Rey's Funeral Home: Anguilla's Longtime Family-Run Funeral Service
Four decades of compassionate care in the heart of The Valley
Why Go
Founded and still guided by the Rey family, this George Hill institution has quietly shaped how Anguillians say goodbye ΓÇö becoming the island's first to offer both drive-by viewings and on-island cremation.
The Experience
Rey's Funeral Home isn't a stop for visitors so much as a cornerstone of Anguillian community life. Tucked into the residential hills of George Hill just outside The Valley, the family-owned funeral home has served the island for more than forty years under the stewardship of owner Hugo E. Rey Sr. and his son Eldon. The atmosphere is unhurried and personal ΓÇö the kind of place where staff know most families by name and remember the small preferences that matter during a difficult week. In recent years the Reys have modernized without losing that intimacy, introducing a drive-by viewing option that lets mourners pay respects from their vehicles and, more notably, becoming the first funeral home to offer cremation services locally rather than sending loved ones off-island. For expatriates, second-home owners, or visitors dealing with an unexpected loss on Anguilla, Rey's remains the default first call.
What to Try
If you're arranging services, ask about the full-service package ΓÇö traditional funeral coordination, transportation, viewing (including the drive-by option), and cremation can all be handled in-house, sparing families the previous logistical burden of arranging off-island cremation. The team can also help coordinate with churches across the island and manage repatriation paperwork for non-resident families.
Insider Tip
Because Rey's is the island's longest-established funeral home, it books quickly during peak periods. If you're planning a service around a specific date, call as early as possible ΓÇö and ask Eldon directly about cremation timing, since scheduling for the on-island crematorium is separate from viewing arrangements.
The Practical Stuff
Location: George Hill, The Valley, Anguilla (P.O. Box 202). Phone: +1 (264) 497-2278. Services are by appointment; the office is best reached by phone during regular business hours. Family-owned and operated by Hugo E. Rey Sr. (owner) and Eldon Rey (manager).
Pair It With
- St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church — One of the most frequently used venues for funeral Masses on the island, a short drive from George Hill.
- The Valley — Anguilla's capital and administrative center, where you'll handle any death registration, certificate, or government paperwork associated with services.
- Blowing Point Ferry Terminal — The main arrival point for family members traveling in from St. Martin/St. Maarten for services.