Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.
Ever since we opened our gates we have approached life (and death) differently. While some just see the end of a loved one’s life as a time for grief and mourning, we prefer to think of it as a time for reflection, appreciation and even celebration. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are not a burial ground. We are a close knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.
Learn the legacy.

In 1950 Willfred and Noma (Chowning) Byrum began providing funeral home services and assisting the families in the Lancaster area when they started the first 'Funeral Home' in the Lancaster, Texas area.
Initially, the Byrums were partners with the Rudolph Funeral home of Waxahachie. Upon the death of Romney Rudolph, the Byrums purchased his share of stock and changed the name to Byrum Funeral Home. Since that time, Byrum Funeral Home has continued to be family owned and operated. Currently, four generations of the Byrum family are involved with the funeral home operations.
The funeral home itself was built in 1918 out of cyprus. The original structure is a white two story, pillared colonial style home. In 1960 and 1965 additions were completed to increase the size of the staterooms and chapel.
Byrum Funeral Home is a charter member of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, a supporter of Lancaster Outreach, local schools, churches, clubs and businesses.
Who We Are
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.

Jack Jeffrey Lemmond
President & Funeral Director In Charge
Jeff graduated from Dallas Christian School in 1999 and from Texas A&M - Commerce in 2003. Jeff was a real estate agent in College Station while attending Blinn. He was a football & track coach at Dallas Christian and was later employed at AT&T. He joined the family business in August of 2010. Jeff graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Services in May of 2011. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Credit Union and Lancaster Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Kacy and they have three children; Madison, Taylor, and Jack Douglas.

Sandra Byrum Terry
Secretary-Treasurer
Sandra was born in 1938 in Red Oak, Texas and graduated from Lancaster High School in 1955. She attended Arlington State College and married Jack D. Terry. They have two children (Kathy Terry Lemmond & Mark Terry). In 1966 she began her career with Byrum Funeral Home. She continues to serve the community on a daily basis.

Don Norrell
Assistant to the Funeral Directors
Don graduated from Lancaster High School in 1958. He is married to Madeline and they have three daughters. Don retired as Lancaster Fire Chief and from the Dallas Morning News. He is a dedicated employee of Byrum Funeral Home.
Explore Our Location
See where we are located.
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Byrum Funeral Home Inc.
Byrum Funeral Home Inc.
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425 N. Dallas Avenue
- Lancaster, TX 75146
- Telephone: (972) 227-2121
- Fax: (972) 227-3552
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://ByrumFuneralHome.com
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425 N. Dallas Avenue