About Us
About Us
Our Story
Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory was founded through a shared calling to serve families with compassion, professionalism, and personal care during one of life’s most difficult times.
Tim and Dawn Pounders, together with Tim’s parents, Bro. E.G. and Betty Pounders, began construction of Lowndes Funeral Home in 1997. The funeral home officially opened its doors on August 1 of that year. In 2012, Tim and Dawn’s son, Caleb Pounders, joined the family business after completing mortuary school, continuing the family’s commitment to serving others.
From the beginning, the funeral home was thoughtfully designed to provide families with a comfortable, spacious, and easily accessible place to gather. The original 11,500-square-foot facility included a welcoming foyer, administrative offices, a conference room, a casket selection room, preparation facilities, a family coffee room, two spacious visitation parlors, a chapel with seating for approximately 200 guests, and abundant parking.
On January 1, 2007, Lowndes Funeral Home expanded its services by opening an on-site crematory—the first funeral home within approximately 60 miles of Columbus to provide cremation services at its own facility. Having Lowndes County’s only on-site crematory allows your loved one to remain in our care throughout the entire cremation process.
Our facilities have continued to grow alongside the needs of the families we serve. An expansion completed in 2012 added offices and a dedicated room for preplanning consultations and ministers. The cremation facility was expanded again in 2016, followed by the addition of a second cremation retort in 2021.
Today, Lowndes Funeral Home & Crematory remains family-owned and operated. We continually invest in our facilities, equipment, education, and professional skills so that every family receives attentive service and dependable guidance during a time of loss.
We consider it an honor to serve the families of Lowndes County, West Alabama, and the surrounding communities. We invite you to visit our facilities, meet our staff, and learn more about the personal care and services available to you and your family.
Rosewood Classic Coach The Grand O'Vale
The Story
With a passion and a dream to serve our families with a unique experience, Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory had this custom hearse built.
The Grand O'Vale was manufactured in 2020 by Rosewood Classic Coach in Morrilton, Arkansas and took approximately 6 months to build. It's exterior design is primarily influenced by the "Golden Age" and designer Prinzing with elements from the 1930's Rolls-Royce, Packard, Duesenberg, Ford and Cadillac vehicles. The interior woodworking has embedded silver leaf and is inspired by Chris Craft boats. It is built on a Chevrolet pickup truck frame and powered by a Chevrolet Corvette LS3 engine with 430 horsepower.
This vehicle gives families a unique experience during the celebration of a unique life.
Lowndes Funeral Home and Crematory also retains a traditional style hearse and families have the option of which hearse to use during their loved one's service.
