About Us
Since 2015, we have been honored to deliver healing experiences to the community
We invite you to discover what has made Cremation Services of East Alabama. Inc. the ultimate provider of cremation services in Alabama. Our funeral home is dedicated to providing affordable options to the people we serve. Having served families throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi; it has been prove we can save you 30 to 75% over a traditional funeral home. Arrangements can be made online, 100% safe, and there are no hidden fees.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Dignity
Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.
Guidance
Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.
Legacy
Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.
Families know they can count on us to provide them the comfort they need when they need it most
Tanner Faulkner
Apprentice Funeral Director, Apprentice Embalmer, Licensed Cremationist
Miguel Faulkner
Apprentice Funeral Director, Apprentice Embalmer, Licensed Cremationist
H. Dudley Miller, Jr., PhD.
President
Alabama Licensed Funeral Director #0648
Alabama Licensed Embalmer #00786
Alabama Licensed Cremationist #C0003
Alabama Pre-need Certificate of Authority #16021
Dudley is a native of Oxford, Al where was raised in a family owned traditional funeral home. He began his formal career in the fall of 1983 and graduated mortuary school in 1985. In addition to the Mortuary Science Degree, he has BS Degree in Religious Education, a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling and an earned PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling with Board Certification in Cognitive Therapy, Death and Grief Therapy, Crisis and Abuse Therapy, Temperament Therapy, Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as Child and Adolescent Therapy.
Valeri Clay Miller
Vice-President
Alabama Licensed Funeral Director # FD7014
Alabama Licensed Embalmer # EM2027
Alabama Licensed Cremationist # C0133
Valeri is a native of Oxford Alabama. She’s worked in our community hospitals for over 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She completed her Degree in Mortuary Science and divides her time between the hospital and the funeral home.
Rev. Christopher Clay
Licensed Funeral Director, Cremationist
Alabama Licensed Funeral Director #FD6918
Alabama Licensed Cremationist #C0218
Christopher Clay is a native of White Plains, graduating from White Plains High School class of 2000. He currently resides in Jacksonville with his wife Salina and daughter Cadence. Christopher has been working in the funeral service industry since April 2020, and graduated from Jefferson State Community College in 2023. He is also the pastor of United Fellowship Baptist Church in Alexandria, AL.
Autumn Boyd
Licensed Cremationist, Apprentice Funeral Director, Apprentice Embalmer, Licensed Preneed Sales Agent
Autumn lives Jacksonville, Alabama with her husband and two children. She graduated from Cleburne County High School class of 2017. Having been raised by grandparents who participated in the funeral service industry, Autumn found her passion in Funeral Service and is now a Licensed Cremationist (C0429), Apprentice Funeral Director (APFD0430), Apprentice Embalmer (APEM0270), and Licensed Preneed Sales Agent (A1253).
Sawyer Downs
Licensed Funeral Director
Alabama Licensed Funeral Director #FD6974
Sawyer Downs is a native of Ranburne Alabama, graduating from Ranburne High School class of 2022. He currently resides in Ranburne with his wife Kaleigh. Sawyer has been working in the funeral industry since 2023, and became licensed in February of 2025. Sawyer also serves as a Deputy Coroner for the Cleburne County Coroner's Office.
The perfect place to hold a meaningful and unique ceremony.
Where the memory of your loved one can be uniquely celebrated
One-Stop Arrangements
Personalized Services
24/7/365 Support Staff
Cremation Services of East Alabama. Inc. is honored as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
Join us
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Cremation Services of East Alabama. Inc. offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.
