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Lloyd James Funeral Home
1011 East First Street
Tyler, TX  75701-3308
USA

Phone No:
(903) 597-6611

Welcome to Lloyd James Funeral Home

Lloyd James Funeral Home is the oldest funeral home in Tyler. Originally it operated as part of the Swann’s Furniture Store, which opened in 1895. In 1920, Mr. Swann sold the funeral service to a long time associate A.K. Thorndike and it became known as the Nunnallee-Thonrdike Undertaking Company. The firm operated under that name until the early 1930’s when it became known as Thorndike Undertaking Company and moved to 110 E. Front Street.

Mr. James died in 1967. A.C. Smart, Johnnie Stewart and Leonard Rozell, all partners of Mr. James at the time of his death, acquired his interest in the funeral home and continued the legacy of service to families of East Texas. In 1984, the present location on First Street was remodeled.

At Lloyd James Funeral Home, we take pride in offering the best facilities in the area. From our chapel to our arrangement officers, all of our facilities have been designed with the utmost care and consideration for the families we serve.

The Lloyd James chapel, which seats over 350 people, is the largest chapel in East Texas. Designed to be beautiful as well as accessible, the chapel features a one-level layout with no steps or stairs, to ensure that all guest have easy and comfortable access to services. The chapel also incorporates a state-of-the-art sound system with and organ and piano, as well as video capabilities.

The parlor offers guest a place to host reception, gatherings, small funerals, or large visitations, with a personal, living room atmosphere, the parlor houses a fireplace, as well as comfortable sitting for families and guests.

In order to be the premier provider of funeral services in the Tyler area, Lloyd James Funeral Home also provides many other facilities for our guest. Among those are five staterooms and three arrangement offices. In addition to our guest facilities, we also the widest selection of cremation urns and products in the area, along with a full traditional selection room offering.

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