We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life, cultures and faiths. Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest funeral industry standards, and have exceptional integrity. We consistently earn phenomenally high customer satisfaction survey results.
Our licensed, professional staff is here for you. Please call 919-266-3646. We will even come to you to make arrangements in the comfort of your home.
Prompt, compassionate service is always just a phone call away, where and when you need it.
Founder of L. Harold Poole Funeral Service & Crematory 1946 - 1998
Graduate of Knightdale High School in 1965. He attended NC State University, but his true passion was in the funeral service industry. He graduated in 1968 from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in Cincinnati, OH. He came back to Wake County and worked for Lewis Funeral Home in Wendell, but his dream became reality on October 1, 1978 when he opened L. Harold Poole Funeral Service in his beloved Knightdale community.
Founder / Funeral Director
Barbara is the wife of the late L. Harold Poole. Together, they opened the funeral home on October 1, 1978. Barbara is a licensed Cosmetologist, Funeral Director, and Crematory Operator. In 2017, she received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce where she currently serves on the Board of Directors. Barbara also serves as District 3 Director of the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association.
Managing Partner / Funeral Service Licensee
Melissa joined the funeral home in 1996 and received her Funeral Service Degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2000. She is a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Crematory Operator, assuming the role of daily operations as Managing Partner in 2018. Melissa is a Past President of the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association and a member of the Knightdale Rotary Club. Melissa and her husband, James have three boys and make their home in Middlesex.
Crematory Manager
Ron joined the staff in 2001 and is a licensed Crematory Operator, managing the daily operations of our on-site crematory. He and his wife, Tricia live in Wilson. He has one daughter, a son-in-law and and one grandson. They are members of Winstead United Methodist Church in Wilson.
Administrative Assistant
Joyce joined the staff in 2014 and brings with her many years of experience in the administrative field. She is responsible for the daily operations of the business office. Joyce and her husband, Donald live in Clayton and have four children and six grandchildren.
Funeral Director / Preneed Coordinator
Duane is a licensed Funeral Director and began working for the funeral home in 2009 as the Preneed Coordinator. He and his wife Angie, along with their two daughters live in Wendell and attend Heritage Baptist Church in Zebulon.
Telephone: 1-919-602-1989
Part Time Secretary
Melia joined our staff in 2015 as a part time secretary. She works full time at the Town of Wendell. Melia lives in Wendell and has three children and two grandchildren.
Funeral Assistant
Lucille joined the staff in 1989. She and her husband, Don live in Knightdale and have two children and one grandson. They are members of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Knightdale.
Funeral Assistant
Stacy joined the funeral home in 1994. He and his wife, Lori live in Zebulon and have two daughters and one granddaughter.
Funeral Assistant
Tony joined the staff in 2014. He and his wife, Sandra live in Knightdale and have three children and seven grandchildren. They are members of Faith Baptist Church in Knightdale.
Funeral Assistant
Carol joined the staff in 2014. Carol lives in Zebulon and has one son and one granddaughter. She is a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Zebulon.
Funeral Assistant
Terry joined the staff in 2015. He is a volunteer fireman with Pilot Fire Department. Terry and his wife, Donna live in the Pilot community and have three children and four grandchildren. They are members of Pilot Baptist Church in Zebulon.
Funeral Assistant
Jim joined our staff in June of 2022. He and his wife, Dianne live in Knightdale and are members of Bethlehem Baptist Church. They have two children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Assistant
Lane is the son of Barbara Poole and grew up at the funeral home. He is a retired Sergeant with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. He and his wife, Jennifer are members of Faith Baptist Church in Knightdale and reside in the Pilot Community.
Funeral Assistant
Hailey is the granddaughter of Barbara Poole. She graduated from Meredith College in 2019 and works with Buttons and Bows Daycare in Raleigh. Hailey is a member of Faith Baptist Church in Knightdale.
1963-2016
Brian worked with the funeral home for over 25 years as a dedicated Funeral Director who took great pride in his chosen career. Brian passed away in February of 2016 and will be forever missed.
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