Doughty Funeral Homes have been serving families on the Eastern Shore for over sixty five years. Today, we continue the tradition of compassion, personal attention and professional service. We are committed to creating a meaningful service that acknowledges and celebrates the life of a loved one. The well-being of families and friends experiencing a loss of life is our primary focus. With respect and dignity, our team of caring professionals works with families to understand their unique needs while helping to heal the wounds of loss.
Our passion and purpose with every family we serve is to acknowledge a life lived and bring healing to those who remain. We extend a warm welcome and invite you to learn more about our staff, services and locations.
- Glen Bolling and the Staff of Doughty Funeral Home
Founded on the Shore
The Exmore Funeral Home was founded by R.C. "Jack" Doughty, Jr. and his wife Jean Belle Nottingham Doughty and Charles C. Mapp, Jr. in 1954. Shortly after the death of Charles C. Mapp, Jr. in 1957, the name became Doughty Funeral Home.
In 1975 Guy J. Doughty, a second generation funeral director, joined his parents as a partner in the firm.
After the death of George L. Wilkins in 1983, the Wilkins Funeral Home in Cape Charles joined and became a part of Doughty Funeral Home. It continues to operate today as Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home. Due to health problems, Jack Doughty retired in 1993. After a long debilitating illness, Mr. Doughty died on February 13, 1999. Jean Belle Doughty, a licenced funeral director, continued to be active in the business until her death November 12, 2008.
Occohannock Crematory opened as the first crematory on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in 1995.
Occohannock Pet Crematory - A second crematory was added in 2000 to provide cremation service exclusively for pets. For many families the death of a pet is a very traumatic event. Our mission is simple- to provide kind, caring, and knowledgeable service to the residents of Accomack and Northampton counties.
In 2023, Glen Bolling purchased Doughty Funeral Home and is serving as President and General Manager.
Glen Bolling, President
