Specialties
Dignified Professional Service Laughlin Service Funeral Home & Crematory has been serving families since 1868. We are family owned and operated - now in our third generation. We offer pre-planning, honor all burial policies and have a crematory on-site. We are honored to have been named, by the National Association of Funeral Directors, as a Pursuit of Excellence Award recipient. Ranked among the top two percent of funeral homes nationwide, recipients must show a dedication to maintaining a positive image for funeral service by consistently providing outstanding service to families, ongoing education to staff and adherence to only the highest ethical and professional standards. We believe that this recognition is a testimony to our commitment to our community and the families that we serve.
History
Laughlin Service Funeral Home, founded in 1868 by the late James Burnett Laughlin, was originally located in Downtown Huntsville. In 1892, Mr. Laughlin moved his funeral home to a brick building at the corner of W. Clinton and Gallatin Street. He operated his business until his death in 1906. His son, Humes Laughlin, continued in his father's business until his death in 1947. In 1948, general manager John L. Purdy, purchased the funeral home, at our current location on Bob Wallace Avenue. In 1980, his son, John R. Purdy, became a partner. John L. Purdy was recognized by the Alabama Funeral Directors Association with a 50 year service pin in 1988. The family partnership continued until John L. Purdy's death on July 2, 1996 at which time John R. Purdy became president. In 2005, John's niece (John L.'s granddaughter), Sarah Chappell joined the business as VP/Business Manager and a licensed funeral director.