Dansby Heritage Chapel

Dansby Heritage Chapel is a compassionate funeral home serving Piedmont, Calhoun County, and surrounding areas in Alabama. Located at 707 Southern Avenue, Piedmont, AL 36272, the funeral home has been a pillar of support for families navigating the difficult journey of loss. With a rating of 4.5 stars and a commitment to personalized care, Dansby Heritage Chapel offers a range of services designed to honor, celebrate, remember, and cherish loved ones. Their operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM, and they are closed on Sunday. Immediate assistance is available 24/7 by calling 256-447-4747. The facility is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance and parking, ensuring all families can visit with ease.

The funeral home provides both burial and cremation services, though they note that the establishment does not own a crematory. They work closely with families to plan personalized tributes, offering pre-planning options, grief support resources, and the ability to send flowers directly through their website. Their website features current obituaries and an email subscription service for updates, allowing the community to stay informed and offer condolences. Dansby Heritage Chapel also offers a year of grief support messages designed to provide strength and comfort during the challenging first year after a loss.

Founded by Jerry S. Dansby and Lynette Dansby, the funeral home is built on a legacy of dedicated service. Jerry began his career in Eufaula, AL, later moving to the Birmingham area where he met Lynette. He became a licensed funeral director in 2008 and passed away in October 2021. Lynette, a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), licensed insurance agent, notary public, and Certified Thanatologist, had 23 years of experience serving families in Sumter County before moving to the Birmingham area. She continued to fulfill their shared dream of serving the Piedmont community until her own recent passing, as noted in a message from the Dansby family. Their children, Jennifer Dansby and Chanin Barker (a licensed funeral director), along with a dedicated staff, carry forward the family’s mission.

The team at Dansby Heritage Chapel includes Jesus "Chewy" Hernandez, a dual-licensed funeral director and embalmer who joined in August 2022; Jennifer Dansby, who assists with removals and funerals; Floyd Jennings Jr., a retired carpenter handling maintenance; Gary Black, a pastor assisting with services; David Cox, providing technical support; and Cynthia McGowen, who helps with visitations. Together, they bring diverse skills and heartfelt compassion to every family they serve. Whether planning a traditional burial, a cremation service, or simply seeking grief support, families can trust Dansby Heritage Chapel to guide them with dignity and respect.