Welcome to Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes
Thank you for visiting the Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes and Whispering Winds Cemetery website.
We welcome you and trust that you will learn more about our funeral homes and cemetery.
Since 1937, families from Lincoln, Southern Pike and Northern St. Charles counties have learned to expect compassionate, dignified and affordable service from Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes. Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes is committed to serve the needs of the communities with services designed to aid you and your loved ones in making thoughtful decisions about final arrangements.
Carter-Ricks continues to be independently owned and operated by Larry and Kayla Carter. We hope our Website will help you become more familiar with Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes and the services we provide.
Again, thank you for visiting. We appreciate any comments that will help us better serve you and your family. For Information about Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes services, please call us at 573-898-2181 or 636-668-8181 or email us at carterricks@att.net.
Larry & Kayla Carter
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