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History
For 250 years (1759-2009) Bucktrout of Williamsburg has brought dignity and compassionate care to bereaved families in the Williamsburg area. Founded in 1759 by colonial cabinetmaker Anthony Hay, and turned over to Benjamin Bucktrout in the late 1700’s. Horatio Bucktrout, son of Benjamin, was entrusted to care for the soldiers fatally wounded in the Civil War. In 1928, Horatio sold the business to Douglas M. Whitacre and in 1965 Clarence W. Page purchased Bucktrout Funeral Service, turning it over in 1984 to his son, Robert G. Page. In 1994 the Page family sold the business to the Loewen Group/Alderwoods Corporation. Then in May 19, 2007, the Manager, Greg Arnold, bought the funeral home making it once again locally owned and operated.
Having a familiar face and quality service brings a new tradition to an old heritage. Dedicated to personal attention, the professionals at Bucktrout know that the most important part of funeral planning is understanding and care. Whether it’s careful pre-planning or the urgency of an unexpected death, your empathetic friends at Bucktrout respond with the courtesy and compassion that has instilled confidence in the Williamsburg community for more than two centuries.
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