We're so proud to be the chosen funeral home in Wellsburg and Follansbee, WV by many. This section of our funeral home website will introduce you to our funeral home team, our facilities, our story and much more. We look forward to years of continued funeral service in Wellsburg and surrounding areas.
Who We Are
When it comes time to make the decision regarding the funeral home you will trust to care for a loved one or to take care of your pre-planning arrangements, we offer the following information.
Our Staff
We've spent years bringing together exemplary funeral professionals to assist your family.
Take some time to read these heartfelt "thank you" messages written by the families we’ve served. You’ll quickly discover why more families trust us than any other area funeral home.
Eric has been a GOD SEND to me. He is a very compassionate. Without him I would have been lost!! I love him and am very grateful he was there for me.
THANK YOU ERIC
- Patricia Roscoe
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Eric was so kind and helpful at the death of my father. Our entire family is grateful that we chose Chambers. He never hesitated to offer suggestions, etc. that were invaluable to us. Thanks to the entire staff. If made a difficult time much easier.
The family of John Daines.
- Pam Cost
FabuFit
I am writing because I was very touched by care we received by Eric, Attilio and the entire staff of James Funeral Home. My Uncle Pete Berarducci,my Father's Brother recently passed away and we traveled longer than 2 hours to James Funeral Home. Upon our arrival we were met at the back door by Eric and his staff. They made every effort to assist my handicapped father into the funeral home and throughout the experience while preserving his dignity. Eric, Attilio and Staff met our needs and were very supportive. I can't enough about the lovely experience we had. Thank You So Very Much. Sincerely, Eileen (Berarducci) Hamilton
- Eileen Hamilton
YesSuits
I want to let everyone here in the Valley know what an asset it is to have Eric Fithyan and his staff at the James Funeral Home serve my family. They truly are so caring, kind, and truly care not just, for our loved ones who have passed, but they treat the family of the loved one with such love, kindness, and compassion which is truly a blessing to our valley. Eric and his staff went beyond our expectations for my husband's services. Let me say that they had big challenges from the get go, as we were moving my husband who was in Wyoming to here and then add in the fact he was a Major in the United States Marine Corp, that alone added so many challenges. When you first walk in the door you are not just a client to them. They become your family also and work tirelessly to make sure every step you take in the journey of planning your loved ones funeral goes so very smoothly at the worst time of your life. If there were bumps in the road in all of the process we went through we did not know that there were any, which we really needed at that time. Having dealt with other funeral homes and how other funeral homes treat you only as a client for money, we were shocked because with Eric and his staff it is not about the money at all. For them it is an honor to help us in our darkest hours and never question a decision the family makes! My sons and I will always be so grateful that we chose the James Funeral Home in our time of need. They made our grief less stressful and for that we can never thank them enough.
- Major Hackett Family
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Working with Eric has been not only a great personal experience but on the business end, I found him to be a very helpful in providing suggestions in my own business. He has what it takes to understand people and how to help them under the most stressful circumstances. I have seen Eric in many different situations and found him to very well liked by everyone he comes in contact with. He presents himself well in business situations and has what it it takes to be a business owner.
- Sally Anthony
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Eric is one of the most dedicated and compassionate people that I know. His focus has always been people, service, and a commitment to excellence.
- Scott Beinhauer - Beinhauer Family Services
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I had the great pleasure of working with Eric on our non-profit organization the Blackridge Civic Assoication. Eric served on our board as the Secretary and provided wonderful volunteer support on several initiatives including our Concert in the Park and Annual Strawberry Festival. Eric is dedicated and conscious community member and provides insight ideas and recommendations on how to make the community better! Eric would do a wonderful job at the Chambers and James Funeral Home because he has the experience, compassion and diligence required to make any celebration or endeavor successfull.
- Jennifer Flannery
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Eric has inspired me as a business person. He immediately made himself a valuable piece of our community but the greatest respect I have for him is that his service for others was beyond any expectations. I believe so many more great things will grow from his spirit, service, and dedication as he ventures into his own business and the great community that he calls home.