Who we are

Denver and Bonnie Bailey established The Bailey Funeral Home in 1968 in Elkhorn City, Kentucky. Almost sixty years later, Denver and Bonnie are still the sole owners and operators and continue to carry on the legacy of personal service.

The Bailey Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home offering our families at-need services, pre-need services, and cremations. We strive to maintain a tradition of compassionate care and attention to detail. We understand that the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming whether it is your first encounter with death or you have had several experiences with grief. We understand some people may need guidance during this stressful time in your life. We are here to walk beside you throughout this experience and offer guidance without imposing our beliefs and feelings on your family. From the moment you walk through our door, we work to make you feel supported and at home. Together, with our families, we work to serve you and honor the memory of your loved one according to his or her personality. Many families follow their own traditions when arranging services while others seek something different. We want you to feel comfortable in expressing your desires to us. Your comfort and well-being are our main concern.

We are trained professionals who believe that we have a responsibility to help ensure that your needs are met in hopes that the experience of your loss is made a little easier.

Denver and Bonnie learned at an early age to work hard and take care of the families that entrusted them with their loved ones. Denver and Bonnie believe when the earthly life of a loved one ends, there is nothing more rewarding than helping the family honor the life that was lived. This philosophy has served them well with over fifty years in the funeral business. Please feel free to come by to discuss any questions or needs that you may have or to just sit down and share a friendly cup of coffee.

  • Denver Bailey

    Funeral Director/Embalmer/Owner

    Denver Bailey, a 1961 graduate of Haysi High School in Haysi, VA, earned his Mortuary Science degree from Cincinnati College in 1968. He has been recognized for his skills, including the Delane L. Beaver Award in restorative art.

  • Bonnie Bailey

    Funeral Director/Embalmer/Owner

    Bonnie, attended Iaeger High School in West Virginia, earned her Bachelor of Science in secondary education from Pikeville College in 1973. She graduated as valedictorian from Mid-America Mortuary College of Funeral Science in 1984.

  • Cindy Sykes

    Office Manager/Funeral Director

  • Dr. Tiffany Slone

    Funeral Director/Embalmer

    Dr. Tiffany Slone is a distinguished professional with a diverse background in psychology and funeral services. A 1991 graduate of Elkhorn City High School in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, Dr. Slone went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1995 from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. She furthered her education by obtaining a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University.

    Dr. Slone is a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and has also earned licensure as a Funeral Director in [YEAR]. She is currently advancing her expertise by attending Mid-America College of Mortuary Science.

    Since 1998, Dr. Slone has been dedicated to providing therapeutic services in various settings, including community mental health, psychiatric inpatient, foster care, residential, and correctional facilities. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is the author of "We Write Our Story: Kimber and Colt's Trauma Therapy," a significant contribution to the field of trauma therapy.

    Additionally, Dr. Slone is the sole facilitator of Bailey's Bridges, a grief therapy group offered complimentary by Denver and Bonnie Bailey of the Bailey Funeral Home to the families they have served. Her commitment to helping others through both her therapeutic and funeral services work has made a profound impact on many lives.