Jones & Kirby Funeral & Cremation Service

Jones & Kirby Funeral and Cremation Service, located at 301 North Broadway Street in Providence, Kentucky, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care for families in the region. As a full-service funeral home, they offer a comprehensive range of services designed to honor the lives of loved ones while providing unwavering support to grieving families. The facility is wheelchair accessible and offers on-site parking, ensuring convenience and dignity for all visitors.

Under the dedicated leadership of Tom Hemmerle, a licensed funeral director and embalmer with over three decades of experience, the team at Jones & Kirby provides personalized funeral and cremation services. Tom began his career in 1992 as an apprentice at Barnett-Strother and earned his degree in mortuary science from Arapahoe Community College. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1996 and a licensed embalmer since 2006. As the proud grandson of World War II veterans William O. Burns and Beatrice O. Burns, Tom is deeply committed to serving veterans and their families. He also serves as President of the International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), an association of independently-owned funeral homes across North America and overseas.

The dedicated team includes Joey Hemmerle, Wayne Burton, Richard Clark, and Elisha Lutz, all of whom are available 24/7 to assist families in making arrangements. From selecting caskets and urns to coordinating funeral flowers and memorial services, the staff provides individualized care tailored to each family’s unique needs and traditions.

Jones & Kirby offers a variety of services including traditional funerals, cremation services, pre-planning options, and veteran-specific benefits such as headstones and burial flags. They also provide grief support resources, including a year-long daily email program, and maintain an online obituary notification system to keep the community informed. Financial assistance is available to help ease the burden during difficult times.

The funeral home’s website features a user-friendly interface where families can view recent obituaries, send flowers, and access educational resources on funeral etiquette, social security benefits, and making arrangements. Testimonials from families highlight the compassionate and professional care they received, reflecting the home’s commitment to excellence.

Jones & Kirby Funeral and Cremation Service stands ready to serve the Providence community with honesty, integrity, and heartfelt support, ensuring that every life is remembered with dignity and respect.