Our Story
Thorne's Mortuary, Inc. is family owned and operated by Evangelist Anne Y. McGahee Thorne and her husband Reverend John A. Thorne. Our mission is to offer the finest selection of services available to families; whether it be a simple, elaborate burial or cremation. We strive to provide personal service and attention to detail, guaranteeing each family the caring, friendly service that we would expect for our own families. Anne Y. Thorne has wanted to be a funeral director since the age of 12 or 13, and never considered owning her own firm.
But as Divine Providence would have it, and because of her genuine desire to minister to families during this most difficult time, she was afforded an opportunity to assist families in coping with the loss of a loved one on a much more higher level, and the capability to assist them without regard to their ability to pay. Our facility is completely handicap accessible and the interior offers a unique stress free atmosphere, to make your experience as comfortable for you as possible. The funeral is a summary of one's life and should express their individuality. Our goal is to ensure that your family and the loved one that you've entrusted into our care receives the utmost dignity and respect at all times. Thorne's Mortuary, Inc. brings a combined total of 52 years of experience in the death care industry, and we are committed to providing personal, satisfactory affordable service, to meet the needs of those that we are so blessed and privileged to serve. thornesmortuary@gmail.com
Our Family
With this firm being a family owned business, we thought it proper to introduce you to our children who will also share in this venture as we serve you in your time of bereavement.
What Makes Us Unique
We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
- Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
- Burial services and cremation options
- Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
- Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
- Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
- Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
- Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
- Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
- Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
- Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
- Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
- Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
- Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
- Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
- Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
Our locations are handicapped accessible.