Our legacy
About Us
For nearly eight decades, families throughout West Virginia have trusted Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home during life’s most difficult moments. Since 1947, our mission has remained unchanged: to provide meaningful choices that reflect the unique values, beliefs, and wishes of every family we serve.
As a extension of that long-standing promise, we are proud to introduce Still Waters Aquamation—a gentle, eco-friendly alternative to traditional flame cremation.
Why We Chose Aquamation
At Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home, we have always believed that looking backward to honor a legacy shouldn’t mean looking backward in how we care for our environment. Traditional methods often require a choice between consuming heavy fossil fuels or using valuable land.
We chose Aquamation—a flameless, water-based process—because it provides our community with a profoundly peaceful alternative. By using the gentle power of water, we can return your loved one to nature with a process that uses 90% less energy than flame cremation and produces zero direct greenhouse gas emissions. It is a choice that honors a lifetime while protecting the world we leave behind.
Deeply Rooted & Locally Owned
We aren’t a distant corporate conglomerate. We are your neighbors. Since 1947, our local ownership has allowed us to put West Virginia families first. Because we live and work in the communities we serve, our commitment to your peace of mind is deeply personal.
A Commitment to Innovation
A great tradition is built on the willingness to evolve. Bringing Still Waters Aquamation to our families is part of our ongoing commitment to funeral innovation. We strive to stay at the forefront of our profession, ensuring you always have access to the most advanced, dignified, and sustainable care options available.
Trusted, Licensed Professionals
Your trust is our highest priority. The Still Waters team is comprised of the same dedicated, licensed funeral directors and care professionals who have upheld the Fred L. Jenkins standard of excellence for decades. From the moment your loved one enters our care to the moment we return their clean, white ashes to your hands, you can rest assured they are in the hands of trained, deeply compassionate experts.
