that wish for years after you're gone. Telling them what feels right to you gives them a clear way to honor your memory instead of wondering if they chose correctly. Even a small preference helps them feel connected to you. And we’ll be there every step of the way to support them.

Where do you want them to find you?

08/01/2026

Your life tells a unique story, and your funeral should capture all the things that made you who you are. Choose music that reflects your spirit, include traditions that matter to you, and create a celebration that feels authentically yours. We'll help you bring your vision to life.

Interested in learning more? Give us a call at 910-690-1285 or stop in.

07/04/2026

As America marks 250 years, we’re grateful for the traditions and memories that make the Fourth special.

We’re grateful for the families we serve and for the neighbors who make this community a good place to live, work, and come home to.

From all of us at Boles Funeral Home, we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day.

07/02/2026

Families sometimes ask if planning a funeral will make those first few days feel even more overwhelming.

In our experience, those days often fill up quickly with phone calls, paperwork, questions from family, photos to find, clothes to choose, and decisions that seem to arrive all at once.

When it starts to feel that way, a service can help bring some order to the week. Our staff will help you understand what needs attention now and what can wait.

We’ll organize the steps, explain what comes next, and keep the process easier to follow as you begin making decisions.

If your family needs help knowing where to begin, call 910-690-1285. We can walk through the options with you.

06/30/2026

Every family has their version of the road trip argument with missed exits, wrong turns, and someone holding the map upside down. Preplanning your funeral gives everyone the map, even if it doesn't fit in the glove compartment. Whether the question is cremation or burial, a big gathering or something smaller and more personal, your wishes are written down and easy to follow. Your family knows where to turn and can spend that time together remembering you and all those great vacation memories. We'd be honored to help you map it all out. Call us at 910-690-1285 whenever you're ready.

06/28/2026