The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service

The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service, located at 1001 North 1st Street in Pulaski, Tennessee, is a locally owned and operated funeral home that has served Giles County and surrounding areas since 1991. Founded in August of that year as the dream of William Howard Smith, the business was established to provide the community with an additional choice in funeral care—one rooted in compassion, flexibility, and affordability. Initially operating at 910 N. First Street, the funeral home later moved to its current location at 1001 N. First Street, a commercial triplex that formerly housed Holley's Printing building, to accommodate growing service needs. Today, the business is owned by Smith and managed by Randall Lee Webster, MDiv., D.Min., a licensed funeral director dedicated to guiding families with professionalism and sensitivity.

The funeral home’s name is inspired by the biblical verse from Song of Solomon 2:1: 'I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.' This spiritual foundation underscores the staff’s commitment to serving every family with Christian principles and heartfelt care. Over more than 25 years of operation, the facility has grown to include a large chapel with separate entrances and restrooms, ensuring a respectful and accessible environment for services, visitations, and gatherings.

Services offered include traditional funerals, cremation options (direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, or cremation following a funeral service), pre-planning arrangements, and life or burial insurance to fund future needs. The staff coordinates military honors and veteran cemetery burials, works with licensed cosmetologists for hair and makeup preparation (or allows families to provide their own), and offers DVD video presentations to personalize memorials. They also accept any funeral plan, burial policy, or prepaid contract from other establishments, providing families with financial flexibility.

Accessibility is a priority: the facility features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot with on-site parking. The funeral home embraces the motto, 'Large enough to serve, small enough to care,' reflecting a balance of reliable service and personalized attention. Families are welcome to call or visit the office at 126 Chestnut Street in Pulaski (a secondary contact address) to discuss arrangements, tour the facility, or ask questions. The Rose of Sharon Funeral Service has earned a 5-star rating from reviewers, reflecting its dedication to dignified, reasonable, and compassionate funeral care for all members of the community.