About Us

During a time of loss, you need the help of compassionate experts who can offer guidance and support throughout the planning process. At McClure Funeral Service, we believe that every life deserves to be celebrated. Our mission is to assist families in creating personalized funeral experiences that honor the life of their loved ones.  

For many years, we have served our community by providing healing and meaningful funeral and memorial services that honor life and meet the needs of those who grieve. Our hope is that from the moment you walk through our doors, you feel welcomed, respected, and heard.


History

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Our Beginnings

In 1907, if you happened to pass through the courthouse square in Graham, North Carolina, and look across from where Graham Cinema now stands, you would have found the original home of McClure Funeral Service. Back then, it was a downtown storefront that sold fine furniture on one side and took care of the funerary needs of a community on the other. When the first location opened its doors, it was called Green & McClure Furniture and Funeral Service.


For nearly a century, the name "McClure" has stood for a genuine desire to meet the needs of families. Each and every member of the staff looks upon this service as a calling. They have embraced the community here in Alamance County by not only burying our dearly departed but also reaching out to those in grief who are left behind. Since then, McClure has passed through many hands and seen many changes.

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Going Through Changes

In 1949, Mr. Griffin McClure and Mr. Green decided to separate the two businesses. Griffin McClure settled with Mr. Green and the funeral service moved to 605 E. Webb Ave. in Burlington at the old John fix home place. At that time new partners went to work with a labor of love to preserve the standards and quality of the companies founder. Griffin McClure, H.G. Macelroy. (Bugs) B. L. Laughon, and Carl Crabtree now formed the new incorporated partners. They expanded into Mebane, N.C. and moved the main office to where it still resides at 1030 South Main Street in Graham.


Some time later, long after Griffin McClure had passed away of a sudden heart attack the funeral service passed through a buy out to Paul Love, Bill Strickland, and W.M. Rich. This was slowly bought out by Paul until he held sole proprietorship and then unfortunately passed away in 2004.

Going Through Changes

In 1949, Mr. Griffin McClure and Mr. Green separated the two businesses. Griffin McClure settled with Mr. Green, and the funeral service moved to 605 E Webb Ave in Burlington at the old John Fix home place. At that time, new partners went to work with a labor of love to preserve the standards and quality of the company's founder. Griffin McClure, H.G. Macelroy, (Bugs) B. L. Laughon, and Carl Crabtree now formed the new incorporated partners. They expanded into Mebane, North Carolina, and moved the main office to where it still resides at 1030 S Main St in Graham.


Some time later, long after Griffin McClure had passed away of a sudden heart attack, the funeral service passed through a buyout to Paul Love, Bill Strickland, and W.M. Rich. Paul slowly bought his partners out until he held sole proprietorship. He unfortunately passed away in 2004.

A black and white photo of an elderly woman wearing glasses.
A black and white photo of an elderly woman wearing glasses.

The Current

Although the funeral home has passed through many hands throughout the years, its integrity has never been lost, and its care for the community has grown. This new partnership hopes to help everyone who comes to them in times of need. Our team considers this a personal calling, and everyone strives to reassure those needing help. Throughout nearly 100 years of North Carolina history, McClure Funeral Service has become a name you can trust to aid you when you need them. We hope to extend the tradition of friends helping friends and neighbors helping neighbors into the next century.

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