Obituaries

2509 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.

Theodore "Ted" Ray
Theodore "Ted" Ray

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 83 – Died 09/29/2024


Theodore "Ted" Leonard Ray August 25, 1941 – September 29, 2024 Theodore "Ted" Leonard Ray, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, under the compassionate care of Gentiva Hospice during the final two weeks of his life. Bo...

Veronica Lynne Duke
Veronica Lynne Duke

Clfton, Ohio

Age 59 – Died 09/29/2024


October 2, 1964 - September 29, 2024 Veronica Duke, aged 59, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her brother Byron Duke. She is survived by her mother Dorothy Duke, her son Jacob Pierc...

Christopher Iannello
Christopher Iannello

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 52 – Died 09/29/2024


Christopher (Chris) Scott Iannello, 52, of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 29th after a sudden illness. A life-long, devoted Bills fan, Chris was born in Buffalo, NY on January 26, 1972 to Francis (Frank) and Sue Iannello. He grew up in Orchard Park, NY and was an ...

Scott H. Brown
Scott H. Brown

Zebulon, North Carolina

Age 66 – Died 09/28/2024


Celebrating a Life of Adventure It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband & father, Scott Brown, who left us on September 28th, 2024 following a sudden illness. Born on July 9th, 1958 in Buffalo, NY, to the late Roberta (McCray) and late Neil H....

Darlene Cruz (Mama ~ Nana ~ "My Girl")
Darlene Cruz (Mama ~ Nana ~ "My Girl")

Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Age 72 – Died 09/27/2024


Darlene Cruz, (Wife, Mom, Nana, and Dear Friend) passed away at 72 yrs old, on September 27th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Darlene was born on December 29th, 1951, in Danbury, Connecticut and is survived by her husband, Andy, her two children, Julie and Brian, Daughter in Law...

Samuel R. Bliga
Samuel R. Bliga

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Age 78 – Died 09/26/2024


Sam passed peacefully on 9/26/24, with his loving family by his side, at the age of 78. He was born the oldest of two brothers (Corky & Jimmy) in Bristol, CT, August 14, 1946 to the late Ethel and Nick Bliga. He grew up in Waterbury, CT and graduated (barely) from Crosby High Sc...

William Reid McAuley, Jr.
William Reid McAuley, Jr.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 84 – Died 09/26/2024


William Reid McAuley, Jr. passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, September 26th, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.. Born in Wilmington, N.C. on October 15th, 1939, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Betty Robbins McAuley; parents, Eleanor Elizabeth and Willi...

Courtney Jensen
Courtney Jensen

Raleigh, North Carolina

Age 29 – Died 09/25/2024


Courtney Whitmore Jensen, 29, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formally East Bridgewater, Massachusetts passed away from complications of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome on September 25th, 2024. She was surrounded by her family. Courtney was born February 23rd, 1995, in East Bridgewater, Ma...

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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.

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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

$6081.48

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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