Drum Funeral Home: 90+ Years Serving Conover & Catawba County

Drum Funeral Home-Conover has served Catawba County families for over 90 years. David Slyvanius Drum, known as "Van Drum," founded the funeral home in 1926.

The Conover location, in downtown, features a craftsman-style exterior and historic interior with antique furniture and two gathering areas. Its chapel seats 150, and the funeral home offers ample on-site parking.

Services include catered receptions, pre-planning, obituary assistance, and custom decor. The staff accommodates various service types, from traditional church services to intimate gatherings at home, on the grounds, or at a cemetery.

Drum Funeral Home-Conover is a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans. Staff members are knowledgeable about veteran benefits, and the funeral home works with local organizations to support military families. They host annual community events to honor veterans and assist in creating memorial services.

Stuart Terry, a Catawba County native, purchased the funeral home from the Drum family in 1986. The business celebrated 90 years of continuous operation in 2016, making it one of Catawba County's oldest funeral homes. Drum Funeral Home-Conover offers a 100% service guarantee through Dignity Memorial.