Smith’s Funeral Home is Burlington’s oldest and leading funeral home. The family-owned and operated business has provided personalized and valued service for more than a century. The Smith family purchased the business from Edward Williamson in 1938, and now has a dedicated staff of over 50 caring professionals.
Where We Began
Edward Williamson operated a cabinetmaking, carpentry and undertaking business as early as 1877. By 1900, his son Edgar W. Williamson ran the business, which served a community of about 1,300 people.
In 1938, Wilbert J. Smith purchased the business when it was located immediately south of the Coronation Hotel on Brant Street. Wilbert had served 10 years in his uncle’s funeral business in Chatham, and was assisted by his sister Jeanette, who was also a licensed funeral director.
Special thanks to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Sold Right Away for this Heritage Award video, filmed in 2020.