Since 1866, John M. Oakey & Son has provided caring service to Salem and Roanoke Valley families. We are proud to be an independent, family-owned firm and that our name is one that so many have come to trust over the years. Don't make the mistake of thinking all funeral homes are the same. We pride ourselves on providing caring, personal attention. It's the kind of attention reserved for friends and neighbors. We are Salem’s only locally owned funeral home.

We want to thank you for visiting our website. We hope that you will find our site helpful in your search for information on funerals, preplanning and grief support. You will also find all of our cost for funerals as well as cost and pictures of merchandise. It is our purpose to provide adequate information if you are considering making plans in advance of need or if you have experienced the death of someone you have loved. To watch our Video Tour of our facility, please click here.


Please visit our online obituaries where you can view the arrangements and obituary of your loved one.  Click here to view obituaries from June 2005 to June 2010.   Also, please visit our online Memorial Guestbook. If you are unable to attend in person, the guestbook gives everyone an opportunity to sign the guest register and to share your sympathies, condolences, and fondest memories with the family of the deceased. All private condolences and replies will be printed out and given to the family. Our guestbook is linked and shared with the same guestbook found on the Roanoke Times website.

Also, please visit our online Preplanning Form, where you can make your first step in pre-arrangements from the comfort of your own home. The information you submit will be placed in our fire proof safe and be kept on record for your convenience.

We hope our site will help you become more familiar with John M. Oakey & Son and the many helpful services we provide. If you would like further information, please contact us by telephone: 540-389-5441, fax: 540-389-2107, or e-mail us or visit us at your convenience.