Miller-Boles Funeral Home

"Can we hold a viewing before cremation?" Absolutely.
You can have a viewing with cremation, and families choose this option all the time. You can also have a full funeral service before cremation if that feels right for your family.
A viewing lets family and friends gather, see your loved one one last time, and share support together. You can hold a viewing alone or as part of a full service. We prepare your loved one with the same care we use for burial. Afterward, we complete the cremation. This gives you both the time together you need and the flexibility cremation offers.

"Can we place personal items in the casket?" Yes, and it can be a beautiful way to add meaning.

Families often place letters, photos, rosaries, books, or hobby items that mattered most, and we’ve seen grandchildren’s notes tucked inside along with golf clubs carried by loved ones who never missed a round. These personal touches are welcome, and they often bring peace to the family. If you’re wondering about something specific, ask us and we’ll guide you.

Families come to us with different needs, and we help you plan a funeral that fits your budget, your beliefs, and your timing because every situation asks for something a little different. You might want a traditional service with familiar rituals, something special like his antique car parked out front, or you might need something simple that can come together quickly. We'll walk you through your choices so you can decide what feels right for your family.

Grief stays with us, and it changes over time. Move at your own pace and give yourself the space you need.

As America marks 250 years, we’re grateful for the traditions and memories that make the Fourth special.

We’re grateful for the families we serve and for the neighbors who make this community a good place to live, work, and come home to.

From all of us at Boles Funeral Home, we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day.

Sonja Black has been with Boles Funeral Home since 2016. In January of this year, she became our Advanced Planning Counselor, serving families by helping them navigate the preplanning process.

If you have questions about preplanning and would like to schedule an appointment with Sonja, please call our office at 910-692-6262.

The 2026 Stanley Cup paid a visit to the North Carolina State Legislative Building yesterday as part of the Carolina Hurricanes’ championship celebration tour. Jamie was honored to help celebrate the team’s exceptional achievement in this year’s victory win!

We would like to congratulate the children and grandchildren of our staff who graduated from high school or were promoted from preschool or elementary school in 2026! We are so very proud of each and every one of you, and we know that a great new adventure awaits! 👏🎉🎓
Featured (from top left): Sawyer Hayes Coates (daughter, Robert Chanonat), Waylon Nickle (grandson, Jamie Boles), Perry Chase Setzer (grandson, Lee Setzer), Staci Morgan (granddaughter, Jane Tindall), Griffin Radford (son, Kimberly Radford), Lincoln Escamilla (son, Heather Escamilla), Campbell Emily Smith (granddaughter, John Kinney), Wells Jacobson (son, Ryan Jacobson).