By MDA Staff Writer | November 13, 2026
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — Saying goodbye to someone you love means finding a way to honor everything that made that person special, their laughter, their faith, their stories and the place they held in a family.
A farewell cannot capture an entire lifetime. But it can bring people together to remember what mattered most.
At Century Funeral Home, 906 Desoto Avenue, helping families make those decisions is at the heart of the services the business describes on its website. Century offers funeral services, cremation options and memorial arrangements shaped around individual needs and wishes.
For many in Clarksdale, the Espy name is already familiar. The family’s connection to Century Funeral Home and the years Henry Espy and his son, Chuck Espy, spent in public office are part of the city’s story. Clarksdale’s official historical profile identifies Chuck Espy as an owner of Century Funeral Home and Burial Association.
That connection gives the business a local tie to Clarksdale’s civic history. Through public office and the family business, the Espys have served the same community in different ways.
Planning a farewell is deeply personal. A favorite hymn, a meaningful reading or a collection of family photographs can help tell the story of someone whose presence will be missed. The choices may differ, but the purpose is shared: creating time to remember a life and acknowledge its meaning.
Century’s website says its staff assists families throughout the planning process. The business also advertises service plans for different budgets, giving families a starting point for conversations about preferences, available arrangements and costs.
Those conversations do not have to begin after a loss. Century encourages advance planning, inviting individuals to discuss their wishes with its team. Talking ahead of time can give loved ones a clearer understanding of how a person wants to be remembered.
The funeral home also lists grief support resources on its website. Families should contact staff directly for current service details, pricing and information about available support.
Behind every arrangement is someone who was loved, whether a parent, a grandparent, a friend or a neighbor. For families considering how to say goodbye, Century Funeral Home offers a local place to begin that conversation.
Century Funeral Home
906 Desoto Avenue
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Phone: 662-624-5555
Website: centuryfunerals.com