Staff

Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through this difficult time.

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Jeff Hamilton Funeral Director/Embalmer/Owner

Jeff began his career in the funeral business in 1994 here at this funeral home.  Since then he has worked different places in and out of the funeral service.  Jeff and his wife, Jessica now own "Breathitt Funeral Home". They, along with their sons Jaxon and Jadon are thankful for the opportunity to serve your family and our community. 

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Jessica Moore Hamilton Funeral Attendant/Owner

Jessica has always been a caring, sincere person that enjoys helping others in any way that she can. She wears many hats around the funeral home including; Owner, Funeral Attendant, Prayer Warrior and Maid.  

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Lowell Hamilton Funeral Attendant

Lowell is retired from the University of Ky after serving the community for 38 years. He will meet you with a smile and a handshake, offer his assistance with any of your needs and be here to increase your comfort. Lowell is glad to be back serving the fine people of Eastern Kentucky.

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Karen Ellis Office Manager

Karen has been with Breathitt Funeral Home since 1981. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about every aspect of what it takes to run an efficient, legal funeral home. Her expertise and skillset keep us running smoothly. She will help you in any way possible.  

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Matthew Hollins Funeral Director & Embalmer

October 20, 1962 -- December 2, 2022

             Always in our hearts.

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Eugene Turner Funeral Director

April 8, 1953 -- December 28, 2020

          Always in our hearts

Jeff Hamilton

Funeral Director/Embalmer/Owner
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Jeff began his career in the funeral business in 1994 here at this funeral home.  Since then he has worked different places in and out of the funeral service.  Jeff and his wife, Jessica now own "Breathitt Funeral Home". They, along with their sons Jaxon and Jadon are thankful for the opportunity to serve your family and our community. 

Jessica Moore Hamilton

Funeral Attendant/Owner
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Jessica has always been a caring, sincere person that enjoys helping others in any way that she can. She wears many hats around the funeral home including; Owner, Funeral Attendant, Prayer Warrior and Maid.  

Lowell Hamilton

Funeral Attendant
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Lowell is retired from the University of Ky after serving the community for 38 years. He will meet you with a smile and a handshake, offer his assistance with any of your needs and be here to increase your comfort. Lowell is glad to be back serving the fine people of Eastern Kentucky.

Karen Ellis

Office Manager
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Karen has been with Breathitt Funeral Home since 1981. She is very experienced and knowledgeable about every aspect of what it takes to run an efficient, legal funeral home. Her expertise and skillset keep us running smoothly. She will help you in any way possible.  

Matthew Hollins

Funeral Director & Embalmer
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October 20, 1962 -- December 2, 2022

             Always in our hearts.

Eugene Turner

Funeral Director
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April 8, 1953 -- December 28, 2020

          Always in our hearts