R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory

Bennetts Creek Chapel in Suffolk, VA serves customers. We offer services in Funeral Homes & Directors. We specialize in Funeral Homes & Directors. We have been proudly serving the Suffolk, VA area since 1883. Founder, Charles H. Sturtevant, established what is now Sturtevant Funeral Home in 1883. The firm began as the partnership of Gaskins and Sturtevant and was located at 608 Middle Street in Portsmouth. Other partnerships were begun and dissolved until 1938 when E. Robie Sturtevant, Charles' son, became sole owner of Sturtevant Funeral Home then located at 915 Court Street. Mr. Robie, as he was affectionately known by all, operated the firm until his death in 1959. In March, 1969, the funeral home relocated to 5201 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, and William R. Gardner, grandson of Mr. Robie, is the President. Bill represents the fourth generation of the Sturtevant family.

Sturtevant Funeral Home Crematory has been serving families in Portsmouth and Suffolk, Virginia, for over 130 years. As an independent, family-owned business, they prioritize compassionate and professional services tailored to the specific needs of the community. Their facilities offer a comfortable environment suitable for various types of funerals and memorials, along with an on-site crematory to ensure loved ones are always cared for. The company also provides a reception venue with diverse food service options, underscoring their commitment to supporting families during difficult times. Generated from the website