Choosing a Funeral Provider

Affordable Funeral Services in Metro Atlanta

Is there a difference in funeral homes and what they provide? Yes! Be informed so you can make the best decision for yourself or a family member. Southern Cremations & Funerals is a full-service funeral service provider with locations in Fairburn, Marietta and McDonough.

We operate 100% full-disclosure facilities, which means you are welcome to tour any of our locations. Some funeral homes use a central processing facility for all body preparation, so the body is transported several times during the process. At Southern Cremations & Funerals, our own staff will bring your loved one into our care, where they are treated with dignity and remain in our facilities.

What Services Do Funeral Homes Provide?

In general, a funeral provider offers many different services, ranging from caring for the deceased to planning and holding the funeral service. Some of the most common services offered by a caring funeral and cremation provider include the following:

Physical facilities for services
Assistance with writing obituaries
Care and transportation of floral arrangements

Advice for burial or cremation paperwork
Staff for funeral and burial services
Guidance through the planning process

You should feel comfortable at a funeral home during one of the most difficult times in your life. Funeral directors are trained to be of the utmost service to their clients, ensuring that the funeral process is as simple and low-pressure as possible.

What Should You Consider When Choosing a Funeral Provider?

Choosing a dignified funeral and cremation provider is made easier when you are informed. There are many different factors at play that can impact your final decision. In general, consider the following as you decide which funeral provider is right for you:

Arrangements: If you and your family have a specific type of funeral arrangement in mind, it’s important to find a caring funeral and cremation provider who can accommodate your requests. Some people prefer a traditional, full funeral while others would like a more intimate memorial service. Keep these considerations in mind when making your choice, as some funeral homes may not be able to meet all your needs.

Budget: Funerals can be expensive, but they don’t have to be. Knowing your budget ahead of time will help you narrow down your options for an affordable funeral and cremation provider if you’re concerned about costs. A funeral director should be able to tell you how much the services will cost so that you can make a wise financial decision for your family.

Facilities: When planning a funeral, expect to spend a good amount of time at the funeral home. The facilities should be clean and well-kept so that you and the funeral attendees can feel comfortable. Make a point to tour the facilities to ensure that the funeral home has everything necessary for all aspects of the funeral service.

Reputation: Make a careful assessment of the funeral homes available in your area. Ask friends, neighbors, co—workers and family members about the funeral providers that they know and trust.

Service: No matter how nice of a funeral home, the services provided by funeral directors can make or break your experience. Directors should be thoughtful and compassionate and they should be reasonably available when you might need help.

Transparency: No one wants a surprise when they are handling their loved one’s final affairs. Transparency in cost and services provided is essential in a good funeral service provider. A funeral provider that is not upfront about its costs should be avoided.

Cultural: Your family may have unique or defining cultural or religious needs for a funeral service. The funeral provider you choose should be sensitive, flexible and reasonably accommodating of those needs.

Southern Cremations & Funerals fulfills all of these considerations. We invite one and all who may be researching a funeral provider to stop by for a visit. We are happy to take potential clients on tours of our beautiful facilities and to outline the costs and services we provide.

What Makes Southern Cremations & Funerals Different?

Wondering why you should choose Southern Cremations & Funerals? Let us explain why we stand out.

Come see our beautiful funeral chapels in which to hold funeral services. Our locations in Fairburn, Marietta and McDonough have funeral chapels with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities and a drop-down screen to view videos. Some locations also feature an adjacent kitchen for serving refreshments or using a catering service. Our Columbarium Chapel in Marietta has stunning stained glass windows, a grand piano and an organ. Please discuss all the services and options available to you when meeting with one of our funeral directors.

Five affordable funeral packages provide a variety of options for those we serve. Our package pricing saves families up to 50% over other traditional funeral homes. In addition to being cost-effective, we also take care of procuring, completing, following up on, requesting changes (if needed), and picking up Death Certificates. Many funeral homes leave this responsibility to families, adding extra stress with state-related tasks during a difficult time.

Each individual is unique, and we want help you celebrate and honor your loved one as might best reflect their individual wishes, or the wishes of the family. We carefully listen to, inform and assist in planning funeral services accordingly. From an immediate burial with a graveside service, to an elaborate, fully traditional funeral with a separate viewing, we happily strive to accommodate the cultural and religious wishes of our community.

Contact Southern Cremations & Funerals for More Information

We hope that you’ll choose Southern Cremations & Funeral as the caring funeral and cremation provider for your loved one. If you have any questions regarding the services we provide, or our funeral packages we offer, please reach out. Come visit one of our beautiful locations, tour our grounds and let us show you why we are a trusted funeral provider serving the greater Atlanta area in Georgia.

FAIRBURN:
431 SW Broad Street
Fairburn, GA 30213
(770) 964-7833

MCDONOUGH:
640 McGarity Road
McDonough, GA 30252
(770) 629-0026

MARIETTA:
1861 Dallas Hwy
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 637-1486