About Us

Celebrating life
As a proud member of the Culpeper community, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.

Dignity
Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.

Guidance
Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.

Legacy
Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.
Our story
Found and Sons is proud to be a family-owned funeral home, built on generations of service, trust, and respect. Our mission is simple: to support families during their time of loss with compassion and professionalism.
300K+
Legacies Honored
35
Years in Business
5M+
Moments Remembered
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Found and Sons Funeral Chapels & Cremation Service facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
Our incredible staff
We’re not just a funeral provider—we’re your neighbors, dedicated to making every service personal and every family feel heard. With roots in tradition and a commitment to modern care, we’re honored to serve with integrity and warmth.
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Scott Owen Found
Owner / President
" I have always enjoyed helping anyone through a difficult time from an early age. Our funeral business has given me an opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people and help celebrate the life of a loved one. I have been honored to serve families in times of national tragedy (September 11th, Virginia Polytechnical Institute to Iraq and Afghanistan Wars) local tragedies and very personal losses...all of these experiences have made me the owner and director I am today and given me an acute sense of what is truly important in life: family."
Scott grew up in Nokesville where he graduated from Brentsville District High School and later from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Scott has owned and operated both our Culpeper and Fredericksburg locations for over 30 years and serves in many civic capacities in the local community. A member of Rotary, Scott served as president and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a level 3 Major Donor. Scott recieved the 2023 L.B. Henretty Memorial Outstanding Citizen Award, and Culpeper's 2023 Citizen of the Year Award. He retired in 2018 as the head lacrosse coach at Culpeper County High School for over 15 years; but still volunteers daily with the program; coaching young men from youth, high school, and Elite travel teams and has taken his team to District/Conference Champions in 2006, 2007, 2013 and 2014 with over a dozen of his players going on to participate in NCAA sports. He is a member of Culpeper Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and is an advocate for suicide prevention/addiction prevention.
He and his wife, Jennifer, also a licensed Funeral Director, enjoy time with their twin children, Chase Owen and Marley Samantha, who are happy and healthy.

Sam Found
Co-Founder and Owner
April 23rd, 1965 to October 29th, 2011
Sam was born in Bilborough, England, and raised in Nokesville, Virginia. He lived in Spotsylvania County. Sam graduated from Brentsville District High School and later was educated at Elon College in North Carolina. He graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1987 and was the co-founder of Found and Sons Funeral Chapels- Cremation Service and Affordable Funeral Services.
Sam was past president and board member of the Northern Virginia Funeral Directors Association, as well as past president and board member of the American Heart Association. He also received the Culpeper Colonels Award in 2001, which is Culpeper County’s highest citizen service award. His dedication to community service includes having served on many boards, including the Piedmont United Way, the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club and several others. Sam was a 32nd degree Mason and was a member of Fairfax Masonic Lodge #43 A.F. & A. M. and the Alexandria Scottish Rite. He has two daughters, Julie, who is a funeral director with Found and Sons of Fredericksburg, and Jill, who is a high school history teacher.
Sam died October 29th, 2011 at his parents’ house in Lake Anna surrounded by his loving family. His vision and leadership will be dearly missed.......

Julie Anne Found
General Manager
Julie Found grew up in Culpeper and Fauquier counties, graduating from Liberty High School. She later earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Virginia Commonwealth University and then graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Julie has been a licensed funeral director since 2015, mostly serving the Fredericksburg area. She is an active member of the Rappahannock Rotary Club, earning the designation of President-elect for the 2024-2025 year. Julie lives in Fredericksburg with her husband, Keith. They have two children, Oliver and Elliot.

Jennifer Found
Funeral Director
Jennifer grew up in Johnstown, PA where she attended Conemaugh Valley Jr/Sr. High School. After graduating from high school, she attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science graduating in 1997. She later received her BA from Old Dominion University. In 1998, she worked at Found and Sons for a short period before and later moved to Roanoke where she worked at Lotz Funeral Homes and LifeNet Health. She moved back to the Culpeper area in 2010 and married Scott Found in 2011. Her and Scott have twin children, Chase and Marley, which occupy a lot of their time. She is a member of Culpeper Baptist Church and the Culpeper Red Hat Divas. Jennifer has been on the Hospice of the Piedmont Gala Committee for 6 years, three of which she served as Chairman of the Committee. In her free time, she enjoys reading biographies and watching documentaries, shows, and movies.

Samantha Sjurseth-Tanner
Funeral Director
Samantha has been with Found and Sons Culpeper Chapel since 2015. She is a Culpeper native and is a 2010 graduate of Culpeper County High School. She obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant credentials and license in 2013 and later obtained her Associates Degree in General Studies in 2015, all from Germanna Community College. Samantha graduated from John Tyler Community College 2019 with an associates in Funeral Service. In her free time, she enjoys spending her time with her children, Peyton, Daxton, and Tatum.

Alex Gosper
Funeral Director - Manager
Alex was born in Fredericksburg and has been a lifelong resident of the area for 40 years. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. In 2015, he began his career in the funeral industry and went on to earn his degree in Mortuary Science from the Commonwealth Institute for Funeral Service in Houston, Texas, in 2017. He became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in February of 2020. Outside of work, Alex enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Dani, and their two pit bulls, Rosie and Ethel.

Amanda Flowers
Funeral Director
Amanda was born in Oklahoma but has been a resident of Fredericksburg for 21 years. Amanda attended Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA, where she received her Bachelors Degree in Chemistry in 2002. Amanda began employment with Found and Sons of Fredericksburg in 2022. She graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in January 2025 and became licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in February 2025. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Ryan, her 3 children, Chad, Charis, and Crew, and her 2 chihuahuas, Fenway and Klaus.

Donna Dyer
Accounting Coordinator
Donna joined us in 1997 and serves as the Accounting Coordinator for the Culpeper and Fredericksburg locations. She and her husband, Jimmy live in Madison, Virginia. They have two daughters, Maci and Meagan. While Maci is on her own, Meagan is a Sophmore at Virginia Tech and still keeps her parents on their toes! Donna is a Life Member of the Orange County Rescue Squad and is also a volunteer with the Rappahannock-Rapidan Medical Reserve Corp. She attends Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where she also serves as assistant to the Treasurer. She and her husband stay busy doing mission work in the community and abroad.

Teresa Rhodes
Office Manager
Teresa joined our Found and Sons staff in March of 1998 as the office manager in our Fredericksburg location. She takes great pride in assisting families that Found and Sons has the privilege of serving. Teresa is also an active member of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce and attends Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg.

Jeremy Grimes
Monument Counselor/Maintenance Manager
Jeremy joined our Found and Sons staff in 2016. He is a lifelong resident of the Fredericksburg area and currently lives in Spotsylvania County. Jeremy has been involved in the funeral industry since 1997 working as a funeral assistant, crematory operator, monument counselor, and maintenance manager. He is an avid mountain biker and enjoys agriculture as a hobby. The most important part of his life is his son, Mason.

Damian Smith
Crematory Manager / Monument Counselor
Damian has been in the funeral industry since 2010 and joined Found and Sons Culpeper Chapel in November 2014 as a funeral assistant. He also serves as the Monument Counselor helping families create lasting memorials for their loved ones. He is a native of Richmond and currently resides in Madison County with his wife, Trinity and son, Noah. Damian is currently our Crematory Manager. In his spare time he enjoys metal detecting and beekeeping.

Anthony Bishop
Funeral Assistant
Anthony is a lifelong resident of Fredericksburg, and has worked in the funeral industry since 2012. He joined the Found and Sons staff in 2016. He plans on attending school to become a Funeral Director. Anthony enjoys hanging out with his fiance, Cassandra, and their four children, Addison, Jackson, Ashlynn, and Henry.

Kim Hoek
Administrative Assistant
Kim grew up as a military dependent, and has lived all over the United States eventually settling in Virginia in 1981. She grew up in Dumfries and has also lived in Arlington, Stafford, Spotsylvania and for the past 10 years, Lake of the Woods in Locust Grove. Kim is a Licensed Practical Nurse, having worked in HealthCare for over 15 years. During Covid Kim decided to go back to school in search of a new career, eventually graduating Suma Cum Laude from Germanna Community College in December 2023. Kim then joined Found and Sons Funeral Chapels in April of 2024. Spending time with her family, spouse Richard and children Jason, Lexi, Leo, Kayleigh and Max and their sassy labra-goldendoodle, Ziggy brings her peace, joy and happiness.
A time to honor, comfort and heal
We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.

We’ll take care of every detail

Unique Funerals and Tributes

Compassionate customer care
“Found and son made everything so smoothly for me and I was able to have everything on time. Thanks for being so kind in my time of grieving.”
Author:— Patricia Lee rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Very professional and caring! Took care of everything with grace and dignity!”
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“I can’t say enough about how amazing Lori, Ray, and this entire staff were during such an emotional time in our families lives. From start to finish, they answered all questions and helped us in any way they could. Thank you so much!”
Author:— Chrissy Cercado rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Found and Sons lessened our burden of grief and preparation by their caring and competent service. Really, I couldn't ask for anything more than they did. The funeral director Ray is simply superb. I highly recommend them.”
Author:— Daniel Jones rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“The services were great they were sincere. And very professional yet understanding of my loss there were no pressure I liked the service's they provided”
Author:— Patrick Mcguire rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Great staff! Considering the circumstances they make you feel very comfortable and help you with everything. Very knowledgeable when it comes to life insurances. Just a very overall great experience with them. Would highly recommend.”
Author:— Tina Cooke-Burke rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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