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Founded in 1868, Laughlin Service is one of the oldest and most trusted businesses in Madison County. Our professional staff is on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to be here when you need us.

Story

Family owned and operated for 144 years, we have one mission: to serve families at a most difficult time in their lives.

Laughlin Service Funeral Home, founded in 1868 by the late James Burnett Laughlin, was originally located in Downtown Huntsville on the south side of the square. In 1892, Mr. Laughlin moved his funeral home to a brick building erected next to his home 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, from Liberty National Life Insurance Company of Birmingham, AL. 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. John's daughter, Loretta Spencer, became Secretary of the company shortly before his death. In 2005, Sarah Spencer Chappell, granddaughter and niece, joined the company continuing the family's commitment to Huntsville.

Address: 2320 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
Phone: (256) 534-2471
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State: Alabama
Zip Code: 35805


Opening Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours


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Reviews
My father died August 13, 2017. Not something I expected or was prepared to deal with. On that same day my mother told me his body was at Laughlin and they were going to cremate him. I immediately called Laughlin and asked for them to contact me before cremating him so I could say goodbye. I never received a single telephone call from them. Laughlin states that they help the family and allow viewing for immediate family. I am his daughter. I guess it is obvious what kind of character it takes to be in the business of corpse handling. I am sure that my stepmother bought the cheapo cremation package. You have to come and view the body ASAP. So insensitive. I could not pull my self together so quickly. Laughlin does NOT include immediate family. Only my dad's third wife and her family. P.S. He had a Top of the Line burial policy. His father worked for Liberty National Life Insurance Company when they sold Laughlin in 1948 to John Purdy.
8 years ago (13-10-2017)
I was in charge of the Military Honors team for all of North Alabama and I can say that while dealing with all of the funeral homes in the area Laughlin was by far the mast proffessional. Their directors make sure that everything they do is done correctly and as promised. These guys are great. Keep up the good work.
8 years ago (10-03-2017)
This past month my brother passed away and we were unfamiliar with the process (either cremation or burial), but when I met Perry at the funeral home, he was so detail oriented and informative. He made the process so much easier for us. He was so efficient and patient. He made calls to find out more information for us on pricing on different burial sites. We never felt pressured to make a decision, we were just provided the information. Bottom line: They know what their doing and they seem to care. The Bou Family
10 years ago (31-01-2016)
"Hope you brought your checkbook" is not something a grieving family needs to hear when discussing funeral options.
9 years ago (09-05-2016)
Dads funeral today
13 years ago (28-07-2012)
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