Services Offered

The funeral home offers a full range of funeral services typical of a rural Tennessee community operation: Traditional burial services with viewing/visitation, ceremony, and graveside committal. Families work directly with the funeral director to arrange embalming, casket selection, and cemetery coordination. Cremation services including direct cremation and cremation followed by a memorial service. Peebles partners with local cemeteries for cremation interment or urn scattering arrangements. Pre-planning and pre-need arrangements. This allows individuals to outline their wishes in advance, reducing the burden on family members and often locking in current pricing. Grief support resources. While not a counseling service, the staff maintains referrals to local support groups and ministries in the Somerville area.

History and Community Role

Peebles Funeral Home operates as a generational, locally-rooted business in Somerville, a city of roughly 8,000 residents about 35 miles northwest of Memphis. The funeral home has historically served not only Somerville but also nearby communities like Constellation, Humes Mill, and parts of Fayette County. In rural Tennessee, funeral homes often serve as informal community gathering points. The staff at Peebles typically knows families by name across multiple generations. This personal familiarity affects how services are conducted — rituals, religious preferences, and family dynamics are often understood without needing extensive explanation. The funeral home maintains relationships with local churches throughout the area. Many Somerville families choose traditional church services followed by burial at local cemeteries such as Somerville Memorial Gardens or Oak Grove Cemetery.

Location and Contact

Peebles Funeral Home 115 S. Main Street Somerville, TN 38068 Phone: (901) 465-3331 The facility sits on Main Street, the commercial heart of Somerville, making it accessible to families traveling from surrounding rural roads. Parking is available on-site for visitation and service days.

What to Expect

Families contacting Peebles typically begin with a general inquiry, either by phone or in person. The funeral director will discuss immediate needs, timeline, and budget. For traditional services, the process generally involves: - Initial arrangement conference (60 to 90 minutes) - Selection of casket or alternative container - Scheduling of visitation and service - Coordination with cemetery and clergy - Completion of death certificate and permits The entire process from first call to burial typically spans five to seven days, depending on religious requirements and family preferences. Pre-planning clients skip most of these decisions in advance.

Community Context

Somerville's population is predominantly rural, with agricultural roots still visible in the surrounding countryside. The funeral home's clientele reflects this — many families have multi-generational ties to the area, and burial plots often predate current ownership by decades. The funeral home participates in local community events when appropriate, though details are not extensively publicized. In communities this size, reputation spreads through word of mouth rather than advertising. For families considering arrangements, visiting during business hours allows direct conversation with the staff. Pre-planning is encouraged for anyone wanting to remove the decision-making burden from relatives. Pricing is discussed openly, and payment options including funeral insurance and pre-need trusts are available.