For more than 80 years, Peninsula Funeral Home has
been helping families deal with loss and grief with
dignity, caring and patience. As a family owned and
operated funeral home, we strive to provide a professional,
caring environment in which you can feel comfortable to
express your needs. Our experienced staff seeks to fulfill the
wishes of your family in every way possible.
Peninsula Funeral Home is proud to have been owned and
operated by the same Turbyfill family for three generations.
At a time when more and more funeral homes are managed
by impersonal, profit-oriented corporations, we continue
to provide high quality and affordable funeral services.
We offer:
- a broad familiarity with last rite customs particular to
many different religions;
- a complete range of funeral and cremation services;
- obituary, video, Internet and DVD remembrance
capabilities;
- grief support and guidance; and
- pre-need advanced planning services at no cost.
Our History
William G. Turbyfill, Sr. established Peninsula Funeral
Home in 1927. The business originally consisted of the
funeral home and a wooden casket company that were
located in separate facilities in downtown Newport News.
In 1938, Mr. Turbyfill's son, William, Jr., joined the
business. Together they built a reputation for caring service
and attention to detail.
Mr. Turbyfill, Sr. died in 1962. After taking over the business,
William, Jr. planned and oversaw the construction of a new
facility in mid-town Newport News, that was completed
in 1968. His foresight enabled him to expand his business
from serving 250 families per year to more than 500.
In 1975, his wife, Margaret, joined him as a Funeral Service
Provider in the business. They continued their community
service until William, Jr.'s death in 1981. Mrs. Turbyfill
managed the business until her death in 1998.
The Turbyfill's three children, Elizabeth, Margaret and
Robert, continue the family ownership and tradition of
caring service. Robert provides onsite business management
and direction, while Elizabeth and Margaret offer extensive
support and guidance.
