About Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

Count on 116 Years of Experience

In 1905, W. Graham Kerr began the family firm of Kerr Brothers with a horse-drawn hearse and rented carriages. Prior to that first business on North Broadway in Lexington, he and his twin brother, F. Skinner, has practiced as Kerr Brothers Undertakers in North Middleton, KY.

The brothers were backed by their father, William H. Kerr, a farmer and standard breed horse owner and trainer. He kept a stable that still stands at 171 Saunier Avenue in Lexington.

Eventually, the family firm included two more brothers, Clarence and Harvey, and their sister, Lucy Kerr Bush. The family has proudly offered funeral services ever since.

Continuing a Tradition of Care

While heavily involved in community affairs, including government, health-oriented activities, and the city's first horse-drawn ambulance, our company has continued to grow.

In 1935, the business moved to its current, historic home on East Main Street. It was expanded in 1954, and a chapel was added in 1967 to provide home-like comfort for bereaved families.

Now under the leadership of John Kerr Jr and John Kerr III, the firm has added a second funeral home on Harrodsburg Road. In 1997, Billy J. Shell - who was a Kerr Brothers licensee for 15 years - became a partner in the firm.

We're Always Available to Help You

Our company draws on decades of experience and keeps up with the area's constantly changing population and funerary customs to offer a range of services.

• Traditional funerals
• Visitations
• Graveside services
• Cremations
• Celebrations of Life
• Distant place of death and transfers
• Preneed plans

Call on us at any time for knowledgeable service that continues a fine heritage in the community. We'll respond within hours and can offer immediate estimates over the phone.

You'll find our incredible staff is like no other!