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Find Wilson Funeral Home Recent Obituaries and Verify Service Details
This guide is for Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Carbon Hill, Alabama. Use the official obituary page to find a notice by name, then open the individual memorial for the latest visitation, funeral, graveside, guestbook, flower and memorial information.
What Do You Need Right Now?
Find a recent obituary
Search Wilson Funeral Home’s official obituary list by name and open the full memorial.
Confirm a service
Check visitation, funeral, graveside service, burial location and Central Time before travelling.
Get legal proof
Use Alabama Vital Records when an estate, insurer, bank or agency needs a certified death certificate.
Check costs or benefits
Use Alabama funeral-service regulators, FTC price rights and veterans resources before paying.
Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Carbon Hill
The official Carbon Hill funeral home publishes its own obituary listings, service information and contact details. Use that page instead of assuming another Wilson Funeral Home result belongs to the same business.
| Official detail | Current information | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral home | Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory | Match this exact business name before relying on an obituary result. |
| Location | 31404 NE 1st Ave, Carbon Hill, AL 35549 | Verify the chapel or visitation location before travelling. |
| Telephone | 205-924-4147 | Call when service details conflict or immediate assistance is needed. |
| Official obituaries | Searchable obituary listing with individual tribute pages. | Open official Wilson obituaries |
| Services | Traditional funeral, visitation, funeral service, graveside service and cremation choices. | Confirm the family-selected arrangement on the individual memorial. |
How to Find a Wilson Funeral Home Obituary
For a broader name-search method, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Search Nearby Alabama Communities, Not Just Carbon Hill
Wilson Funeral Home obituary listings include people connected with communities throughout and around Walker County. Residence, hospital, funeral, church and cemetery locations may be different.
Carbon Hill area
Start with Carbon Hill, Nauvoo, Eldridge, Townley and nearby northwestern Walker County communities.
Jasper area
Try Jasper, Curry, Saragossa and other central Walker County communities when the funeral or hospital connection is in Jasper.
Cordova area
Try Cordova and nearby communities when the obituary or family history points toward eastern Walker County.
Southern Walker County
Try Oakman, Parrish, Dora, Sumiton and Sipsey when a local connection is farther south.
Birmingham connection
A Walker County resident may die at a Birmingham-area hospital. Do not assume the obituary will be categorized by the place of death.
Outside Walker County
Some Wilson notices involve families or deaths elsewhere in Alabama. Match relatives, dates and funeral details rather than relying on town alone.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Obituary
| Check | Why it helps | Reason to pause |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Separates similar names and family members. | Middle, maiden or last name is different. |
| Age / birth date | Useful when two people have similar names. | Age differs substantially. |
| Relatives | Spouse, parents, children and siblings are strong identity clues. | No family names match what you know. |
| Community | Connects the notice with Carbon Hill or the correct nearby town. | There is no expected local connection. |
| Funeral provider | Confirms this is the Carbon Hill Wilson Funeral Home. | Address or telephone number points to another Wilson Funeral Home. |
| Dates | Separates a recent death from an older memorial. | The obituary belongs to another year. |
Verify Visitation, Funeral and Burial Details Before Travelling
Central Time
Carbon Hill and Walker County use Central Time. Confirm the time zone if relatives are travelling from another region.
Exact address
The visitation, funeral, church and cemetery may be at different locations.
Public or private?
Check the obituary wording. A family may limit visitation, burial or another part of the service.
Flowers
Use the individual Wilson memorial or call the funeral home before sending flowers to an unfamiliar address.
Donations
When a family names a charity, open the charity’s official website rather than paying through a copied obituary.
Conflicting details
Call 205-924-4147 if two pages show different service times or locations.
Wilson Funeral Home Cremation Options
Wilson Funeral Home identifies itself as an on-site crematory and publishes several cremation-service choices. Confirm the exact package, merchandise and third-party charges before signing an agreement.
Traditional service + cremation
The official site explains that families may still choose viewing, visitation or a funeral service before cremation.
Memorial service
A memorial may be held at a church or another family-selected venue.
Final disposition
Ask about the urn, return of cremated remains, cemetery interment, columbarium placement or other permitted final disposition.
Can’t Find the Wilson Funeral Home Obituary?
How to Get an Alabama Death Certificate
Alabama Department of Public Health began filing state death certificates in 1908. Use a certified death certificate—not an obituary—when an estate, insurer, bank, court, pension plan or government office needs official proof.
Current Alabama fees
| Request | Current fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Search + first certified copy | $15 | Includes one certified copy or a Certificate of Failure to Find. |
| Additional same-record copy | $6 each | Must be ordered at the same time. |
| Expedited state request | Additional $15 | Check current expedited instructions before paying. |
Who can get a recent Alabama death certificate?
Alabama death certificates remain restricted for 25 years after death. Current eligible requesters for a restricted certificate include certain close relatives, a grandchild showing entitlement, a legal representative of the family or estate, and the informant listed on the record.
Local Walker County route
Walker County Health Department
705 20th Avenue East
Jasper, AL 35501
Office: 205-221-9775
Alabama allows certified death certificates to be obtained through county health departments. Most available records can be issued while you wait when requirements are met.
What to prepare
- Full legal name of the deceased.
- Date and city or county of death.
- Date of birth or age when known.
- Spouse and parents’ names when available.
- Your relationship to the deceased.
- Required identification for restricted records.
- Mailing address, phone number and payment.
Microsteps
For a broader explanation, see our death certificate and vital records guide.
Correcting an Obituary vs. Correcting the Death Certificate
Contact the funeral home
If a public obituary contains a spelling, date, relative, service or cemetery error, save the memorial URL and contact Wilson Funeral Home with the corrected information.
Use Alabama Vital Records
Changing an obituary does not change the death certificate. Alabama uses a separate amendment process for errors in the official record.
How to Find an Older Carbon Hill or Walker County Obituary
When an obituary is too old for Wilson Funeral Home’s current website, move from funeral-home search to newspaper and archival research.
Alabama newspaper database
Alabama Department of Archives and History lets you search its newspaper holdings by county, title, topic and keyword.
Search Walker County
Choose Walker County in the newspaper database to identify historic newspaper titles and date ranges held by the Archives.
Research Room access
ADAH provides Newspapers.com access at no charge to patrons using its Research Room, along with county histories, cemetery inventories and genealogy resources.
Verify an Alabama Funeral Home or File a Complaint
The Alabama Board of Funeral Service licenses and regulates funeral-service businesses and professionals in Alabama.
4276 Lomac Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: 334-242-4049
Email: info@fsb.alabama.gov
Funeral Price Rights Before You Sign or Pay
Federal Funeral Rule protections apply when arranging funeral goods and services with a covered funeral provider.
Ask for prices by phone
A funeral provider must give price information by telephone when you ask. You do not have to give your name or contact information first.
Get the General Price List
When discussing arrangements or prices in person, ask for the itemized General Price List to keep.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to select only the goods and services you want rather than accepting an unwanted package.
Outside casket or urn
A funeral home cannot refuse a casket or urn purchased elsewhere or add a handling fee simply because you bought it from another seller.
Check Alabama Preneed Funeral Contracts Carefully
The Alabama Board of Funeral Service provides separate consumer information for preneed funeral contracts, certificate holders and registered preneed sales agents.
Verify the seller
Use the Board’s preneed search tools before paying for arrangements intended for a future death.
Read cancellation and transfer terms
Ask what happens if you move, change funeral homes, change your wishes or cancel the agreement.
- Keep the signed contract and every payment receipt.
- Identify which goods or services are guaranteed and which may change in price.
- Ask where the money is held and who owns the policy, trust or contract.
- Do not rely only on verbal promises.
Veteran Burial and Memorial Benefits Near Walker County
Walker County Veterans Affairs
Walker County Courthouse, Room 106
201 19th Street West
Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: 205-384-7277
The local Veterans Service Office can help veterans and families understand benefit and claim routes.
Alabama National Cemetery
3133 Highway 119
Montevallo, AL 35115
Phone: 205-665-9039
The VA currently lists burial space as open. Eligible veterans, spouses and some dependents may qualify under federal rules.
For more federal benefit steps, see our Veterans burial and memorial benefits guide.
Flowers, Donations and Guestbook Safety
Flowers
Use the individual Wilson memorial or call the funeral home before paying an unfamiliar florist.
Memorial donations
If the family names a charity, open that organization’s official website before entering payment details.
Guestbook
Assume messages are public. Do not post private addresses, financial information, Social Security numbers, medical details or family disputes.
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the official Wilson memorial URL.
- Write down visitation, funeral, church and cemetery addresses separately.
- Recheck service details before travelling.
- Save flower or memorial-donation instructions from the authorized notice.
- Order certified records through Alabama Vital Records when legal proof is required.
- Keep funeral invoices, certificate receipts and benefit paperwork together.
- Ask whether the funeral home has already reported the death to Social Security.
For the wider paperwork workflow, use our after-death notification checklist.
Official and Primary Sources Used
Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory — Obituaries Official obituary listings, memorial pages, service information and obituary alerts. Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory — Official Website Carbon Hill address, telephone number and immediate-need information. Alabama Department of Public Health — Death Certificates Eligibility, 25-year restriction, fees, identification and ordering methods. Walker County Health Department Local Jasper vital-record office address and telephone number. Alabama Board of Funeral Service — Consumer Tools Funeral business/license verification, complaint and preneed resources. Alabama Department of Archives and History — Newspapers Database Historical newspaper holdings searchable by county, title and keyword. Walker County Veterans Affairs Local Jasper veterans-service contact and benefit-assistance route. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Alabama National Cemetery Address, contact, burial availability, grave locator and national-cemetery information.Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices
Search by name, town, date, newspaper, funeral home, cemetery and family clue.
Death Certificate & Vital Records
Understand when a certified legal record is needed instead of an obituary.
Funeral Costs & Consumer Rights
Price lists, itemized choices, cremation, caskets, urns and payment protections.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
National cemetery, burial allowance, marker, flag and memorial benefit routes.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Social Security, financial accounts, insurance, mail, benefits, records and fraud prevention.
Wilson Funeral Home Recent Obituary FAQs
Which Wilson Funeral Home does this page cover?
This guide covers Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory at 31404 NE 1st Ave, Carbon Hill, Alabama 35549. The official telephone number is 205-924-4147.
Where can I find recent Wilson Funeral Home obituaries?
Use the official Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory obituary page at wilsonsfuneral.com. Search by name and open the individual tribute page for the complete notice and service details.
How do I know I found the correct Wilson Funeral Home?
Match the name Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, the Carbon Hill, Alabama address and the 205-924-4147 telephone number. Other unrelated Wilson Funeral Homes operate in different states and cities.
What number should I call to verify a funeral service?
Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory lists 205-924-4147. The official site states that immediate-need help is available around the clock.
Does Wilson Funeral Home have an on-site crematory?
Yes. The business identifies itself as Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory and publishes information about traditional funeral services followed by cremation and memorial-service options.
What communities should I search near Carbon Hill?
Try Carbon Hill, Jasper, Cordova, Nauvoo, Eldridge, Townley, Oakman, Parrish, Dora, Sumiton and other Walker County communities connected with the person or funeral arrangements.
How much is an Alabama death certificate?
Alabama Department of Public Health currently charges $15 for the death-certificate search, which includes one certified copy or a Certificate of Failure to Find. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $6 each.
Can I get an Alabama death certificate in Walker County?
Yes. Alabama allows certified vital records to be obtained through county health departments. Walker County Health Department is at 705 20th Avenue East in Jasper and can be contacted at 205-221-9775.
Can anyone get an Alabama death certificate?
Death certificates remain restricted for 25 years after death. During that period, Alabama limits certified copies to listed eligible relatives, certain legal representatives, the listed informant and other qualifying requesters. After 25 years, anyone may request the record after paying the required fee.
How can I verify an Alabama funeral home?
Use the Alabama Board of Funeral Service consumer portal. Choose Find a Business, search the funeral establishment and compare the business details with the Carbon Hill Wilson Funeral Home information.
Where can I find an older Walker County obituary?
Use the Alabama Department of Archives and History Newspapers Database and filter by Walker County. Historical newspapers, cemetery inventories and genealogy resources can help when the obituary is too old for the funeral home’s current website.
Are veteran burial benefits available near Walker County?
Eligible veterans and some family members may qualify for VA burial benefits. Walker County has a Veterans Affairs office in Jasper, and Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo currently has burial space available.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Make sure the obituary belongs to Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Carbon Hill, Alabama.
- Open the full memorial instead of relying on a search snippet.
- Confirm name, relatives, community, date and funeral provider.
- Recheck visitation, funeral and cemetery locations before travelling.
- Use Alabama Vital Records when certified legal proof is required.
- Use Alabama Board of Funeral Service tools to verify an unfamiliar funeral provider or preneed seller.
- Check Walker County veterans resources before paying costs that may qualify for a VA benefit.
- Use only official obituary, funeral-home, charity and government payment routes.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Wilson Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama Board of Funeral Service, Walker County government, the VA or a cemetery.