4650 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231
Services
Nelsen provides detailed price lists for itemized services, burial merchandise, cremation merchandise, and package options. CareCredit financing is available for immediate credit decisions on funeral expenses.
The South Laburnum Avenue location opened in 1986 and expanded in 1990. The facility features an interfaith chapel, multiple staterooms including the Chickahominy Visitation Room, and a separate reception center next door with banquet hall for catered events. Reserved veteran parking is available on-site, along with a coffee lounge for guests.
Nelsen emphasizes transforming personal stories into custom memorial experiences, with professional caterers handling food service so families can focus on gathering.
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory operates from its Laburnum Avenue location, which opened in 1986 as the fourth location in the Nelsen network. A major expansion in 1990 added capacity to serve the growing neighborhood. The facility includes a dedicated reception center next door designed for catered gatherings and life celebration events.
The funeral home emphasizes personalized memorial tributes, with staff who work with families to translate individual personalities into custom services—whether that means live music performances for musicians or garden-themed displays for avid horticulturalists. Military funerals with honors are a specialty, supported by their Level Three partnership with We Honor Veterans.
As part of the Dignity Memorial network, Nelsen offers a 100% service guarantee and 24/7 availability with real person phone support. Electronic signature and remote arrangement options allow complete funeral planning without requiring an in-person visit to the funeral home.
My mother passed a little over 7 months ago and I finally feel strong enough to make this review. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory was wonderful. They were very supportive and compassionate throughout the whole process. I didn’t feel rushed and I didn’t feel pressured. I felt the ...
We couldn't have been more pleased with the service and courtesy we received from Nelsen Funeral Home. From our initial meeting with Matthew to do the pre-planning to Melissa at the front office who did so much for us (including scanning a million photos) to Bobby and Michael fo...
Incredible staff who took time out of their busiest conference weekend to answer all my questions! Robert West at the Richmond location provided ample resources and guidance. Knowledgable of all legalities, civilian and military service details and end of life burial/cremation ...
Stephanie and the entire staff at Nelsen's Funeral Home have shown us kindness, guidance and assurance that the services and memorials have been exactly as we have asked.
Bobby was very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. He was understanding of our specific situation and made recommendations based upon this. He answered all questions and was reassuring during the process.
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