Gallop Funeral Services, Inc.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., located at 6917 South Croatan Highway in Nags Head, North Carolina, is an independent, locally owned and operated funeral home that has been a cornerstone of the Outer Banks community for over a decade. Founded with a commitment to personalized care and respect, the funeral home serves families across the region, including Dare and Currituck counties. The business is led by president Courtney N. Gallop, who has expanded the company’s footprint with a second location, Gallop Memorial Chapel, at 4055 Caratoke Highway in Barco, Currituck County. This modern 3,000-square-foot facility, adaptively reused from a former karate academy, features a full-size chapel, a family lounge, a visitation parlor, and ample parking. It was the first funeral service business ever to locate in Currituck County, addressing a long-standing need for local funeral options in a growing community with an aging population. Combining beachy charm and country elegance, the chapel is designed to accommodate traditional casket funerals, military services, and a wide range of memorial gatherings for all faiths.

Gallop Funeral Services is a full-service funeral home offering burial services and cremation services, including a crematory located in East Lake, Dare County. The company proudly advertises “the best cremation value in eastern NC” with direct cremations starting at $2,595, and it operates the only crematory in Dare County. The funeral home provides an on-site chapel, wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking, and a prepayment plan to help families plan ahead. Staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that a knowledgeable funeral director is always reachable—not an answering service. The team handles every aspect of funeral arrangements from start to finish, treating each family with dignity, professionalism, and a sacred trust. Testimonials from families consistently praise the compassion, guidance, and worry-free support provided during difficult times.

The funeral home holds a stellar 4.8-star rating from 46 reviews on Google Maps, reflecting its dedication to exceeding expectations. Beyond its core services, Gallop Funeral Services offers online obituaries where the community can honor loved ones, and it actively seeks to hire licensed funeral directors. The business remains committed to serving all families without regard to race, nationality, religion, or economic status, embodying a covenant to treat every family as their own. Whether through pre-planning, direct cremation, or traditional services, Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. stands as a trusted partner for the Outer Banks community during life’s most difficult moments.