About Us
Is A Matter of Trust and Integrity
During a time of loss, you need the help of compassionate experts who can offer guidance and support throughout the planning process. At Bryan 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.
Our History
For generations, Bryan Funeral Service has guided families in eastern North Carolina with the personal commitment to “provide the finest professional funeral service in the area.” That commitment began in the summer of 1986, when Steve Bryan purchased the former Owens Funeral Home in Swan Quarter, and still holds true today.
In 1995, Edward A. Torres, our president, came from Costa Rica to live in the funeral home and complete his high school education at Mattamuskeet School. After high school, he attended the Funeral Service Education program at Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, NC, where he earned his associate degree in Funeral Service Education and completed the National Board Certification. Following his resident traineeship, he received his certification as a Funeral Service Licensee from the NC Board of Funeral Service. He later attended Western Carolina University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He oversees the daily operations of our locations and staff, ensuring that every family we serve receives the compassionate, professional care they deserve.
Expanding our circle of care, we opened a second funeral service facility in Columbia, in neighboring Tyrrell County, in 2007. After 2 years in a temporary location, we moved into a newly constructed, full-service building in early 2009, located at 162 L.A. Keiser Drive, just off the US Highway 64 corridor. This building is fully accessible and conveniently located, with lighted, paved parking.
In March 2015, Bryan Funeral Service purchased the historic Hampton Academy, located at 108 West Main Street in the heart of Plymouth’s historic district, allowing us to provide our services and expertise to the Washington County area. The Hampton Academy is a two-story brick building built in 1901 to serve as an educational facility for the citizens of Washington County. Since then, it has been fully renovated into a welcoming space where family and friends gather to honor the lives of those dear to the community. The history of the academy and Bryan Funeral Service was featured in the June 2017 issue of the industry trade magazine Southern Calls.
Our dedicated team is committed to providing the exceptional service our community has come to expect. We are proud to be a part of the day-to-day activities of Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington counties, not just as funeral professionals, but as neighbors, friends, and community members who show up every day.
We offer a full range of services tailored to your wishes, from traditional funeral services to cremation, memorial services, and alternative methods of disposition. We also carry a full line of funeral merchandise, including caskets, urns, and vaults, as well as cemetery memorials through our subsidiary, Bryan Memorials.
Our funeral directors are available at all locations and ready to assist you at any time.
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