Bustard's Funeral Home & Crematory

Has been in continuous operation in Casper, Wyoming, since 1937 by the Bustard family and is the active in all aspects of life in Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School. He worked for Owen Muck at the Muck Funeral Home where he started by mowing their lawns. Gradually Bill became involved in the business, and found his true vocation of caring for and helping others.

Bill was the last funeral director in the state of Wyoming who received his (embalmers) license without going to school. He was appointed County Coroner when Mr. Muck died suddenly. He also worked at the Conroy Funeral Home in Casper, Wyoming. In 1937 he built the funeral home, which now stands at 600 C Y Avenue. Bill and Charlotte's son, Thomas F. "Tom" Bustard joined the firm in 1962, after working with his father while growing up.

When his father accepted the position of Executive Secretary of National Selected Morticians (now Selected Independent Funeral Homes) in 1965 he took over the day-to-day running of the business. Tom also became County Coroner, and continued the caring traditions his father had started until his death in 1999. Tom's son, William Thomas "Bill" Bustard, joined the firm in 1986, working with his father, and in 1998 they built Bustard's Cremation Services.

Bill continued Bustard's tradition of excellence until his death April 3, 2007. Another third generation Bustard, Kathy Bustard Bowman and her husband, Tony, now own and operate the firm. Kathy and Tony's children, Aaron and Christina also work at the funeral home and plan to keep the business in the family. Christina is currently attending college in Utah to obtain her degree in mortuary science.

After 80 years, the practice of compassionate and personal attention that has always been the hallmark of Bustard's Funeral Home remains. We feel it is an honor when a family invites our family to help them in their time of need. We at Bustard's Funeral Home and Cremation Services, are proud of the tradition of caring and personal service which we have carried from generation to generation, a tradition we learned from our founder.

In this manner we hope to carry on into the future caring for your needs. The caring and experienced professionals at Bustard's are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family"s wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one.

And we"ll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time. You are welcome to call us at any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience. We also provide a wealth of information here on our web site so you can learn more from the privacy of your own home.