About Us

After all, nothing happens just because....no institution could survive for over one hundred sixty five years without a policy supporting the things which thinking persons demand.

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 "From Left to Right: J. Ford Canale, Warren Canale, Sturla Canale, Bill Lifsey, Nick Canale
      Center: Mary McSpadden"

Established in 1843, we are the oldest continuous operating business in the city of Memphis. From our predecessors, Wenderoth & Holst, to present-day Canale Funeral Directors, we have been proudly serving the Memphis community for over 165 years.

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 J.T. Hinton & Sons   J.T. Hinton & Sons

 

Warren S. Canale, Owner & Licensed Funeral Director
Sturla Canale, Owner & Licensed Funeral Director
Bill Lifsey, Owner & Licensed Funeral Director
J. Ford Canale, Licensed Funeral Director & Licensed Insurance Producer
Nicklaus Canale, Licensed Funeral Director
Mary McSpadden, Office Manager
Matt Vinson, First Call Specialist
Terry W. Jackson, Pre-Need Agent
Preston Johnson, Fleet Manager
Adam Brasfield, Crematory Manager & Licensed Funeral Director
Amy Hitchcock, Licensed Embalmer & Funeral Director
Sue Ann Duffy, Licensed Cosmetologist

John Ford Canale Portrait