Obituaries
A caring, step-by-step guide to finding obituaries, searching recent services, leaving condolences, sending flowers, and understanding everything Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory offers to the families of Huntsville and Madison County.
About Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory
Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory has been a trusted presence in Huntsville, Alabama since 1969 — serving Madison County and the surrounding communities of North Alabama for over five decades. With a staff carrying more than 200 years of combined funeral service experience, Berryhill has earned a lasting reputation as one of Huntsville’s most dependable and compassionate funeral providers.
From the very beginning, Berryhill has operated on a straightforward and sincere promise: service, quiet elegance, and affordable quality for every family. In a field where families are at their most vulnerable, that promise isn’t marketing language — it’s a commitment that has been upheld across generations of Huntsville residents who have trusted Berryhill during their hardest days.
As a family-owned funeral home and crematory, Berryhill offers the warmth of personal, individualized attention that larger corporate chains simply cannot replicate. Every service is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique life, beliefs, and wishes of the person being honored and the family being served.
“Your needs in a time of grief are our first concern.”
— Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory, Huntsville, ALBerryhill serves not only Huntsville and Madison County, but the broader North Alabama region — including families from Athens, Decatur, Hartselle, New Market, Gurley, and communities throughout the Tennessee Valley.
How to Find Berryhill Funeral Home Obituaries
Berryhill publishes obituaries through their official website and several trusted third-party obituary directories. Here is every place you can access them:
Visit the official Berryhill obituaries page
The primary, most current source is berryhillfh.com/obituaries. This page is updated as new services are arranged and lists all recent obituaries with photos, service details, and options for condolences and flowers. Start here first.
Search on Legacy.com
Legacy.com hosts Berryhill obituaries with additional options for condolences, flowers, and email alerts. Visit Legacy.com — Berryhill Funeral Home Huntsville to search the database and subscribe to obituary alerts for this location.
Check newspaper obituary directories
Berryhill obituaries appear across multiple regional newspaper obituary platforms, including The News Courier, The Cullman Times, and other North Alabama news outlets. Search “Berryhill Funeral Home” on these sites to find obituaries shared through their networks.
Contact the funeral home directly
For services not yet posted online, older obituaries, or to confirm service details before attending, call Berryhill at (256) 536-9197 or email berryhillfh@comcast.net. Staff are knowledgeable and responsive.
How to Search for a Specific Obituary
If you’re looking for a particular person’s obituary or service details, follow these steps to find them efficiently:
Go to berryhillfh.com/obituaries
Open berryhillfh.com/obituaries on any device — phone, tablet, or computer. The most recently posted obituaries appear immediately on the page.
Use the search field to enter the person’s name
Enter the first name, last name, or both into the search field on the obituaries page. If you’re unsure of the spelling, try searching by last name only — results are filtered as you type.
Click the obituary listing to read the full notice
Each result links to the full obituary page, which includes the person’s name, age, hometown, date of passing, a biography, surviving family members, service schedule, and options to leave condolences or send flowers.
Note the service date, time, and location carefully
Service details are listed on the obituary page. Berryhill holds services at their funeral home location at 2305 Memorial Parkway NW, as well as at churches, chapels, gravesides, and other venues the family selects. Always confirm details before attending. The official Berryhill website encourages verifying time and location directly with the funeral home before traveling.
If not found — try the calendar or call
If an obituary hasn’t been posted yet, check the upcoming services calendar at berryhillfh.com/calendar, or call (256) 536-9197 for immediate assistance. For older obituaries, try Legacy.com or the newspaper obituary directories.
Upcoming Services Calendar
One of the most practical tools on the Berryhill website is the upcoming services calendar. Unlike a general obituary search, the calendar shows you what is actively scheduled — with dates, times, and locations for visitations, funeral services, graveside services, and memorial services.
Visit the calendar page
Go to berryhillfh.com/calendar. The page shows upcoming services scheduled for today and the coming days, each with the person’s name, service type, time, and location.
Click “View Obituary” next to any service
Each scheduled event links directly to the full obituary — so you can read the person’s full life story, share condolences, and send flowers all from one page.
Note the service address — many services are off-site
Berryhill conducts services at a wide range of locations beyond their funeral home — churches, chapels, cemeteries (including Huntsville Memory Gardens and others), and family-chosen venues. The calendar lists the full address for each event. Use Google Maps before heading out.
What a Berryhill Funeral Home Obituary Includes
Berryhill’s obituary pages are thoughtfully composed — written with care by the family and funeral home staff together to tell the story of a life fully lived. Here is what you can typically expect to find:
- Full legal name and any beloved nicknames the person was known by
- Age, city of residence, and date of passing
- A biographical narrative — birthplace, education, career, faith, family life, and personal passions This is the heart of the obituary — a record of who the person was, not just when they lived
- Names of surviving family members — spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, and other cherished relatives
- Those who preceded them in death
- Service schedule — dates, times, and addresses for visitation, funeral service, and graveside or memorial service
- Officiant information and any significant musical selections when shared
- Memorial donation preferences in lieu of flowers, if the family has specified a charity or organization
- The person’s photograph when provided by the family
- Options to leave condolences, share a memory, send flowers, or subscribe to grief support messages
How to Leave Condolences & Tributes
Words of condolence — even a few simple sentences — can mean more to a grieving family than almost anything else. Berryhill makes it easy to reach the family with your message, whether you’re in Huntsville or halfway across the country.
Open the obituary page
Go to berryhillfh.com/obituaries and click on the person’s name to open their full obituary.
Find the condolence or guest book section
Scroll down the obituary page to find the condolence form or guest book. Legacy.com also offers a condolence section if the obituary is hosted there — either location works.
Write and submit your message
Enter your name and a personal message. You might share a specific memory — something the person said, something they did that stayed with you, or simply what they meant to you. Genuine words are always more comforting than formal ones. Submit, and your message becomes part of the online memorial that the family can return to in the weeks and months ahead.
Share the obituary link with others who may not know
The obituary page URL can be copied and shared via email, text, or social media — so that friends, coworkers, or distant relatives who haven’t heard the news can pay their respects, even if they cannot attend in person.
How to Send Flowers to a Berryhill Funeral Home Service
Sympathy flowers are one of the most enduring gestures of care — a visible expression that you are thinking of the family during their loss. Here’s how to arrange delivery to a Berryhill service:
Use the “Send Flowers” link on the obituary page
On the obituary page at berryhillfh.com/obituaries, look for the “Send Flowers” button linked to local Huntsville florists who specialize in sympathy arrangements. On Legacy.com, visit their sympathy store for Berryhill.
Choose an appropriate arrangement
For a visitation or funeral service, standing floral sprays and large arrangements are most appropriate. Potted plants, smaller bouquets, or sympathy baskets are thoughtful alternatives that families can take home afterward and keep as a living reminder. Include a personal note card with your arrangement.
Confirm the delivery address and timing
Flowers should arrive at least 2 hours before the visitation or service begins. If the service is at a church or off-site venue (check the calendar page for details), ensure the florist delivers to the correct location — not automatically to the Berryhill funeral home address. Call (256) 536-9197 to confirm the delivery address for any specific service.
Consider a charitable donation if requested
Many Berryhill obituaries include a request for memorial donations to a specific charity or cause in lieu of flowers. Check the obituary carefully — if a charity is listed, honoring that request is often the most meaningful gift you can offer the family.
Obituary Alerts & Subscriptions
If you want to stay informed when someone in your Huntsville community passes — without checking the website every day — Berryhill offers several ways to receive notifications automatically:
- Free email alerts at berryhillfh.com/obituaries Click the Subscribe button to receive an automatic email notification every time a new obituary is posted on the Berryhill website.
- Legacy.com obituary alerts for Berryhill Visit the Legacy.com Berryhill profile and sign up for free email alerts specific to this funeral home.
- Year of Grief Support subscription Berryhill offers a one-year program of weekly grief messages — delivered to your inbox throughout the first year after a loss, providing comfort and practical guidance through the seasons of bereavement. Sign up at berryhillfh.com/obituaries.
- Newspaper obituary directories Obituaries from Berryhill appear across several North Alabama newspapers and their online directories. Search the publication you read most regularly for Berryhill obituary listings.
Funeral & Memorial Services Offered
Berryhill provides a complete range of funeral and memorial services — from traditional full-service funerals to simple, dignified farewells — all delivered with the same standard of personal care and attention to detail.
Traditional Funeral Service
Full-service funeral including visitation, chapel service, and committal — personalized to reflect the faith, values, and life story of your loved one
Cremation Services
A full range of cremation options — from direct cremation to full-service cremation with memorial service. Berryhill’s own on-site crematory ensures care never leaves their hands
Memorial Services
A meaningful celebration of life held at the funeral home, a church, a park, or any location meaningful to the family — with or without the body present
Graveside Services
An intimate committal service at the graveside — appropriate for families seeking a smaller, more private farewell at the place of final rest
Pre-Planning
Document your own wishes in advance — protecting your family from difficult decisions during grief, and ensuring your service reflects who you truly are
Veteran Services
Military honors coordination, VA benefits assistance, and specialized tributes for veterans of all service branches
Flowers & Tributes
Sympathy floral arrangements and gifts available through partner florists linked directly from each obituary page
Grief Support
Year of Grief Support program offering weekly comfort messages for the full first year following a loss — free to subscribe
Cremation at Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory
The word “crematory” in Berryhill’s name is significant: they operate their own on-site crematory. This means that when a family chooses cremation, their loved one remains in Berryhill’s direct care throughout the entire process — not transferred to an outside facility. For many families, this continuity of care is deeply important.
Cremation Options at Berryhill
- Direct cremation — the most simple and affordable option, without a formal service Remains are returned to the family in a temporary container or chosen urn
- Cremation with memorial service — a full celebration of life held before or after cremation, with the cremated remains present Allows for a meaningful gathering without the time pressure of a traditional burial timeline
- Cremation with graveside service — a committal at the cemetery with the cremated remains Can incorporate military honors for veteran family members
- Full-service funeral followed by cremation — traditional visitation and funeral service, with cremation as the final disposition
- Urn selection — Berryhill can guide families through choosing an appropriate urn that reflects the person’s personality and the family’s wishes
Pre-Planning Your Arrangements
Pre-planning a funeral is one of the most quietly powerful acts of love a person can carry out for their family. When you document your wishes in advance, the people you love are spared from making dozens of painful and expensive decisions during the worst days of their lives. Berryhill’s staff has seen the difference it makes — and they make the process as gentle and unhurried as possible.
What Pre-Planning Covers
- Your preference for burial or cremation And any specific details about how you want that carried out
- The type of service you want — traditional funeral, memorial, graveside, or no service at all
- Music, readings, and any personal touches that reflect who you are
- Designation of a funeral home — giving your family clear direction on where to call first
- Merchandise selections — casket, urn, or other items at today’s pricing
- Special considerations — veteran honors, religious traditions, cultural customs, or personal wishes unique to your life
Start with a phone call or visit
Contact Berryhill at (256) 536-9197 or visit their office at 2305 Memorial Parkway NW during office hours (Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM). There is no pressure, no obligation, and no cost to begin the conversation.
Meet with a funeral director to document your wishes
A Berryhill funeral director will walk you through every aspect of your arrangements at a pace that feels comfortable. Nothing has to be decided in a single meeting.
Tell at least one trusted person your plan is in place
A pre-arrangement only helps if your family knows it exists. Tell your spouse, an adult child, or a trusted friend that you’ve made arrangements with Berryhill — and where to find the paperwork.
Year of Grief Support
Grief doesn’t end when the service ends. The weeks and months that follow are often the loneliest — the casseroles stop coming, people return to their lives, and the weight of the loss quietly settles in. Berryhill’s Year of Grief Support program was created with this reality in mind.
When you subscribe, you receive one year of weekly messages — each one thoughtfully crafted to provide comfort, encouragement, and practical support for wherever you are in your grief journey. The messages acknowledge the hard anniversaries, the holidays, the ordinary days that suddenly feel unbearably heavy.
This program is available to anyone — not just families who used Berryhill’s services. If you are grieving the loss of someone in your community, you are welcome to subscribe and receive support.
Veteran Services & Military Honors
Berryhill Funeral Home is honored to serve the veterans of the Huntsville and Madison County area — a community with deep military roots given its proximity to Redstone Arsenal, one of the U.S. Army’s most significant installations.
- Military honors coordination — flag presentation, rifle volley, playing of Taps, and full military ceremony Berryhill works with veterans’ organizations and military units to arrange appropriate honors for every eligible veteran
- VA burial benefits assistance — navigating the paperwork and entitlements available to veterans and their families Benefits may include burial allowances, burial flags, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and burial in national cemeteries
- DD-214 assistance — helping families locate and present the military discharge record required for veteran benefits If the family cannot find the DD-214, Berryhill’s staff can advise on how to request a copy from the National Personnel Records Center
- Personalized veteran tributes — service branch insignia, military photographs, patriotic music, and service memorabilia incorporated into the memorial
- Burial coordination with Huntsville-area and national veterans cemeteries
Location, Hours & Contact Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 2305 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35810 |
| Phone | (256) 536-9197 |
| Fax | (256) 536-4415 |
| berryhillfh@comcast.net | |
| Office Hours | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed (call for immediate needs) |
| Founded | 1969 — serving Huntsville for over 55 years |
| Service Area | Huntsville, Madison County, and surrounding communities of North Alabama |
| Location Landmark | Between Oakwood Ave. and Max Luther Dr. on the west side of Memorial Parkway, just south of Larry’s Pistol & Pawn |
| Directions (from Huntsville) | Get Google Maps Directions |
Map — Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory
📍 Get Directions → 2305 Memorial Parkway NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
Practical Tips for Families
When a Death Has Just Occurred
If a loved one has just passed, your first call should be to Berryhill at (256) 536-9197. Though the official office hours are Monday–Friday 8AM–5PM, the funeral home can be reached for immediate needs. You do not need to make any decisions during that first call — just reaching out is enough. Berryhill’s staff will guide you through every next step with patience and care.
What to Bring When Meeting with a Funeral Director
- The deceased’s full legal name, Social Security number, date and place of birth Needed for death certificate and all official documentation
- A recent photograph for the obituary and funeral display
- Clothing or special items for the deceased, if a viewing is planned
- DD-214 military discharge record if the deceased was a veteran Critical for accessing VA burial benefits and arranging military honors
- Any pre-arrangement documents if plans were made in advance
- Information about the preferred cemetery, church, or service venue if the family has preferences
- Names and relationships of all surviving family members for the obituary
Verifying Service Details Before You Attend
Berryhill’s website explicitly encourages visitors to verify service times and locations before attending. Services are held at a variety of venues throughout the Huntsville area — churches, the funeral home, cemeteries like Huntsville Memory Gardens, and other family-chosen locations. Always confirm with Berryhill directly before traveling to a service.
Reaching the Family After the Service
Many people want to express their condolences but feel uncertain whether to reach out after the service. The answer is almost always yes — and the Berryhill obituary guest book remains open long after the service concludes. A message written weeks or even months later is always welcome. Grief has no expiration date, and neither does kindness.
Understanding the Cost of Services
Berryhill’s commitment to “affordable quality” is genuine. They serve families across all financial circumstances and are transparent about pricing. If cost is a concern, say so during your first conversation — Berryhill’s staff will work with you to find arrangements that are both dignified and within your family’s means. Federal law (the FTC Funeral Rule) entitles you to an itemized price list for all goods and services — always ask for this before making any decisions.
All Resources & Links
| Resource | Link / Contact | What It’s For |
|---|---|---|
| Official Obituaries Page | berryhillfh.com/obituaries | Most recent obituaries, search, condolences, flowers, alerts |
| Berryhill Official Website | berryhillfh.com | All services, staff, pre-planning, location, contact |
| Upcoming Services Calendar | berryhillfh.com/calendar | Scheduled visitations, services, and memorial events |
| Staff Page | berryhillfh.com/staff | Meet the Berryhill funeral care team |
| Location & Directions | berryhillfh.com/location | Address, directions, and local landmarks |
| Legacy.com — Berryhill Huntsville | Legacy.com Berryhill | Obituaries, condolences, email alerts, flowers |
| Echovita — Berryhill | Echovita.com | Search Berryhill obituaries, leave tributes, free memorials |
| Ever Loved — Berryhill | EverLoved.com | Berryhill profile, service info, local florists |
| Main Phone | (256) 536-9197 | All inquiries — call for immediate needs anytime |
| Fax | (256) 536-4415 | Document submissions by fax |
| berryhillfh@comcast.net | General inquiries and non-urgent questions | |
| Google Maps Directions | 2305 Memorial Pkwy NW, Huntsville, AL | Directions to Berryhill Funeral Home |
| FTC Funeral Rule (Your Rights) | FTC.gov — Funeral Consumer Guide | Federal rules protecting consumers when arranging funeral services |
| Alabama Funeral Directors Assn. | alabamafda.org | Alabama funeral industry standards and licensing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Note: This guide is published by FuneralHomeObituaries.org as an independent informational resource. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Berryhill Funeral Home & Crematory. For the most current obituary listings, service times, and pricing, always visit berryhillfh.com directly or call (256) 536-9197.