About Us
A Legacy of Family-Focused Service
Since 1958, we’ve been the premier funeral home choice for the communities of Phenix City, Columbus, and surrounding areas. Families choose us for many reasons, but they know they can trust us and our professional care team to provide comfort and guidance during one of the most difficult times.
Providing Options and Resources
Vance Brooks offers traditional burial, cremation options, flowers, merchandise, and so much more. With over 60 years of experience, we have a reputation for listening to families and their needs to make their services personal and highly detailed. We also offer extensive veterans benefits and resources to every veteran family — we’re proud to be a part of Columbus and the Fort Moore community. It’s one of our greatest honors to ensure veteran families receive the benefits they deserve.
Dedicated Staff, Convenient Locations
Our dedicated staff takes the necessary time to get to know the families we meet so we can best serve them. We want you to have a meaningful service whether you’re planning for yourself or for a loved one. And, when convenience matters, our locations are easy to find and access.
Commitment to Our Community
Much has changed since we opened our doors all those years ago, but our commitment to our community remains the same — that’s why many of our staff are actively involved in community outreach and organizations. We’re your neighbors, your friends, and we’re a part of your community. You can count on us to support you through some of life’s most difficult moments.
Actively Involved for Over Six Decades
Our story starts with Mr. Lesley Vance, who began his career in funeral service in 1958 with Britton & Dobbs Funeral Home. In 1972, he acquired the funeral home and became the owner of Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City, AL.
Later, in 1984 he added a new location in Columbus, GA, on Hamilton Road. Near the close of 1990, Mr. Vance completed the construction of the new chapel in Phenix City on Highway 280 / 431, which is where it remains now.
In 2000, Lance Brooks joined his father-in-law in the family business. Two years later, Mr. Vance and Mr. Brooks relocated the Hamilton Road location and opened a new facility on Macon Road in Columbus, GA, convenient to Parkhill Cemetery and Fort Moore. The new facility was renamed Vance Brooks Funeral Home.
Upon Mr. Vance’s death in 2015, Mr. Brooks and his wife, Carmen Brooks, acquired the funeral homes. Mrs. Brooks plays a vital role in the day-to-day business functions of both businesses.
Under the leadership of owner, Lance Brooks, we’ve continued to carry on the tradition of a family-owned funeral home.
Our family has been an active part of the Phenix City and Columbus communities for over six decades. You can trust us to provide a service that will truly honor your loved one. We will do this with attention to every detail and compassion that makes you feel like family.
