Top Rock, Christ Church BB15027, Barbados, West Indies
Telephone: 246 428 9332 • 246 420 3994 Fax: 246 428 5768
info@clydebjonesfuneralhome.com
Telephone: 246 428 9332 • 246 420 3994 Fax: 246 428 5768
info@clydebjonesfuneralhome.com
About us
Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home Co. Ltd.
Established on October 13, 1948
Brainchild of Executive Directors Clyde B. Jones,
BCH JP and Alma D. Jones
Why the funeral business?
The idea of pursuing the funeral business
came about as a result of the influences
of Mr. Clyde B. Jones' brother-in-law, the late
Kenneth "Puncheon" Parris, Former Inspector
of the Royal Barbados Police Force. Clyde
and his wife, Alma brought the suggestion
of the late Kenneth to realization in October
1948. This was at a time where getting a
foothold in the business environment
was not an easy task.
Earlier times
The husband and wife team still remember
their first funeral. It was that of the late
Ms. Susan Straughn of Oistins' Hill, Christ
Church which they contracted at the now
seemingly incredible cost of $60.00.
Like many in those days, Ms. Straughn’s
funeral, was expedited, from arrangement
to burial, within a 24 hour period due to the
absence of the sophisticated refrigeration
and preservation techniques available today.
These were the days where the newcomers
to the industry, popularly known as "briefcase
or suitcase" undertakers, had to depend on the
more established firms to provide satisfactory
service to the bereaved. We started out in this
category and were loyally aided by the late
Harold A. Tudor of Tudor's Funeral Home,
The Ivy, St. Michael. Mr. Tudor provided rental
of his motor hearse or the popular horse drawn
hearse ridden by the famous Bajan character,
"Bottleneck".
In the final six weeks of 1948,
the establishment conducted a total of 16
funerals, 15 at the Churchyard of Christ Church
Parish Church and the remainder at the
neighbouring Christ Church Cemetery.
Motto:
'Where Honour Dwells and Service Excels'
The founders had a precise direction for the
business in mind, that is, the implementation
of the highest quality of personalized funeral
service to the bereaved. In the late 1950s,
the establishment built its first hearse
and subsequently, in 1960 imported
its first Cadillac hearse.
With changing times the company has kept
a competitive edge by providing service
that is second to none, striving to computerize
the business, maintaining a fleet of vehicles
of the highest standard, an uniformed staff
and the adoption of burgundy as the company's
trademark colour in 1994. This was done in an
effort to move away from the traditional black
associated with the funeral industry but also
to represent protection and safeguarding
of the business.
Established on October 13, 1948
Brainchild of Executive Directors Clyde B. Jones,
BCH JP and Alma D. Jones
Why the funeral business?
The idea of pursuing the funeral business
came about as a result of the influences
of Mr. Clyde B. Jones' brother-in-law, the late
Kenneth "Puncheon" Parris, Former Inspector
of the Royal Barbados Police Force. Clyde
and his wife, Alma brought the suggestion
of the late Kenneth to realization in October
1948. This was at a time where getting a
foothold in the business environment
was not an easy task.
Earlier times
The husband and wife team still remember
their first funeral. It was that of the late
Ms. Susan Straughn of Oistins' Hill, Christ
Church which they contracted at the now
seemingly incredible cost of $60.00.
Like many in those days, Ms. Straughn’s
funeral, was expedited, from arrangement
to burial, within a 24 hour period due to the
absence of the sophisticated refrigeration
and preservation techniques available today.
These were the days where the newcomers
to the industry, popularly known as "briefcase
or suitcase" undertakers, had to depend on the
more established firms to provide satisfactory
service to the bereaved. We started out in this
category and were loyally aided by the late
Harold A. Tudor of Tudor's Funeral Home,
The Ivy, St. Michael. Mr. Tudor provided rental
of his motor hearse or the popular horse drawn
hearse ridden by the famous Bajan character,
"Bottleneck".
In the final six weeks of 1948,
the establishment conducted a total of 16
funerals, 15 at the Churchyard of Christ Church
Parish Church and the remainder at the
neighbouring Christ Church Cemetery.
Motto:
'Where Honour Dwells and Service Excels'
The founders had a precise direction for the
business in mind, that is, the implementation
of the highest quality of personalized funeral
service to the bereaved. In the late 1950s,
the establishment built its first hearse
and subsequently, in 1960 imported
its first Cadillac hearse.
With changing times the company has kept
a competitive edge by providing service
that is second to none, striving to computerize
the business, maintaining a fleet of vehicles
of the highest standard, an uniformed staff
and the adoption of burgundy as the company's
trademark colour in 1994. This was done in an
effort to move away from the traditional black
associated with the funeral industry but also
to represent protection and safeguarding
of the business.
Our Logo
Our company's logo captures the very
essence of the humble beginnings on which
our establishment was built on and the goal
we strive to realize as we come into contact with
each and everyone of our "families". Firstly we
invite you to give a cursory glance at our motto.
With ease one notes the CBJ which is
reminiscent of our founder Clyde B. Jones.
Its simple design allows the ease in transition
of each of the three letters remarking on the
simplicity and humility of the man behind our
company. Now we invite you to closely inspect
the shapes which the letters of his name form.
The C and B resemble a broken heart whilst the
J a lighted candle. It is true that death, at the
core of all the ten stages of grief, makes us feel
brokenhearted. In fulfilling all of your wishes
we hope to bring a source of light and hope at
this most difficult hour. Moreover, the everlasting light represented by the three beams also extends a promise to our clients that Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home Co. Ltd will always remain a place "Where honour dwells and service excels".
Sixty years of service excellence
As the years have passed by, some of the faces
of Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home Co. Ltd have
changed but the quality of service offered to our
devoted clients has remained the same. At one
time staff comprised of three generations of
funeral directors namely, the founders' four
children and grandchildren. Today, two children
remain, Kathy Jones and Kenneth Jones. They
have accepted the baton that has been passed
and continue to meet the exceptional standard
set by their parents. The Directors of our funeral home are ably assisted by a truly dedicated and professional team who has helped to support the business over the years. Kindly click here to access biographies.
With the approach of the company's 60th anniversary, it has overcome many challenges throughout the years and continues to be a shining example in the funeral industry. To see a full list of our services please click here.
Our company's logo captures the very
essence of the humble beginnings on which
our establishment was built on and the goal
we strive to realize as we come into contact with
each and everyone of our "families". Firstly we
invite you to give a cursory glance at our motto.
With ease one notes the CBJ which is
reminiscent of our founder Clyde B. Jones.
Its simple design allows the ease in transition
of each of the three letters remarking on the
simplicity and humility of the man behind our
company. Now we invite you to closely inspect
the shapes which the letters of his name form.
The C and B resemble a broken heart whilst the
J a lighted candle. It is true that death, at the
core of all the ten stages of grief, makes us feel
brokenhearted. In fulfilling all of your wishes
we hope to bring a source of light and hope at
this most difficult hour. Moreover, the everlasting light represented by the three beams also extends a promise to our clients that Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home Co. Ltd will always remain a place "Where honour dwells and service excels".
Sixty years of service excellence
As the years have passed by, some of the faces
of Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home Co. Ltd have
changed but the quality of service offered to our
devoted clients has remained the same. At one
time staff comprised of three generations of
funeral directors namely, the founders' four
children and grandchildren. Today, two children
remain, Kathy Jones and Kenneth Jones. They
have accepted the baton that has been passed
and continue to meet the exceptional standard
set by their parents. The Directors of our funeral home are ably assisted by a truly dedicated and professional team who has helped to support the business over the years. Kindly click here to access biographies.
With the approach of the company's 60th anniversary, it has overcome many challenges throughout the years and continues to be a shining example in the funeral industry. To see a full list of our services please click here.