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Find Costner Funeral Home Obituaries, Service Times & Gastonia Records
Looking for a recent Costner Funeral Home obituary? Start with Costner’s official obituary feed, open the individual notice, then confirm the service details before travelling, sending flowers or sharing the information.
If you need legal proof of death, use Gaston County Register of Deeds or North Carolina Vital Records instead of an obituary page.
Quick Answer: Choose What You Need Right Now
Newest obituary
Open Costner Funeral Home’s obituary feed hosted on Artic Obits and open the person’s individual notice.
Funeral or visitation
Check the individual notice, then call Costner if the service is soon or the listing says arrangements are incomplete.
Older Gastonia notice
Use Gaston County Public Library genealogy databases, newspaper archives and local-history resources.
Certified death record
For many Gaston County deaths, the county route can be simpler and cheaper than ordering from the state office.
Costner Funeral Home: Contact and First-Party Sources
| Detail | Verified information | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral home | Costner Funeral Home | Obituaries, arrangements, immediate-need questions, services and planning. |
| Address | 2425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052 | Funeral-home location only. The actual funeral or burial may happen elsewhere. |
| Telephone | 704-864-6787 | Service changes, immediate needs, unclear obituary details or planning questions. |
| Fax | 704-864-6793 | Use only when Costner specifically asks you to fax documents. |
| Flower support | 888-610-8262 | Flower-order support number listed by Costner. |
| Established | 1939 | Costner describes itself as a family-owned funeral business serving the Gastonia area since 1939. |
How to Find a Costner Funeral Home Recent Obituary
Costner’s official website links its obituary section to Artic Obits. Search the funeral home’s own feed before relying on copied obituary pages or old search-engine snippets.
Use Gastonia-Area Clues When the Obituary Is Hard to Find
Costner’s own history page says the funeral home has served families beyond Gastonia, including nearby communities. A notice may therefore be connected with a different town than the funeral-home address.
Gastonia
Search the person’s name with Gastonia, Gaston County, Costner Funeral Home or the expected church or cemetery.
Western Gaston area
Try Bessemer City, Dallas, Stanley, Kings Mountain and nearby Gaston or Cleveland County locations.
Belmont–Mount Holly
Try Belmont, Mount Holly, Cramerton and Charlotte when the person lived, worked, worshipped or received care outside Gastonia.
Make Sure You Found the Correct Person
| Check | Why it matters | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Middle names, maiden names and nicknames can separate similar results. | The name is only partly similar. |
| Age or birth date | Helps distinguish people with the same name. | The age is clearly wrong. |
| Family names | Spouse, parents, children and siblings provide strong identity clues. | No family names match. |
| Town | Costner serves more than one Gaston-area community. | There is no known local connection. |
| Service date | Search engines can show old obituaries. | The result belongs to another year. |
| Funeral home | The individual notice should identify Costner or another handling provider. | Another funeral home handled the arrangements. |
What to Check Before Attending a Costner Service
Date and time
Check public viewing, family visitation, funeral, memorial and graveside times separately.
Exact address
A church service or cemetery burial may not take place at 2425 W. Franklin Blvd.
Public or private
Do not assume every viewing, service or burial is open to the public.
Flowers or donations
Read the family’s current instructions before ordering flowers or making a memorial donation.
Livestream
Use only a link provided through Costner, the church or another family-authorized source.
Call if unclear
If two pages disagree, call Costner at 704-864-6787 rather than guessing.
What Costner Funeral Home Says It Can Help With
Costner’s official services pages list traditional arrangements as well as specialty and advance-planning services.
Traditional funeral
Casket, burial preparation, professional services, visitation facilities, funeral ceremony and transportation.
Burial and cremation
Direct burial, direct cremation containers, memorial services, cremation urns, shipping and receiving services.
Advance planning
Pre-planning can record wishes and reduce decisions that family members must make later.
Veteran arrangements
Costner says it can help coordinate military honors, veteran documents and national or state veterans cemetery arrangements.
Grief resources
Costner provides grief-support and frequently asked question resources through its website.
Flower support
Use the individual obituary’s family instructions first. Costner lists 888-610-8262 for flower-order support.
Looking for an Older Gastonia or Gaston County Obituary?
For older notices, the Gaston County Public Library can be more useful than repeating web searches. Its Local History & Genealogy resources include obituary, newspaper, military and local-history databases.
HeritageHub
The library describes HeritageHub as an obituary and death-notice collection covering U.S. material from 1704 to today, including original obituary images and hard-to-find historical notices.
NewsBank
The library provides NewsBank access that includes The Gaston Gazette and The Charlotte Observer, useful when the funeral-home feed does not cover the needed year.
Ancestry Library Edition
Available inside the library for broader family-history research and records searches.
Local history guides
The library also provides cemetery guides, the Gaston Gazette Microfilm Index, city directories, African American genealogy resources and Gaston-Lincoln history indexes.
Gaston County Public Library — Main Branch
1555 East Garrison Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28054
Phone: 704-868-2164
If the Obituary Mentions a City of Gastonia Cemetery
The City of Gastonia owns and maintains seven municipal cemeteries: Armstrong, Firestone, Hollywood, North Oakland, Oakwood, Rosehill and Shiloh.
Locate a past burial
The City says records for all municipal cemeteries are maintained at Hollywood Cemetery, 540 N. Broad Street.
Hollywood office: 704-866-6769
Cemetery Administrator: 704-866-6857
Current city burial-space pricing
The City currently lists grave spaces at $1,200 for City residents and $1,500 for non-City residents at participating municipal cemeteries.
This is a City cemetery charge, not a Costner Funeral Home fee.
| City option | Current listed charge | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grave space | $1,200 resident / $1,500 nonresident | Available at selected Gastonia municipal cemeteries. |
| Columbarium niche | $900 | City says niches can accommodate two cremains. |
| Cremains garden burial | $500 | Check current location availability with the City. |
| Scattering garden | $200 | Verify current rules and availability before arranging. |
Death Certificate: Gaston County or NC Vital Records?
For a death that occurred in Gaston County, the local Register of Deeds can often be the most practical first route. North Carolina Vital Records is the statewide option.
| Route | Current cost | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston County in person/mail | $10 per certified certificate | A Gaston County death when you qualify for the certified copy. |
| Gaston County online | $10 certificate + $3.50 third-party service fee | Local online ordering when the Gaston County record is available. |
| NC Vital Records | $24 search + one copy if found | State-level ordering or when the county route does not fit the request. |
| Additional state copy | $15 each | Extra copies of the same state certificate. |
| VitalChek processing | $13.95 | Online/phone state ordering; separate shipping options can add cost. |
Gaston County Register of Deeds
325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Gastonia, NC 28052
Vital Records: 704-862-7687
Main office: 704-862-7680
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Gaston County currently offers three certificate request routes: online, in person and by mail. Check the county page for current ID and eligibility requirements before ordering.
North Carolina Vital Records
| State detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Death records available | 1930 to present through the state route. |
| 2022-present processing | Current processing page lists about 2 business days after the request is keyed into the system. |
| 1930-2021 processing | Current processing page lists about 11 business days after the request is keyed into the system. |
| General inquiries | 919-733-3000 |
| Regular certificate inquiries | 984-236-7268 |
Microsteps before ordering
Correcting an Obituary vs. Correcting the Death Certificate
Contact the funeral home
Save the obituary URL and write down the exact error and replacement wording. Contact Costner when the official notice needs a spelling, date, family, service or other correction.
Use NC Vital Records
Changing an obituary does not change the certified death certificate. North Carolina uses a separate amendment process for government death records.
Before Agreeing to Funeral Costs: Know Your Price Rights
The Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule gives families important rights when comparing funeral goods and services.
Ask prices by phone
Funeral providers must give price information by telephone when you ask. You do not have to provide your name or contact information first.
Get the General Price List
When discussing arrangements and prices in person, you have the right to receive an itemized General Price List to keep.
Choose individual services
You generally do not have to buy a package containing funeral goods or services you do not want.
Ask about every added cost
Ask about transportation, certificates, obituary placement, cemetery charges, crematory fees, flowers and other cash-advance items.
Outside casket or urn
A funeral home cannot refuse a casket or urn bought elsewhere or charge a handling fee simply because you purchased it from another seller.
Get the written total
Before paying, ask for the written itemized statement showing every selected good/service and its price.
Verify a Funeral License or Report a Problem
The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service provides business-license lookup, individual-license lookup, preneed help and a written consumer complaint process.
North Carolina Board of Funeral Service
Phone: 919-733-9380
NC toll-free: 800-862-0636
If the Person Was a Veteran
Costner says its staff can help families coordinate military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, veteran headstones or markers, documentation and national or state veterans cemetery arrangements.
Start with Costner
Tell the funeral home that the deceased served in the military and ask what discharge documentation is needed for honors or cemetery coordination.
Gaston County Veterans Services
The county Veterans Services Office helps veterans and families with federal, state and local benefit claims, including survivor and burial-related matters.
Phone: 704-866-3606
VA burial benefits
Eligible national-cemetery burials can include the gravesite, opening and closing, perpetual care, government headstone or marker, burial flag and Presidential Memorial Certificate at no cost to the family.
Documents worth locating early
- DD214 or other military discharge papers.
- Certified death certificate when the benefit application requires it.
- Funeral and transportation receipts.
- Marriage or dependent documents when relevant.
- Existing cemetery or pre-need paperwork.
See our Veterans burial and memorial benefits guide for a broader checklist.
After the Obituary: Practical Family Next Steps
Social Security
SSA says funeral homes generally report deaths. If Costner or another funeral home did not report it, contact Social Security.
SSA: 800-772-1213
Survivor benefits
A spouse, divorced spouse, child or dependent parent may qualify for monthly Social Security survivor benefits depending on eligibility.
One-time death payment
SSA currently lists a possible $255 lump-sum death payment for an eligible surviving spouse or, in some cases, eligible children.
Simple paperwork checklist
- Ask each institution whether it requires a certified death certificate.
- Save the obituary and funeral-home memorial URL.
- Keep funeral invoices, cemetery documents and payment receipts.
- Confirm whether Social Security was notified.
- Check life insurance, pension, VA and employer benefits.
- Secure mail and important financial documents.
- Keep a short log of calls, names, dates and confirmation numbers.
Common Problems and Fast Fixes
Obituary not found
Try: surname only, nickname, maiden name, spouse, Gastonia, nearby town or a wider date range.
“Arrangements incomplete”
Try: reopen the individual notice later or call Costner before travelling.
Two service addresses
Try: separate the viewing, funeral, church, cemetery and reception addresses.
Flower link looks wrong
Try: return to the Costner-linked obituary or call the published flower-support number.
Need proof for a bank
Try: order a certified death certificate instead of printing the obituary.
Payment demand by phone
Try: end the call and independently dial Costner’s published 704-864-6787 number.
Official and Local Sources Used for This Guide
Costner Funeral Home Official contact information, obituary route, flower support, planning and funeral-home resources. Costner Funeral Home Obituary Feed Official obituary feed linked directly from Costner’s website. Costner Services Traditional funeral, burial, cremation, memorial and advance-planning information. Gaston County Register of Deeds — Birth & Death Certificates Local certified-copy cost, ordering methods and Gaston County record coverage. North Carolina Vital Records State certificate ordering, eligibility, records, processing routes and forms. Gaston County Public Library — Local History & Genealogy HeritageHub, NewsBank, Ancestry Library Edition, cemetery and historical newspaper research. City of Gastonia Cemeteries Municipal cemetery list, burial records, grave-space and cremains information. North Carolina Board of Funeral Service License verification, complaints, preneed help and funeral consumer resources. Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule Telephone price rights, General Price List, itemized choices and funeral-shopping protections. Social Security Administration Death reporting, survivor-benefit starting points and lump-sum death payment information.Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Use names, towns, funeral homes, newspapers, cemeteries and dates to locate the correct notice.
Understand when certified legal proof is needed instead of an obituary.
See the source hierarchy used for funeral homes, newspapers, records and cemetery information.
VA burial, cemetery, flag, marker and memorial benefit guidance.
Price lists, itemized services, cremation, caskets and consumer protection.
SSA, banks, insurers, mail, benefits, records and fraud-prevention steps.
Costner Funeral Home Obituary FAQs
Where can I find Costner Funeral Home recent obituaries?
Use the Costner Funeral Home obituary feed hosted on Artic Obits and linked directly from Costner’s official website. Open the individual notice rather than relying only on a search-engine preview.
How do I search a Costner obituary by name?
Start with the last name. Then add the first name, nickname, maiden name, Gastonia, nearby town, spouse, church, cemetery or approximate service date if needed.
What is Costner Funeral Home’s phone number?
Costner Funeral Home lists 704-864-6787. Call before travelling when the service is soon, the address is unclear or the obituary says arrangements are incomplete.
What is the Costner Funeral Home address?
Costner Funeral Home lists 2425 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052. The funeral, church, cemetery or reception may be held at another address, so check the individual obituary.
What does “arrangements are incomplete” mean?
It usually means the family and funeral home are still finalizing details. Recheck the individual notice later or call Costner before travelling, sending flowers or sharing a service time.
Can I send flowers through a Costner obituary?
Costner obituary pages may provide flower or memorial options. Follow the individual family instructions and use Costner’s published flower-support route if an order is unclear.
Can a Costner obituary be used as a death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public memorial notice. A bank, estate, insurer, pension office or government agency may require a certified death certificate from the proper government records office.
How much is a Gaston County death certificate?
Gaston County currently lists certified birth and death certificates at $10 each in the Register of Deeds office. Its online route adds a $3.50 third-party service fee. Check current eligibility and ID requirements before ordering.
How much is a North Carolina state death certificate?
NC Vital Records currently lists a $24 search fee that includes one copy if the record is found, plus $15 for each additional copy. Online or phone ordering can include a separate VitalChek processing fee.
How can I find an older Gastonia obituary?
Use Gaston County Public Library Local History and Genealogy resources. The library provides HeritageHub, NewsBank access including The Gaston Gazette and Charlotte Observer, Ancestry Library Edition and local cemetery and newspaper research guides.
How can I find a burial in a City of Gastonia cemetery?
The City says records for its municipal cemeteries are maintained at Hollywood Cemetery. Call 704-866-6769 for the Hollywood office or 704-866-6857 for the Cemetery Administrator.
How do I verify a North Carolina funeral home license?
Use the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service licensee lookup. The Board provides separate searches for funeral businesses and individual professionals.
Where do I file a funeral-home complaint in North Carolina?
Use the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service complaint process. The Board says complaints are not accepted verbally by telephone. Cemetery-business complaints are handled separately by the North Carolina Cemetery Commission.
Does Costner Funeral Home help veteran families?
Yes. Costner’s official veteran page says it assists with military honors, Presidential Memorial Certificates, veteran headstones or markers, required documentation and coordination with national or state veterans cemeteries.
What should I do if someone calls demanding urgent funeral payment?
Do not provide personal or financial information. End the call and contact Costner directly at its published 704-864-6787 number. The North Carolina Board of Funeral Service has specifically warned families about urgent-payment funeral scams.
Before You Travel, Pay or Share
- Find the individual Costner obituary, not just a search result.
- Confirm the person using age, relatives, town and dates.
- Recheck the service time and every address.
- Use only family-authorized flower, donation or livestream links.
- Use Gaston County or NC Vital Records for certified legal proof.
- Ask for funeral price information and an itemized statement before paying.
- Use official North Carolina licensing and complaint routes when needed.
- Keep private medical, financial and family information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Costner Funeral Home, Artic Obits, Gaston County, North Carolina Vital Records, the NC Board of Funeral Service, Social Security, the VA or the FTC.