Obituaries

2111 obituaries since August 2021

We’re honored to be able to provide every family that chooses City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremations a free-of-charge, shareable online obituary to honor their loved ones as well as an easy-to-use platform that allows them to update it in their own time. Here are recent obituaries that families have posted. If you’re looking for a specific obituary, you can search above, or view all obituaries here.

Patricia Bunnell
Patricia Bunnell

Cary, North Carolina

Age 85 – Died 06/16/2023


Patricia Bunnell 85, much loved wife, mother, sister and friend, died on June 16th at her home in Cary, NC after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dave, their three daughters and their families, including five grandchildren, her sister-in-law and her si...

David Heeter
David Heeter

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 82 – Died 06/14/2023


David George Heeter passed away after a long, brave battle with COPD and leukemia on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Dave was born in Missouri in 1940. He received his education at George Washington University in Missouri, now known as Washington University in St. Louis. While attendi...

Michael Anthony Neal
Michael Anthony Neal

Wendell, North Carolina

Age 67 – Died 06/13/2023


Michael Anthony Neal, 67 years old, of Wendell, NC passed from death to Life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. He was greeted in Heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 18, 1956. He lived in a B...

Steven Rodger Malysz
Steven Rodger Malysz

Franklinton, North Carolina

Age 53 – Died 06/12/2023


Steven Malysz, 53 of Franklinton NC passed away on June 12th 2023 at Duke University Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born in Catskill NY on December 10th 1969 and moved to North Carolina in his younger years. Steven is survived and missed by his loving wife Kristi (K...

Margaret Joan Spoon Martin
Margaret Joan Spoon Martin

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Age 89 – Died 06/11/2023


With profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Margaret Joan Spoon Martin, (89), of Fuquay Varina, NC. She transitioned on June 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 29, 1933, to parents James Harold Spoon and Gladys Loretta Presson in Monroe, NC...

Harry Spencer Bullis IV
Harry Spencer Bullis IV

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Age 65 – Died 06/11/2023


Harry Spencer Bullis IV passed away on June 11, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1957, at Fort Belvoir, Virgina to Patricia (Ann) and Harry III (Sonny) Bullis. The first-born son of a military service member, Harry grew up on various Air Force bases across the United States an...

Barbara Teeter
Barbara Teeter

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 84 – Died 06/10/2023


Barbara Gregory Teeter, 84, of Raleigh, NC passed away in her home on June 10, 2023. Barbara was born on September 25, 1938, to the late Joseph and Lorene Gregory in Reidsville, NC. Barbara was an intelligent woman who early in her career became a registered nurse, practicing i...

Clifford Wake
Clifford Wake

New Hill, North Carolina

Age 82 – Died 06/08/2023


Clifford Gene Wake, 82, long time resident of Isabella, Missouri currently staying with family in New Hill, NC passed away at home June 8, 2023. Born in Missouri to Orville Wake, mothered by Elsie Wake he was the oldest in a large family. After a stint in the Army, he found his ...

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Apples to Apples

Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.


The same laws that apply to the big corporate funeral homes also apply to the modest independently owned firms like ours. All crematories in North Carolina, regardless of who owns them, are inspected annually by the state and must adhere to the same rules and laws.

Genuine Care

We're committed to providing families within our community unsurpassed service before, during and after the time of loss.


Our staff will provide clear communication to your family through each step as we move forward from the original phone call notifying us of a death to the time we deliver the urn back to your family. We will treat your family with the utmost respect, as we honor the wishes of your loved one.


We promise to make this process affordable and as endurable as possible.

State Wide

Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.


Unlike other funeral homes, we don't charge an additional mileage fee. Regardless of what county you live in, we can help your family with making simple, affordable funeral arrangements. From Asheville to Wilmington, we're proud to help families statewide.

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Direct Cremation

$1196.75

Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. We include everything you need for a simple or direct cremation. Simple, affordable and reliable. We have not changed the cost of our direct cremation service since we opened City of Oaks in 2012.

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Cremation with Solidified Remains

$2875.66

We offer the option of choosing how you receive your loved ones remains. Selecting our Direct Cremation with Solidified Remains option is a beautiful way to transform cremated remains into 40-60 “stones” that you can hold.

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Cremation with Visitation

$1917.84

City of Oaks Funeral Home and Cremation provides an affordable cremation option with onsite visitation. Nobody likes surprise costs added in at the last minute. We guarantee you will not find any hidden charges here. Simple, affordable and reliable.

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Immediate Burial

$2497.50

An immediate burial has the same end result as a traditional burial; however, we have eliminated the extra (sometimes unnecessary) services prior to getting to the cemetery. Not everyone wants an open casket for viewing or a limousine for the family. Despite the term immediate, we can move as fast as you need or as slow as you like. This option simply allows you to save money by eliminating some of the fancy extras at the funeral home.

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Traditional Funeral

$5866.98

We offer the same traditional funeral services as the big corporately owned funeral homes in the area; however, we cost about half the amount. You might consider a traditional funeral service if your family is looking for an open casket visitation, a traditional church service or a funeral service in the funeral home's chapel. A traditional funeral service can be altered to fit the needs of your family.

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Green Burial

$3033.75

This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our Green options allow for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals.

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Aquamation

$2640.59

As an alternative to traditional cremation, City of Oaks Funeral Home also offers Aquamation. The Aquamation process, often referred to as alkaline hydrolysis, uses a solution of water and potassium hydroxide to facilitate natural decomposition.

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