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Welcome

Welcome to Family Choice
Funerals & Cremations

At Family Choice, we believe that a funeral should not only honor your loved one, but truly reflect the life that has been lived.

When you plan a funeral or cremation with Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, whether you are from Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, or even Williamsburg or Suffolk, the services you select are entirely your family’s choice. We work together with you in a comfortable and warm atmosphere and we help you focus on the qualities that made your loved one unique and special. It’s our pleasure to provide you with a wide range of choices and help you select the tributes that honor those qualities.

The Family Choice planning conference is flexible, and simple. Call us, and allow us to help you create a meaningful and personal service.

Why Us

Ours is not just any funeral home; with our years of experience, and highly professional, friendly and compassionate staff, Family Choice Funerals & Cremations is the first choice for many area families each year.

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity, and innovation in honoring the life and spirit of each person we serve. Family Choice Funerals & Cremations offers a full selection of:

Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal.
Burial services and cremation options
Celebrant Services

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Recent Obituaries

The listings below represent the services entrusted to our care over the past (60) days. If the service you are
looking for is past (60) days, please click “Read More Obituaries” below.

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Carmen David Gotterup

Feb. 03, 1944 - Sep. 12, 2023

Carmen David Gotterup, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully...

Jaime Bascos Lopez

Jan. 01, 1970 - Sep. 16, 2023

Jaime Bascos Lopez April 2, 1955 – September 16, 2023 “A life well lived” Jaime Bascos...

Kawon Dorian Roberts

Nov. 14, 1989 - Sep. 02, 2023

Kawon Dorian Roberts, born on November 14, 1989, in Bronx, New York, passed away unexpectedly on...

John Albert Jordan

Oct. 04, 1954 - Aug. 11, 2023

John Albert Jordan (Johnny), 68, of Chesapeake died Friday, August 11th, 2023, following a brief...

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Ann Lochner

Dec. 03, 1969 - Aug. 02, 2023

Ann Marie Lochner, born on December 3, 1969, gracefully departed from this world on August 2, 2023,...

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Jason Michael Warner

Nov. 20, 1985 - Jul. 24, 2023

Jason Michael Warner, born on November 20, 1985, in Honolulu, left this world on July 24, 2023, in...

Linda Elphick Sanford

Jun. 06, 1936 - Aug. 05, 2023

Died: Sanford, Linda Elphick, Pittsford, NY: Born 6 June 1936, died 5 August 2023. Predeceased by...

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Robert “Bob” Leech

Aug. 30, 1932 - Aug. 03, 2023

Robert “Bob” Leech, 90, passed away on the morning of August 3, 2023, from congestive heart...

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Ronald Lamar Payne

May. 22, 1950 - Jul. 09, 2023

Ronald Lamar Payne, a dedicated painter, passed away on July 9th, 2023, in Norfolk, Virginia. He...

Hazel Okolovitch

Mar. 11, 1932 - Jul. 01, 2023

Hazel Okolovitch, a vibrant soul with a zest for life, bid us farewell on July 1, 2023. Born in the...

Ursula Rohrbach Dietzel

Jan. 16, 1941 - Jun. 21, 2023

Ursula Rohrbach Dietzel, 82, lovingly known as “Omi” passed away on Wednesday, June 21,...

Severina C. Pilapil

Jan. 08, 1927 - Jun. 26, 2023

Severina C. Pilapil, born on January 8, 1927, in Baras, Rizal, Philippines, passed away on June 26,...

James Herbert Anthony Jr.

Jan. 01, 1970 - Jun. 15, 2023

James Herbert Anthony Jr., the only child born to James and Izetta Anthony, was born in New York...

Spencer Christien Falls

Oct. 02, 2023 - Jun. 13, 2023

Spencer Christien Falls, born October 2, 2003, has passed away peacefully at the age of 19 on June...

Julito Mata Antolin

May. 18, 1946 - Jun. 14, 2023

Julito Mata Antolin, Master Chief Petty Officer, US Navy (Retired), passed away on June 14,...

Maurine L. Atwell

Jun. 15, 2023 - Jun. 02, 2023

Maurine L. Atwell, age 90, passed away on June 2, 2023, in Chesapeake, VA, where she lived with her...

Cynthia Martinez Altamirano

Feb. 20, 2023 - Jun. 07, 2023

Cynthia Martinez Altamirano, 40, passed away Wednesday, June 7th, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia...

Patricia Hungerford

Apr. 29, 1956 - Jun. 04, 2023

Patricia Anne Hungerford was born April 29th 1956 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. On June 4th, 2023,...

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Tommy Clifford Bohling

Feb. 04, 1954 - May. 21, 2023

Tommy Clifford Bohling, USN Retired, passed away on May 21, 2023, at the age of 69. He was born on...

Pamela Lee Sadler

Feb. 03, 1956 - May. 11, 2023

Pamela Lee Sadler, 67, passed away May 11, 2023. Pam was born on February 3, 1956, in Virginia to...

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What Families Are Saying

						I have recently experienced two deaths in my family and was consequently responsible for planning two funerals. The staff at Family Choice provided me... read moreI have recently experienced two deaths in my family and was consequently responsible for planning two funerals. The staff at Family Choice provided me with thoughtful, factual planning help without engaging in sales pitches aimed at capitalizing on my difficult situation. I was grateful for the candor and kindness. read less		
Michael M.

						I have recently experienced two deaths in my family and was consequently responsible for planning two funerals. The staff at Family Choice provided me... read moreI have recently experienced two deaths in my family and was consequently responsible for planning two funerals. The staff at Family Choice provided me with thoughtful, factual planning help without engaging in sales pitches aimed at capitalizing on my difficult situation. I was grateful for the candor and kindness. read less		
Mike M.

						Mike was wonderful - he walked my heartbroken family through an extremely difficult time. Taking care of the details while comforting and guiding us t... read moreMike was wonderful - he walked my heartbroken family through an extremely difficult time. Taking care of the details while comforting and guiding us through the process as though we were his family. Mike and Family Choice Funerals and Cremations exceeded our expectations taking care of every detail with concern and professionalism. read less		
Bridget M.

						Family Choice was recommended to me and I am so thankful.  Mike Strickland was so compassionate, patient, and excellent at explaining everything from ... read moreFamily Choice was recommended to me and I am so thankful.  Mike Strickland was so compassionate, patient, and excellent at explaining everything from start to finish. He shares options and puts the family first while respectfully taking care of your loved one.  He treats you like family and he becomes a friend.  I loved that he wanted to get to know my loved one.  He was so responsive and is always available when you need him.  It never felt like business with a stranger, it felt like a friend taking care of his friend.  Thank you Mike Strickland !!!! read less		
Vans68 C.

						On behalf of the entire family, I want to thank Family Choice for the caring and professional manner in which you handled the services and burial for ... read moreOn behalf of the entire family, I want to thank Family Choice for the caring and professional manner in which you handled the services and burial for our loved one. Specifically like to mention Mike Strickland , the funeral director.  He was outstanding beyond words! So helpful, caring , thoughtful and understanding to our need. I couldn’t have found a better person to take care of us. It was a very difficult situation for us and we are still struggling in dealing with his loss, but you did an exemplary job in working with us through this tough time. For that we are truly grateful and very appreciative of how much you did. If I can ever be on any help to you, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. Thank you so much. read less		
Lisa G.

						I can't say enough about how helpful and compassionate Mike Strickland has been during our time of grief.  He put in many hours helping us bring our s... read moreI can't say enough about how helpful and compassionate Mike Strickland has been during our time of grief.  He put in many hours helping us bring our sweet girl home after her life was taken in a senseless act of violence and making all of the arrangements.  He took us by the hand and walked us through the entire process.  I highly recommend Family Choice Funerals & Cremations!  I will never go anywhere else to make arrangements after losing a loved one. read less		
Cathy W.

						If you need to make any funeral arrangements at all, Family Choice Funerals and Cremations is the way to go.



We decided to go with this company for t... read moreIf you need to make any funeral arrangements at all, Family Choice Funerals and Cremations is the way to go.



We decided to go with this company for the services of my father, who passed recently. Mike went over all the options with us, we chose cremation, and private family viewing, and Military Burial services. He made the experience very smooth from making choices and planning, to the actual service itself.



Staff - very amazing people. Mike Strickland (Lead Funeral Director,) was very thorough, professional, and compassionate.  Amanda was also very helpful.  They always touched base with us throughout the whole process, and were quick with responses anytime we had questions. They even provided a cooler with water for guests at the funeral service because of this almost 100 degree weather. Talk about customer service!



Highly recommend! Thank you, Family Choice, for making our dad’s final farewell, a beautiful one. read less		
Kristine D.

						Mike Strickland was phenomenal!! He was very compassionate and professional. He was organized and efficient from start to finish. I dreaded this proce... read moreMike Strickland was phenomenal!! He was very compassionate and professional. He was organized and efficient from start to finish. I dreaded this process, much like most, but Mike was so helpful that the process was much less painful and intense than I thought it would be. He handled everything with our input and allowed us to grieve instead of plan and make a ton of decisions. The service was exactly what we envisioned and my father looked like himself for it which was unbelievable and a true testament to his skill and dedication. I cannot recommend Mike enough. read less		
Antoinette C.

						This was my 1st funeral to plan and it all went smoothly with Amanda's help		
Lynda J P

						We are really satisfied with the compassion and services of Mike Strickland. Genuine service!		
MYLENE C

						Mike and his staff were wonderful. I would recommend family services to everyone I know  and intend to		
Leanne F

						Mike Strickland was outstanding		
Cynthia C

						Excellent staff and good facility		
Lillian V

						They made a difficult situation easier		
Tammy E

						Sincere staff. Also director (Mike S) affordable service  most effective		
PERLA M

						Was very pleased with everything		
Denise G

						We were treated wonderfully by Amanda		
Bruce L H

						Mike was excellent		
William Y

						You are the best!		
Michele J

						Mike Strickland was professional  caring  honest  extremely helpful  superior communication skills!		
Louise F

						Excellent service & very kind		
Karen C M

						They were very kind and understood my needs		
Joan R

						Everything was handled in a well informed manner		
James D

						You guys did both my mom and dad and the service was exceptional		
Fred P J

								
Sandra L

						With an eye for quality in the service industry and having to deal with the most difficult situation imaginable  Family Choice and especially Michael ... read moreWith an eye for quality in the service industry and having to deal with the most difficult situation imaginable  Family Choice and especially Michael  made a horrible situation bearable. They were kind and accommodating to all of our many questions and dealt directly with the many agencies that needed to be dealt with.  read less		
Lewis S

						Mike Strickland runs this and he is the best at organizing everything!!  I had 3 deaths in my family and he helped me plan everything!!  I came from o... read moreMike Strickland runs this and he is the best at organizing everything!!  I had 3 deaths in my family and he helped me plan everything!!  I came from out of state and he actually let me do almost everything from Florida!!  He sent me everything electronically!   He made sure I did not forget anything!!  Mike is extremely loving and caring...it was like he was part of the family!   I gave him pictures and he created beautiful slideshows and put wonderful music to them!!!  He is the best in the area!!  He even let's you text his phone!!  Wow!!  Amazing job !   Even in COVID times his service was the best!!  Thanks to Mike my family is now at peace!!! read less		
D P.

						Everything was handled for me efficiently.		
Linda M

						excellent service, friendy  and kind staff		
Reba ' K

						Mike Strickland went out of his way to help us.  He was professional  kind  and thorough. The price of services was reasonable.		
Jennifer H

						I found Mike Strickland to be an honest and caring person. I found no airs in his personality and truly believe him to be a new friend. His sincerity ... read moreI found Mike Strickland to be an honest and caring person. I found no airs in his personality and truly believe him to be a new friend. His sincerity and honesty is genuine and I felt that I made a friend who cared about myself and my feelings. Mike went out of his way to make me feel at ease with my wife's death. He helped me as much as any family member or other friends of mine. He came through in my time of need. I underwent major surgery 4 days after my wife died and Mike stepped up! read less		
William D

						Your staff was super and very helpful		
Robert E T

						Excellent people/genuinely cares		
Nikki N A

						Excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Mike was very supportive and caring, which meant a lot to us. Mike has also been very patien... read moreExcellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Mike was very supportive and caring, which meant a lot to us. Mike has also been very patient with us. He did everything possible to keep us informed. I can’t thank him enough . read less		
belinda creekmore

						Excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Mike was very supportive and caring, which meant a lot to us. Mike has also been very patien... read moreExcellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Mike was very supportive and caring, which meant a lot to us. Mike has also been very patient with us. He did everything possible to keep us informed. I can’t thank him enough . read less		
belinda c.

						Mike Strickland and the team at Family Choice provided excellent and compassionate service for my family after the loss of my wife. Mike was very resp... read moreMike Strickland and the team at Family Choice provided excellent and compassionate service for my family after the loss of my wife. Mike was very responsive and kept us informed of everything as things progressed. Mike was very upfront about everything and didn't try to sell us any extra or gimmicky things/services. Even for some of my odd requests, Mike worked to make things happen. I would recommend Family Choice to anyone. read less		
Jeffrey Millan

						Mike Strickland and the team at Family Choice provided excellent and compassionate service for my family after the loss of my wife. Mike was very resp... read moreMike Strickland and the team at Family Choice provided excellent and compassionate service for my family after the loss of my wife. Mike was very responsive and kept us informed of everything as things progressed. Mike was very upfront about everything and didn't try to sell us any extra or gimmicky things/services. Even for some of my odd requests, Mike worked to make things happen. I would recommend Family Choice to anyone. read less		
Jeffrey M.

						My family has always used the same funeral home dating back to the 1960's. It was all I knew. It wasn't until a few weeks ago, I learned that there ar... read moreMy family has always used the same funeral home dating back to the 1960's. It was all I knew. It wasn't until a few weeks ago, I learned that there are other (more affordable) options out there. (Unfortunately, you just don't think about it when you're in the moment.) After meeting with Mike from Family Choice, I immediately knew, this is the  one. Mike showed sincere empathy towards my family from the very beginning which in turn, makes the stress of planning arrangements a lot less overwhelming. I can't thank him enough. read less		
Jessica Simmons

						Mike from Family Choice.... and actually the whole staff ....were exceptional throughout my father's death and memorial planning. Especially with all ... read moreMike from Family Choice.... and actually the whole staff ....were exceptional throughout my father's death and memorial planning. Especially with all the covid restrictions..... They were patience and compassionate with follow up,  planning an out of state military honors service,  and all the stuff I had no idea about in between.  I can't thank them enough.   They made it stress free,  no nonsense,  and easy.   Highly recommend. read less		
Monica L.

						Mike from Family Choice.... and actually the whole staff ....were exceptional throughout my father's death and memorial planning. Especially with all ... read moreMike from Family Choice.... and actually the whole staff ....were exceptional throughout my father's death and memorial planning. Especially with all the covid restrictions..... They were patience and compassionate with follow up,  planning an out of state military honors service,  and all the stuff I had no idea about in between.  I can't thank them enough.   They made it stress free,  no nonsense,  and easy.   Highly recommend. read less		
Monica Laurendeau

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Reach Us At:

Address
5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA US 23464

Phone
(757) 366-9260
Fax
(757)366-9262

Email
info@familychoicefunerals.com

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Starting at $87.89 per month*

*Subject to credit review and approval by Huntingdon Valley Bank. Your payment is subject to change based on the selections and services/merchandise you choose. Payments are estimated based on services selected and do not include third-party expenses or other additions.

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Cremation with Memorial

Starting at $195/month*

Basic services of funeral director and staff
Local transfer of deceased to funeral home
Necessary care for the deceased
Gathering of family and friends at funeral home
Reception facilities or equipment
Cremation container
Administrative auto
Cremation urn
Crematory fee and permit
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Traditional Funeral w/ Cremation

Starting at $325/month*

Basic services of funeral director and staff
Local transfer of deceased to funeral home
Embalming
Other preparation of deceased
Gathering of family and friends at funeral home
Reception facilities or equipment
Limousine transportation
Administrative auto
Casket
Cremation urn
Crematory fee and permit
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Traditional Burial

Starting at $395/month*

Basic services of funeral director and staff
Local transfer of deceased to funeral home
Embalming
Other preparation of deceased
Gathering of family and friends at funeral home
Reception facilities or equipment
Facilities or equipment and staff for funeral service
Graveside service
Hearse
Limousine transportation
Administrative auto
Casket
Outer burial container
Care Credit

*These selections are illustrative and are based on services that would total $5,525, $8,375, $11,225, respectively. Plan selection and payments may vary by location. Payments above are estimated based off of services listed. Some plans may include Care Credit for other services and merchandise or use on other unexpected expenses.*Subject to credit review and approval by Huntingdon Valley Bank. Your payment is subject to change based on the selections and services/merchandise you choose. Ask your funeral provider for more information.

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