Locally Owned and Operated

Askew Funeral & Cremation Services

For more than forty-one years, Mike Askew, of Askew Funeral and Cremation Services, has been dedicated to serving the families of the Roanoke Valley and Southside of Virginia. We are locally owned and operated, and our well-trained and qualified staff are here to assist you through this most difficult time. We provide an array of traditional services to personal memorial events from our 8,500 square foot, conveniently located and tastefully appointed facility. Our spacious chapel accommodates 200 guests, and we have available two visitation rooms, an arrangement office, and separate family rooms that afford quiet meditation time for our guests. Askew Funeral & Cremation Services is committed to honoring the traditions, faiths, and customs of our clients with compassion, dignity, and respect.

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Why Choose Askew Funeral & Cremation Services


For over 41 years, Askew Funeral & Cremation Services has provided compassionate, locally owned care to families in the Roanoke Valley and Southside Virginia.


Our well-trained staff and spacious, thoughtfully designed facility support both traditional services and personalized memorials, honoring each family’s traditions with dignity and respect.

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Thoughtful Planning

Preplanning your funeral or cremation eases future stress and ensures your wishes are thoughtfully honored.

Our Locations

Our locations offer welcoming, accessible spaces to support you and your family with comfort and care.

Service Options

Our service options provide flexible, meaningful ways to honor your life, values, and personal traditions.

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Trusted Experts in Funeral and Cremation Services

As trusted experts in funeral and cremation services, we provide compassionate guidance, professional care, and meaningful support every step of the way.

Personalized Care For Every Family

We provide quality and detailed care to everyone we serve and we work to meet the specific needs of families in all situations.

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Our Locations

Providing families in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina with funeral, cremation, celebration of life, and preplanning services.

Askew Funeral & Cremation Service - Roanoke Rapids

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