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Everyone ranked below serves Virginia Beach and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Great Neck, Hilltop, Kempsville, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Sandbridge. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. How we rank these Virginia Beach businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. 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[The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Virginia Beach ranking Show independents only Top Independent [Strickland & Family Cremations & Funeral Services](/biz/strickland-family-cremations-funeral-services/) ★★★★★ 5 · 96 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned Same ranking, same score -- this is the highest-ranked independent, shown as a separate lens on the list below, not a different order. 1 [Cremation Society of Virginia](/biz/cremation-society-of-virginia/) ★★★★★ 5 · 239 Google reviews · 5265 Providence Rd Ste 104 [View profile](/biz/cremation-society-of-virginia/) [Call](tel:+17574749409) [Website](https://www.vacremationsociety.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Strickland & Family Cremations & Funeral Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/strickland-family-cremations-funeral-services/) ★★★★★ 5 · 96 Google reviews · 4713 Tulip Dr [View profile](/biz/strickland-family-cremations-funeral-services/) [Call](tel:+17573635839) [Website](https://www.stricklandandfamilyfh.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Family Choice Funerals & Cremations Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/family-choice-funerals-cremations/) ★★★★★ 5 · 82 Google reviews · 5401 Indian River Rd [View profile](/biz/family-choice-funerals-cremations/) [Call](tel:+17573669260) [Website](https://www.familychoicefunerals.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Cremation and Funeral Services of Tidewater Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cremation-and-funeral-services-of-tidewater/) ★★★★★ 5 · 76 Google reviews · 3345 Croft St [View profile](/biz/cremation-and-funeral-services-of-tidewater/) [Call](tel:+17578550885) [Website](https://www.candfservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Southside Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/altmeyer-funeral-homes-crematory-southside-chapel/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 550 Google reviews · 5033 Rouse Dr [View profile](/biz/altmeyer-funeral-homes-crematory-southside-chapel/) [Call](tel:+17574224000) [Website](http://www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Chesapeake Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/altmeyer-funeral-homes-crematory-chesapeake-chapel/) ★★★★★ 5 · 52 Google reviews · 929 S Battlefield Blvd [View profile](/biz/altmeyer-funeral-homes-crematory-chesapeake-chapel/) [Call](tel:+17574823311) [Website](http://www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Maestas Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/altmeyer-funeral-homes-crematory-maestas-chapel/) ★★★★★ 5 · 49 Google reviews · 1801 Baltic Ave [View profile](/biz/altmeyer-funeral-homes-crematory-maestas-chapel/) [Call](tel:+17574281112) [Website](http://www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Walton Funeral Home Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/walton-funeral-home/) ★★★★★ 5 · 47 Google reviews · 2701 Holland Rd [View profile](/biz/walton-funeral-home/) [Call](tel:+17574270988) [Website](https://waltonfuneralhome.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Neptune Cremation Service](/biz/neptune-cremation-service/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 184 Google reviews · 3636 Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 115 [View profile](/biz/neptune-cremation-service/) [Call](tel:+17579971441) [Website](https://neptunesociety.com/locations/virginia/virginia-beach-cremation-8609?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Briggs Funeral Home and Crematory Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/briggs-funeral-home-and-crematory/) ★★★★★ 5 · 39 Google reviews · 1748 S Battlefield Blvd [View profile](/biz/briggs-funeral-home-and-crematory/) [Call](tel:+17574212220) [Website](https://www.briggsfh.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Keith Matthews Funeral Home Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/keith-matthews-funeral-home/) ★★★★★ 5 · 39 Google reviews · 5665 E Virginia Beach Blvd [View profile](/biz/keith-matthews-funeral-home/) [Call](tel:+17574599944) [Website](http://www.keithmatthewsfuneralhome.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Graham Funeral Home & Crematory Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/graham-funeral-home-crematory/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 93 Google reviews · 1112 Kempsville Rd [View profile](/biz/graham-funeral-home-crematory/) [Call](tel:+17573827747) [Website](http://www.grahamfuneralhome.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [At Peace Cremations, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/at-peace-cremations-llc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 36 Google reviews · 5741 Cleveland St #260 [View profile](/biz/at-peace-cremations-llc/) [Call](tel:+17579378746) [Website](https://atpeacecremations.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Simply Cremation](/biz/simply-cremation/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 145 Google reviews · 4445 Corporation Ln Ste 263 [View profile](/biz/simply-cremation/) [Call](tel:+17573129700) [Website](https://www.csofhr.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Beach Funeral Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/beach-funeral-services/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 95 Google reviews · 4456 Bonney Rd [View profile](/biz/beach-funeral-services/) [Call](tel:+17574998999) [Website](http://www.beachfuneralandcremationservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Smith & Williams Funeral Home/Kempsville Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/smith-williams-funeral-home-kempsville/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 44 Google reviews · 4889 Princess Anne Rd [View profile](/biz/smith-williams-funeral-home-kempsville/) [Call](tel:+17574902727) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia/virginia-beach/smith-williams-funeral-home-kempsville/4702?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [E. Vaughn Wray Funeral Establishment Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/e-vaughn-wray-funeral-establishment/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 32 Google reviews · 5873 Poplar Hall Dr [View profile](/biz/e-vaughn-wray-funeral-establishment/) [Call](tel:+17579407222) [Website](http://www.evaughnwray.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/woodlawn-funeral-home-memorial-gardens/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 154 Google reviews · 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd [View profile](/biz/woodlawn-funeral-home-memorial-gardens/) [Call](tel:+17574552838) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia/norfolk/woodlawn-funeral-home/8415?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home & Rosewood Memorial Park Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rosewood-kellum-funeral-home-rosewood-memorial-park/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 110 Google reviews · 601 N Witchduck Rd [View profile](/biz/rosewood-kellum-funeral-home-rosewood-memorial-park/) [Call](tel:+17576711717) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/virginia/virginia-beach/rosewood-kellum-funeral-home/4489?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Oman Funeral Home & Crematory Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/oman-funeral-home-crematory/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 86 Google reviews · 653 Cedar Rd [View profile](/biz/oman-funeral-home-crematory/) [Call](tel:+17575475184) [Website](http://www.omanfh.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [M. B. Jackson Mortuary Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/m-b-jackson-mortuary-services/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 31 Google reviews · 1701 Wilson Rd [View profile](/biz/m-b-jackson-mortuary-services/) [Call](tel:+17575245844) [Website](http://www.mbjmortuary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Graves Funeral Home Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/graves-funeral-home/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 64 Google reviews · 1631 Church St [View profile](/biz/graves-funeral-home/) [Call](tel:+17576221085) [Website](http://gravesfuneralhomeinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hollomon-brown-funeral-home-crematory/) ★★★★ 4.3 · 15 Google reviews · 8464 Tidewater Dr Chapel [View profile](/biz/hollomon-brown-funeral-home-crematory/) [Call](tel:+17575830177) [Website](http://www.hollomon-brown.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Riddick Funeral Service Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/riddick-funeral-service/) ★★★★ 4.2 · 44 Google reviews · 1225 Norview Ave [View profile](/biz/riddick-funeral-service/) [Call](tel:+17578559010) [Website](http://www.riddickfuneralservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Virginia Beach; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Funeral Homes in Virginia Beach: common questions ### Who are the best funeral homes in Virginia Beach? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated funeral homes in Virginia Beach are Cremation Society of Virginia, Strickland & Family Cremations & Funeral Services, Family Choice Funerals & Cremations. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find funeral homes near me in Virginia Beach? Every company ranked on this page serves Virginia Beach and the surrounding area, including Great Neck, Hilltop, Kempsville, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Sandbridge. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest funeral home is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### How do I choose a funeral home in Virginia Beach? The FTC Funeral Rule gives you the right to itemized prices over the phone and a written price list in person, so you can compare without pressure. A caring funeral home answers price questions plainly, day or night, and never rushes a grieving family. ## Are you a top-rated Virginia Beach pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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