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. Now, four generations of the Byrum family have
continued to be involved with the funeral home operations.
The funeral home itself was built in 1918 out of cypress. 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.
We take pride in knowing that our funeral home
is just that…a home. For nearly 75
years, these communities have been welcomed into our home and treated as family.
Along with serving families, 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 as well as their granddaughter, Stevie Blair.
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.
Amie Dean Douglas
Funeral Director & Prearrangement Specialist
Amie grew up at Byrum Funeral Home where her father, Richard "Dickie" Douglas, was a funeral director for over forty years. She graduated from Lancaster High School in 1991, Lubbock Christian University in 1995, and Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1999. She began her apprenticeship here in 1999 and received her funeral director's license in 2000. She has spent her life serving others and helping them through the most difficult periods in their lives. Amie's forte is in the arrangement room planning the perfect service for their loved ones.
Kacy Bevier Lemmond
Office Manager
Kacy grew up in Rockwall, TX and graduated from Rockwall High School in 2001. She married Jeff Lemmond in 2005. They moved back to Lancaster in 2006. When Jeff came to the funeral home in 2010, Kacy was a full time stay at home mom and part time funeral director assistant. In 2015, Kacy joined our family full time as the office manager. She loves assisting families and making sure everything is handled perfectly. She and Jeff have three children: Madison, Taylor, and Jack Douglas as well as their granddaughter, Stevie Blair.